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The UK became part of the multinational CAVS at DSEI 2025.
Land Expo and Air Show

The UK became part of the multinational CAVS at DSEI 2025.

The UK joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System initiative through a technical agreement with Norway but the country has not made any procurement decisions.

Babcock Takes Part in the Training of French Cadets
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

Babcock Takes Part in the Training of French Cadets

Babcock and DGA have signed a 17-year deal to assist in the training of pilots for the French Navy, Air Forces, and Space Forces with PC-7 MkX Pilatus trainers.

Babcock France Acquires L-39 Albatros for Pilot Training
Air

Babcock France Acquires L-39 Albatros for Pilot Training

Babcock France has acquired 11 L-39 "Albatros" aircraft from Apache Aviation for its international fighter pilot training academy.

HD HHI and Babcock to Develop Submarines for Export
Navy / Maritime

HD HHI and Babcock to Develop Submarines for Export

The Republic of Korea HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced its cooperation with the UK-based Babcock to develop submarines oriented for the export market.

UK Launched the Detailed Design Phase of SSN-AUKUS
Navy / Maritime

UK Launched the Detailed Design Phase of SSN-AUKUS

The British Defence Ministry, on October 1st, launched the detailed design phase by awarding three contracts to BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and Babcock.

Babcock and Saab team up for 100 m-long Corvette
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

Babcock and Saab team up for 100 m-long Corvette

A deal between two major manufacturers, Britain's Babcock and Sweden's Saab, was announced at the DSEI defence exhibition in London.

French Navy accepts first H160 Helicopter for SAR Missions
Navy / Maritime Air

French Navy accepts first H160 Helicopter for SAR Missions

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) will deploy Airbus’ next-generation medium twin-engine helicopter H-160 to carry out search and rescue (SAR) operations.

British Babcock to Design Poland’s New Frigates
Navy / Maritime

British Babcock to Design Poland’s New Frigates

Babcock International has been selected as the platform design provider for Poland’s MIECZNIK (Swordfish) new frigate programme.

German and British Shipyards Compete for Polish Frigates
Navy / Maritime

German and British Shipyards Compete for Polish Frigates

Poland announced 10th the shortlist for the Miecznik frigate programme: Babcock's Arrowhead-140PL and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems' MEKO-A300PL.

Scotland to build FIAC P50-U for Ukraine
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Scotland to build FIAC P50-U for Ukraine

British Shipyard Babcock will build at least one FIAC for Ukraine at their Rosyth facility as part of the UNCEP agreement.

UK offers two Type 23 as an Interim Solution to Greece
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

UK offers two Type 23 as an Interim Solution to Greece

United Kingdom will offer two Type 23 frigates, HMS Monmouth and HMS Montrose frigates, to the Hellenic Navy as an interim solution.