Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the
A submarine in the water.
- Contracts awarded to Babcock for in-service support expertise and weapon handling.
- Supporting 250 jobs across the
- Will support development of the new Dreadnought Class submarines.
Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the
The first, worth £66 million, has been awarded to Babcock to provide in-service submarine support expertise into the development of the
Supporting the Prime Minister's priority to grow the economy, the contract will sustain a total of 150 jobs, primarily in
In addition, Babcock has also been awarded a £55 million contract by
This programme will support the design, development, and manufacture of the four new Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarines - the largest submarines ever to be operated by the
Ensuring the future security of the
It is undeniable the pivotal role that British industry plays in the defence of our nation and our Allies, and I'm committed to supporting
The Dreadnought Class will be central to keeping our country safe and will further enhance our world-renowned submarine fleet. Babcock CEO
Contributing our extensive expertise on the complex support submarines require is a hugely important aspect to the design of this new platform. By participating early in the programme, we will help to maximise the
The new Dreadnought Class submarines will be over 150 metres long and will have a crew of 130 personnel. In a first for a
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