Defence shake-up under way as Albanese govt installs leaders with industry pedigree Crossbenchers warn of 'revolving door' stacking department. The Canberra Times · 16h ago
Poland is racing ahead with military spending – but will it help or damage its economic growth story? In the first article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at the country’s defence boom and its implications The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
Babcock supervisors sacked over 'vouchers scheme abuse' A number of supervisors at Babcock have been dismissed due to allegations that they have taken advantage of an incentive programme ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named Babcock was the top riser on the FTSE 100, with shares up 7.8%, while BAE Systems lifted by 3.25% and Qinetiq moved 4% higher. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Brexit and Covid beset Royal Navy contractor as profits plunge Babcock reports underlying operating profits down 19%, with frigate-building programme making a loss The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
‘The potential is huge’: Plymouth hopes defence money will have it sailing again Local leaders are optimistic investment and regeneration plans will help make ‘ocean city’ an appealing place to live The Guardian - UK · May 31
Cost of building Royal Navy Type 31 frigates rises by £140m, say Babcock IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
Babcock International Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) executives said the defense contractor delivered a strong underlying performance in fiscal 2026, but the update was overshadowed by a new GBP 140 million charge tied to its Type 31 frigate program. Speaking on a post-close trading update call, Group CEO David L MarketBeat · May 13
Defence firm Babcock faces £140m hit over Royal Navy warship design changes The company is set to deliver five frigates that are being built at its manufacturing site in Rosyth in Fife. The Independent UK · May 13
Babcock takes £140m hit from reworks to new Royal Navy warships The company is set to deliver five frigates that are being built at its manufacturing site in Rosyth in Fife. Evening Standard · May 13
Babcock Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Babcock (NYSE:BW) reported a sharply stronger first quarter of 2026, with management pointing to rising demand for power generation from utilities, industrial customers and AI data centers as a key driver of growth. Chairman and CEO Kenneth Young said on the company’s earnings call that the quarter MarketBeat · May 12
Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth. Evening Standard · Apr 29
FTSE 100 closes lower as Iran war sends price of oil rocketing The index closed down 98.31 points, 0.9%, at 10,305.29. Evening Standard · Mar 18
This Energy Stock Is Up 700%, But I Wouldn’t Touch It with a 10-Foot Pole Babcock & Wilcox (BW) has surged nearly 700% over the past year, hitting a new 5-year high of $10.97. BW has a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. Despite technical strength, earnings and revenue are projected to decline this year. Morningstar warns BW is 79% overvalued with weak financial health, suggesting caution... Barchart · Jan 29
MarketBeat · Jan 26 5 Alternative Energy Stocks Riding the AI Power Crunch AI-driven electricity demand is fueling a power crunch, pushing alternative energy stocks into one of the market’s strongest momentum themes.
Evening Standard · Jan 23 Babcock picks nuclear boss to lead business after chief announces retirement It said David Lockwood will step down as chief executive by the end of 2026, to be replaced by Harry Holt.
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025 Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Fife shipyard set to win £1bn Danish navy contract A Fife shipyard looks set to win a £1 billion contract to build four frigates for the Danish navy ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025 Edinburgh festival rejects call to end sponsorship deal over 'genocide profits' MORE than 500 artists, performers, and audience members have called for the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) to cut ties ...
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025 FTSE 100 edges up ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks Investors are focused on a speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, with hopes he will provide clues on Fed plans for interest rates.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025 FTSE 100 hits record high as investors shrug off trade war concerns Trader confidence that Trump will not act on tariff threat sends London Stock Exchange index to 8,979 points
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025 Defence failed to properly investigate bribery allegations against Australian navy contractor officials, audit finds Poor management of contracts worth more than $3.5bn has led to critical failures, including during a Vanuatu cyclone humanitarian operation, the ANAO says
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 It’s also a ‘new era’ for share prices in the defence sector Nato’s spending splurge has made Babcock hot – a sign fundamental change in dull income defence stocks is happening
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 Babcock shines but FTSE 100 gives up early gains The FTSE 100 index closed down 40.24 points, 0.5%, at 8,718.75.