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Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

The London-listed company reported higher profits and raised its financial outlook.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Royal Navy’s newest warship takes to water for first time in Scotland

HMS Venturer made its debut on the River Forth after four years of construction.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

UK defence spending is about to boom – can British firms step up?

Keir Starmer plans to build up UK military, but domestic companies could lose out if it is forced to turn to US weapons instead

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025

HMS Prince of Wales returns to Portsmouth Naval Base with fixed propeller shaft

Waving and cheering well-wishers who had lined the harbour walls welcomed the aircraft carrier home.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Babcock International revenue up on ‘increased operational tempo’ for defence contractors

Babcock maintains UK submarines and the Challenger tanks gifted to Ukraine

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023

Plymouth City Council plans £15.6m investment in Freeport

The council has announced two multi-million pound investments in the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport

Birmingham Post · Jul 4, 2023

Local success as top runners contest Babcock Helensburgh 10k race

The women’s race was by comparison much closer with local girl Sophie Canty prevailing over Kristina Greig of Bellahouston Harriers. Canty was cheered on by her friends as she came home in 38 minutes and 45 seconds, just eleven seconds ahead of Greig.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

Rosyth strikes could cause 'significant delays' to Royal Navy frigates, union warns

THE Royal Navy could see delivery of its Type 31 frigates significantly delayed, a union has warned, as workers at Rosyth yard are poised to down…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

Can Florida survive climate change? Here’s what the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference had to say

Some of the most pivotal climate-change questions — and potential solutions — focus on Florida.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

PwC fined £5.6m over ‘serious breaches’ in audits of defence firm Babcock

The accounting regulator has severely reprimanded two former partners at the firm

Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2023