Type 31 frigate programme moves into Multi-ship build phase with keel laying no2
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, continues its successful delivery of the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, with the laying of the keel for HMS Active, the second of the five-ship Inspiration class programme.

Babcock signs strategic cooperation agreement with Saab
Babcock International Group (Babcock) and Saab signed a strategic cooperation agreement at DSEI on Tuesday 12 September 2023. The purpose of the Agreement is seeking to enable the delivery of enhanced capabilities to customers by leveraging the companies’ collective unique strengths through offering a broader range of products, services and integrated solutions.

Built to combat UAS threats
Founded in 1994, CTA-International is a 50/50 joint venture company between BAE Systems and NEXTER, a company of KNDS, based in Bourges, France, and is a great example of successful European defence cooperation. With an integrated workforce of 100 talented technicians, the company is dedicated to the development, qualification, production and in-service support of the 40-CTAS. This capability is now being optimised to combat drones, helping defence forces to overcome the threat.