A chat about the Type 31 Frigate with Sir Nick Hine
We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.
Babcock Chief: ‘I want to sell 31 Type 31s by 2031’
As HMS Venturer rolled out of the build hall at Rosyth today, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive Sir Nick Hine made clear that this milestone isn’t the end of the journey. It is just the beginning of a much larger ambition.
First Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer rolls out at Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s first-in-class Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, has officially rolled out from the build hall at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
Raytheon delivers 250th RAM launcher to US Navy
Raytheon has delivered its 250th Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) MK49 launcher to the US Navy.
Step inside the Royal Navy’s Devonport base this summer
The Royal Navy and Babcock International are inviting the public for an extraordinary look behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most strategically important defence sites — HM Naval Base Devonport. Get your tickets here!
British Carrier Strike Group enters Red Sea
Just before noon today, the UK Carrier Strike Group entered the Red Sea, marking a milestone in the early phase of Operation Highmast — Britain’s largest naval deployment in recent years.
UK still evaluating strike drone options for carriers
The UK government has reiterated that decisions on strike-capable uncrewed aircraft for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers remain subject to the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
NATO Secretary General visits Norway’s high north
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to northern Norway to meet with senior Norwegian officials and observe demonstrations of Allied multidomain capabilities in the strategically important High North.
BMT and BAE partner for Anzac sustainment bid
BMT has entered into an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to compete for the sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates under the Commonwealth’s open tender process.
MoD plans £12m support deal for carrier weapons handling
The Ministry of Defence has signalled its intent to procure a long-term support contract for the highly mechanised weapons handling systems (HMWHS) fitted aboard the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
