UK Defence Journal

Babcock raises Type 31 Frigate cost estimate due to rework

As completion of the lead Type 31 Frigate progresses, rework requirements during outfitting have proven more complex than ...
Janes

Babcock takes additional charge against Type 31 frigate programme

Babcock has taken a further financial hit on the Royal Navy's (RN) Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate programme as a result of ...
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Flight deck complete in build of Type 31 frigate HMS Active

The build of the future HMS Active, second of five Type 31 general purpose frigates contracted for the UK Royal Navy, has achieved another assembly milestone with the lift into place of the final ...
MercoPress

Royal Navy’s first of five Type 31, --HMS Venturer--, in final phase of construction

After more than three years’ construction in a cavernous assembly hall in Rosyth, Fife, the 28-metre-tall doors were opened and HMS Venturer began to emerge. The ship is the first of five Type 31 ...
Shephard Media

UK Royal Navy Type 31 frigate enters capability insertion period with Babcock

The capability insertion phase will upgrade the navy’s Type 31 frigates with modern systems in addition to those specified during its design phase. Babcock has been awarded a £65 million (US$78 ...
Jane's Information Group

Type 31 first-of-class launch slipped to gain benefit of covered build

HMS Venturer seen under construction in Rosyth in July 2023. (Crown Copyright) Babcock will delay the launch of the UK Royal Navy's first Type 31 Inspiration-class ...
London South East

FY24 results update and Type 31 contract update

Babcock International Group PLC ("Babcock" or "the Group") provides an update on its year ended 31 March 2024 (FY24) and the Type 31 contract. FY24 - unaudited financial performance Based on draft ...