UK shipbuilding partnership bidding for Royal Navy frigates

UK Government’s Secretary of State for Defence toured Babcock’s Appledore facility in North Devon

UK defence contractor Babcock has announced it will lead a bespoke team of industry partners in a bid for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) new £1.25 billion Type 31e general purpose light frigate programme, building on the success of its role within the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.

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