15 Nov 2019 14:13
15 November 2019
Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock or the Company)Β
Babcock awarded contract to deliver UK's Type 31 naval frigate programme
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Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver its newest fleet of warships. The Type 31 general-purpose frigate programme will provide the UK with a fleet of five ships, at an average production cost of Β£250 million per ship.
The formal contract award follows the announcement earlier this year that Babcock's Team 31 had been selected as Preferred Bidder following a competitive process. Babcock's Arrowhead 140 is a capable, adaptable and technology-enabled global frigate with a proven design and build strategy.
The frigates will be assembled at Babcock's Rosyth facility, and involve supply chains throughout the UK, in line with the UK's shipbuilding strategy.
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For further information please contact:
Babcock International Group PLC | |
Simon McGough | Kate Hill |
Group Investor Relations | Group Director of Communications |
Tel: +44 (0)20 3823 5592 | Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 5312 |
FTI Consulting | |
Andrew Lorenz | |
Nick Hasell | |
Alex Le May | |
Tel: +44 (0)20 3727 1340 |
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