Maritime Defence & Security News

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10 December 2025

Babcock Boosts Graduate and Apprentice Recruitment with Record Intake

Babcock has opened applications for its 2026 apprentice intake as the company unveils the recruitment of a record number of graduates and apprentices across its UK business.

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10 December 2025

HMS Formidable Keel Laid as Babcock Demonstrates World-Class Capability

Babcock International Group marked two major milestones on Tuesday at its Rosyth facility in Scotland. As another significant moment was delivered on the Type 31 programme, as well as announcing a new contract to support US Navy Submarines

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8 December 2025

UK Unveils New Undersea Warfare Technology to Counter Threat From Russia

The UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure secure from Russian undersea threats in the North Atlantic

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27 November 2025

Raising the Bar on Maritime Safety: Why Engineers Should Know About CHIRP

The Society of Maritime Industries is highlighting the vital role of CHIRP Maritime, the UK’s independent and confidential safety reporting programme, in strengthening safety culture across the sector.

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11 November 2025

BMT and Teledyne Marine Announce Memorandum of Understanding

BMT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Teledyne Marine Vehicles group to advance maritime autonomy

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5 November 2025

Navantia UK Brings in Local Firms to Support the Revitalisation of Harland & Wolff

Navantia UK is working with multiple Northern Irish SMEs on essential upgrades to Harland & Wolff (H&W) in Belfast as the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme kicks into full gear

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15 October 2025

Babcock Wins Net Zero Resource Efficiency Category at MOD Sanctuary Awards

Babcock has won the Net Zero Resource Efficiency category at this year’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards, which celebrate exceptional sustainability and conservation achievements

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15 October 2025

HMS Agamemnon Completes First Underwater Testing at BAE Site in Barrow

The UK's newest nuclear submarine has successfully submerged for the first time at BAE Systems in Barrow, Cumbria.

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17 September 2025

The Future of UK Maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability

From cutting edge technology to supporting the seafarers of tomorrow - the groundbreaking work of the MCA and how it contributes to the future of maritime and sustainability has been under the spotlight this week.

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15 September 2025

Golden Age of Nuclear Delivers UK-US Deal on Energy Security

UK-US sign new deal to get Britain building more nuclear and support billions in private investment into clean energy

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