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Babcock (LSE: BAB) absorbs Type 31 charge but keeps FY27 outlook intact
Babcock’s Type 31 charge hurts profits, but cash flow and buybacks keep the turnaround alive. The execution risk now moves to FY27.
Britain foils covert Russian sub operation disguised as Middle East distraction
UK exposes covert Russian GUGI submarine operation near British waters targeting North Atlantic cables. Three vessels tracked, forced to retreat. No infrastructure damage confirmed.
Babcock (LSE: BAB) secures six-month FMSP bridging agreement with UK MOD as long-term successor contract nears finalisation
Babcock International Group (BAB) agrees six-month FMSP bridge with the UK Ministry of Defence as a long-term naval submarine support contract nears finalisation. Read full analysis.
HMS Dragon weeks behind allied warships as France and Greece already in Cypriot waters
HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, is delayed in Portsmouth as the UK scrambles to defend RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile threats.
Leonardo AW149 contract ends sole-bidder procurement: Is £15bn in UK helicopter exports a realistic 10-year target?
UK awards Leonardo a £1bn AW149 helicopter contract, anchoring Yeovil as a global export hub. What the deal means for defence markets. Read the full analysis.
Why the Arctic just became NATO’s next frontline as Britain sails its biggest warships north
The UK is sending a carrier strike group to the Arctic as Russia expands its footprint and Greenland tensions rise. Find out why this matters now.
Ultra Maritime opens London facility to strengthen anti-submarine warfare solutions for allied navies
Ultra Maritime opens a new London hub to scale anti-submarine warfare innovation, boosting UK defense manufacturing and global naval readiness.
UK troops to lead NATO’s landmark exercise in Eastern Europe
In a show of strength and solidarity, the United Kingdom is spearheading NATO’s upcoming Exercise Steadfast Dart 25,…
Cohort’s SEA secures £135m contract for Royal Navy’s electronic warfare countermeasures
Cohort, the Independent Technology Group, has announced a significant milestone with its subsidiary, Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd…
Thales and UK Ministry of Defence ink £1.8bn deal to boost royal navy fleet availability
In a significant boost to the Royal Navy’s operational capabilities, the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales…