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

The UK has joined a European defence export treaty alongside its NATO allies, making it easier for British defence businesses to benefit from closer cooperation on exports with European allies France, Germany and Spain.

Another significant moment on the Type 31 (T31) programme was delivered by Babcock yesterday at its Rosyth facility in Scotland, with the keel laid for HMS Formidable.

GKN Aerospace today announced a new strategic teaming agreement with autonomous platform provider Anduril Industries UK to explore future opportunities at GKN Aerospace’s Isle of Wight airframe production facility, accelerating the development of advanced uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) and rotorcraft technologies for UK defence programmes.

Today, HII and Babcock have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership for further support of Virginia-class submarine construction, to increase throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to deliver nuclear propulsion and engineering capabilities to Rolls-Royce Submarines, supporting the UK’s growing submarines programme.