Babcock agrees bridging contract for UK submarine support services

Babcock International Group has agreed a six-month bridging contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to maintain naval base and nuclear submarine fleet support services. This arrangement follows the conclusion of the five-year future maritime support programme contract on March 31.

Maintaining service continuity at His Majesty’s Naval Bases Clyde and Devonport, Babcock said the agreement bridges the gap while a new long-term contract is negotiated. These operations involve supporting the transition from Vanguard class nuclear deterrent submarines to the Dreadnought class.

Following the strategic defence review and the defence industrial strategy, the future long-term agreement is expected to align with national priorities, the Ministry of Defence said.