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What does Babcock build? — Babcock International
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What does Babcock build?

Babcock of London builds the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and keeps Britain’s nuclear submarines and naval bases running. With $4.0B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), it also trains fighter pilots and exports its Arrowhead 140 frigate design — chosen by Poland for its Miecznik frigates and by Indonesia.

At a glance

CompanyBabcock International
CountryUnited Kingdom
HeadquartersLondon
Arms revenue, 2023$4.0 billion (2023)

Flagship systems

Notable customers

Sources2 sources

SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting

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