Naval Warfare
Deal done for UK’s future Type 31 frigates
With minimal fuss and an absence of fanfare, the UK MoD has awarded a contract to Babcock on 15 November for the build and delivery of five Type 31 frigates for the UK Royal Navy.
Babcock had been named as preferred bidder in the summer following a stop-start competition involving ...
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