Navy’s new frigates hit by setback after being built in wrong order

Work on a fleet of new Royal Navy warships has suffered a setback after two of them were assembled incorrectly.

Analysts still back Babcock despite another costly Type 31 setback

After Babcock International (LSE:BAB) revealed a surprise £140 million charge on its Type 31 frigate programme, analysts said it overshadowed another year of strong operational progress, but was not ...
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The Royal Navy’s Newest Nightmare: It Built Its Frigates the Wrong Way

British shipbuilder Babcock acknowledged that it had assembled two Type 31 frigates “out of sequence,” necessitating extensive rework and delays.
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"Major step" forward for new Portsmouth-bound Type 31 ship HMS Formidable as shipbuilding progress continues

Specialist shipbuilders have completed a “major step” in producing a new modern frigate for the Royal Navy. Engineers at Babcock international have advanced the assembly of HMS Formidable, the third ...
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Royal Navy Type 31 program hit by £140M cost adjustment amid rework challenges

Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program has been hit by a £140 million cost adjustment, after contractor Babcock International identified higher-than-expected rework and productivity issues during ...