Babcock

Babcock International Group PLC is a British-based aerospace, defence, and nuclear engineering services company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 1891 by George Herman Babcock as an offshoot of the American steam boiler manufacturer, Babcock & Wilcox Company, the company initially centered its operations in Glasgow, Scotland. Over its long history, Babcock has evolved significantly, transitioning from a manufacturing focus to a provider of critical, complex engineering services that support national defence, save lives, and protect communities. The company specializes in managing complex assets and infrastructure, with a primary focus on public bodies, particularly the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and Network Rail, although it also undertakes civil contracts.

Babcock operates across four main sectors: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation, serving armies, navies, and air forces. Its core activities include providing through-life technical and engineering support for customers' assets, delivering improvements in performance, availability, and cost-efficiency. This encompasses frontline support, equipment support, and specialist training. The company also designs and manufactures a range of specialist defence and civil equipment, from naval ships and weapons handling systems to liquid gas handling systems. Furthermore, Babcock delivers integrated, technology-enabled solutions in areas such as secure communications, electronic warfare, and air defence. The company has a significant international presence, with operations in focus countries including the UK, Australasia, Canada, France, and South Africa, and exports to additional markets. Babcock is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance and has a stated purpose to 'create a safe and secure world, together'.