Keel Laid in Rosyth for New British Warship

Keel laid in Rosyth for new British warship

Babcock has laid the keel for HMS Formidable at Rosyth, marking the next scheduled milestone in the Type 31 frigate programme, which will deliver five ships to the Royal Navy within 10 years of contract signing. The first modular section was lowered onto a commemorative coin in line with naval tradition, witnessed by Babcock staff, Royal Navy personnel and international guests. HMS Formidable’s keel has been laid at Rosyth, marking the next ste…

Keel laid for third Type 31 Frigate, HMS Formidable - Navy Lookout

At a ceremony held in Rosyth today, the keel was laid for the third ‘Inspiration-class’ frigate, HMS Formidable. With the manufacture of the middle ship of the five underway, there is now a steady drumbeat of production at the shipyard needed to meet the very tight delivery time scale. Today’s ceremony is a welcome reminder […] The post Keel laid for third Type 31 Frigate, HMS Formidable first appeared on Navy Lookout.

Babcock Lays Keel of the Third Type Frigate, HMS Formidable

On December 9, 2025, Babcock International Group announced the keel-laying ceremony of the third Type 31 frigate, the future HMS Formidable, in Rosyth facility in Scotland. Babcock press release We marked two major milestones on Tuesday at our Rosyth facility in Scotland. As another significant moment was delivered on the Type 31 (T31) programme with the keel laid for HMS Formidable, a new contract was announced with HII, the United States large…

Babcock lays keel of HMS Formidable in Rosyth as Type 31 frigate construction advances

A newly minted coin bearing the ship’s crest and the Babcock logo was placed beneath the keel by 17-year-old apprentice Joolz Hunter. The tradition is intended to bring good fortune and has been observed on Royal Navy ships for centuries. Work on Formidable began in October 2024, and the vessel is now starting to take shape as the first of 170 modules is positioned. Once complete, the frigate will carry out general duties worldwide under the Whi…