UK warship builder warns it may run out of British work

UK warship builder warns it may run out of British work

Babcock has warned that there is currently no UK programme confirmed to follow the Type 31 frigate at its Rosyth facility, raising concerns about the long-term pipeline of work at one of Scotland’s most significant shipbuilding sites, the Scottish Affairs Committee heard on Wednesday. John Howie, Babcock’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, told the committee that the company was actively pursuing export programmes to fill the gap, but said it was…