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Babcock Awarded 10-Year Contract for HMS Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers Dockings

Babcock, the international defence, aerospace and security company has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide dry-dock maintenance for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth class (QEC) aircraft carriers.The new £30m contract follows a previous …

May 16, 2022 / Naval

Fincantieri to support Daewoo in the design of the new Korean Aircraft Carriers

During MADEX (International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition) 2021, one of the main naval exhibitions in the Asia Pacific area, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to support the Conceptual …

Jun 11, 2021 / Naval

Successful Sea Trial of UK’s Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, Powered by GE’s Propulsion Technology

The aircraft carrier can deploy 80-megawatt of power to its energy-efficient electric propulsion system.GE’s technology powers more than 90% of the UK Royal Navy large vessel fleet, including Queen Elizabeth Class Type 45 and Type 26 vessels.GE’s …

Jan 9, 2020 / Naval

HMS Prince of Wales Prepares To Embark On Maiden Voyage

HMS Prince of Wales, the UK’s newest aircraft carrier, is expected to embark on her maiden voyage in the coming days. Cammell Laird has played a key role in the construction of this magnificent vessel – one of the most powerful surface warships ever …

Sep 19, 2019 / Curious

Huntington Ingalls Industries Awarded $15.2 Billion Block Contract For Two Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers

For the first time in more than three decades, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division was awarded a multi-ship contract from the U.S. Navy to build two aircraft carriers. The company announced Thursday (Jan31) …

Feb 4, 2019 / Naval