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2026
Babcock launches Pelorus digital platform
Babcock International launched Pelorus, a digital platform intended to connect warship construction, operations and maintenance data. Babcock said it was already operating in selected company-managed maritime construction and support environments.
2021
KBR completes acquisition of Frazer-Nash Consultancy
KBR announced that it had completed its acquisition of Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited from Babcock International Group. KBR described the acquisition as part of its strategic effort to advance upmarket and provide digitally enabled solutions.
2021
CHC completes acquisition of Babcock offshore aviation business
CHC Helicopter completed its acquisition of Babcock International’s offshore oil-and-gas aviation business for £10 million. Competition clearances in Australia and the UK were still pending.
2020
Babcock appoints Will Erith as Marine sector CEO
Babcock International Group appointed Will Erith as CEO of its Marine sector, effective immediately. He succeeds Derek Jones, who will return to his role as Corporate Services Director, Marine.
2020
Babcock International announces David Lockwood as CEO successor
Babcock International announced David Lockwood's appointment as CEO, succeeding Archie Bethel. Lockwood was due to join the company and board as CEO designate on August 17 and become CEO on September 14.
2020
Babcock awards Type 31 supply-chain contracts
Babcock International’s Team 31 awarded supply-chain contracts for the Type 31 frigate programme, including contracts for engines, gearboxes, propellers, emissions-reduction equipment, intake and exhaust systems, and a chilled-water plant.
2020
Accenture acquires Context Information Security
Accenture acquired UK-based cyber defense consultancy Context Information Security from Babcock International Group. Babcock said it sold Context for £107 million, approximately $140 million.
2020
Babcock updates operating profit guidance
Babcock International Group updated its current-fiscal-year underlying operating profit expectation to around £540 million, from a prior range of £540 million to £560 million. It continued to project underlying revenue of around £4.9 billion.