Defence companies Babcock International Group and HII have partnered to support capability requirements for the AUKUS nuclear submarine program.
This partnership combines experience from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States and builds on the existing agreement between both companies to partner in the UK and USA on nuclear decommissioning, disposal and national security opportunities.
Babcock and HII will collaborate to develop models for nuclear-powered submarine capability, including infrastructure, sustainment and the necessary skills development to support the AUKUS endeavour. The parties will engage Australian industry to optimise specific solution sets and provide a true tri-lateral offering.
“Working with HII in Australia to support the critical capabilities required to deliver the AUKUS programme is the next important step in our relationship and significantly strengthens our Australasian business," said David Lockwood, Babcock CEO.
“By harnessing Babcock’s heritage and capabilities to accelerate the development of sovereign capability in Australia, alongside HII’s extensive experience and expertise as America’s largest shipbuilding company, Babcock is strategically positioned to support the Australian Government in the delivery of this critical program. National security has never been more important and now more than ever, what we do matters.”