Ben Carpenter-Merritt

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Ben Carpenter-Merritt

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Sometimes it's more about the journey than the destination | Politics, defence, sovereign capability, #ukmfg | All views and all that

London Katılım Kasım 2011
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Babcock International
Babcock International@Babcockplc·
A closer look at the rollout of HMS Active at Rosyth. The second of the Type 31 frigates for the Royal Navy emerged from the Venturer Building – another major step forward for the programme. Watch the extended cut of the moment here.
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The Observer
The Observer@ObserverUK·
Inheritance tax-exempt bonds can fill defence investment gap Conflict in the Middle East is driving up prices, but Rachel Reeves has a way to raise money without raising tax or unsettling the bond market, writes Nicholas Lyons bit.ly/4lsCsCf
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UK Defence Journal
UK Defence Journal@UKDefJournal·
Here's a time lapse of the moment HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 Frigates being built by Babcock at their yard in Rosyth, was rolled out of the build hall.
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Babcock International
Babcock International@Babcockplc·
HMS Active under the lights. Emerging from our purpose-built assembly hall into the night, HMS Active rolled onto the hardstand at Rosyth to a striking light and music display – a visible symbol of progress across the Type 31 programme. ow.ly/wHZN50YlhTn
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Richard Hardy
Richard Hardy@UnionTyke·
HMS Active roll out Bringing prosperity and security for workers across Fife
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Babcock International
Babcock International@Babcockplc·
HMS Bulldog has officially entered build. The ceremonial Steel Cut for our fourth Type 31 frigate marks another major step forward for our programme, joining a production line that is gathering real speed. More to come from Rosyth later this evening. ow.ly/wwAx50YlbHg
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Babcock International
Babcock International@Babcockplc·
We recently welcomed @JohnSwinney, First Minister of Scotland, to our Rosyth site to see first hand how our critical defence programmes are bolstering Scotland’s economic resilience and national prosperity.
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Babcock International
Babcock International@Babcockplc·
Honoured to meet His Excellency, @AmbJapanUK to discuss our strong working relationship with our trusted partner, Toyota whose platforms we use for our General Logistics Vehicle.
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Navy Lookout
Navy Lookout@NavyLookout·
Latest in-depth article: Building the Royal Navy’s general purpose frigates: Type 31 programme update
 navylookout.com/building-the-r…
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UK Government Scotland
UK Government Scotland@UKGovScotland·
The future of the @RoyalNavy is being built right here in Scotland. Scottish Secretary @D_G_Alexander visited @Babcockplc in Rosyth – home to 10,000 Scottish jobs, £500m annual economic contribution, and five new frigates for the Royal Navy.
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UK Defence Journal
UK Defence Journal@UKDefJournal·
The vessel design being pitched for Lulea is described as a 124-metre frigate with a steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, with a displacement of around 4,650 tonnes. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-details-e…
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John Healey
John Healey@JohnHealey_MP·
Thank you for welcoming me to Copenhagen today @troelslundp. The UK and Denmark share a partnership spanning decades – from the Arctic to Afghanistan. As @NATO allies and @JEFnations partners, I know that partnership will only grow stronger 🇬🇧 🇩🇰
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First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff
First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff@GenGJenkinsRM·
The Type 31 frigates built by @Babcockplc show where the @RoyalNavy is heading: a hybrid navy, with capable crewed platforms at the core, integrating new technologies to deliver success through Atlantic bastion.
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JamesFennell MBE
JamesFennell MBE@FennellJW·
Three production lines now churning out A140/T31 hulls in Europe and Asia very rapidly to different configurations with Turkish or Dutch/British combat sytems and radars and a variety of weapons fits. navalnews.com/naval-news/202…
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JamesFennell MBE
JamesFennell MBE@FennellJW·
Everyone loves the A140. Babcock showing how they can deliver capability fast again with their programme of support for Indonesia.
Osprey514@giojaifojsiada

im gonna refer her as destroyer-equivalent frigate or destroyer. due to its size and armament comparable to some contemporary destroyers like Kolkata, Hobart,Type 45, & 052D or other destroyer equivalent frigates like De Zeven Provincien, Sachsen and Alvaro de Bazan.

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Babcock International
Babcock International@Babcockplc·
We were pleased to welcome members of the House of Commons Defence Committee to Devonport, as part of their inquiry into AUKUS. We highlighted our critical roles in the defence nuclear enterprise and in partnerships like AUKUS and Team Plymouth, which are vital for local growth.
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP@TanDhesi

As part of our @CommonsDefence inquiry into #AUKUS, we visited @Babcockplc facilities at #Plymouth #Devonport, home to the largest naval base in Europe. Their role in #submarine fleet sustainment, #nuclear and the wider #economy was clear to see - crucial for UK #defence.

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UK Defence Journal
UK Defence Journal@UKDefJournal·
We are proud to announce the launch of our annual Shipbuilding Champion Award. More details will follow, but the award will recognise a public figure or advocate whose efforts have strengthened the case for domestic construction and long-term industrial capability.
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