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Evening Standard
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Michael Hunter

Babcock International revenue up on ‘increased operational tempo’ for defence contractors

Babcock International reported rising revenue today from increased defence spending after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine lifted national security up the political agenda.

The FTSE 250 company maintains the UK’s fleet of nuclear submarines. It said today that its role in naval support in the UK and Australin was “growing”, with “an increased operational tempo”. It also supports the “military land assets” gifted by the UK to Ukraine, including Challenger 2 tanks.

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