Babcock International is a FTSE 100 defence, aerospace and security company with over 130 years of engineering excellence. Founded in 1891, the company has grown into a global organisation employing more than 26,000 people across the UK, Australasia, Canada, France, and South Africa. Babcock operates across four core sectors - Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation - delivering critical support and product solutions that enhance defence capabilities and national security infrastructure.
The company provides through-life technical and engineering support for customers' assets, delivering measurable improvements in performance, availability, and programme cost. From managing the UK Royal Navy's fleet to operating the Skynet military satellite communications system, Babcock's work directly supports national defence and security. The company combines deep technical expertise with end-to-end vision, creating integrated solutions that keep critical infrastructure operational and secure. Babcock's commitment to engineering excellence and innovation has established it as one of the UK's leading defence contractors, trusted by governments and key industry organisations worldwide.