Babcock International is a UK-based defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure services company providing engineering, support, and technology solutions.
| Type | Tier 1 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Public |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Headquarters | 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Employees | 10K+ |
| Revenue | $3.18B FY18 |
| Listed | BAB · LSE |
Babcock International is a major UK defence contractor operating across defence, aerospace, emergency services, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company provides services including naval support, air operations, engineering, and technology solutions to government and commercial clients globally.
The company operates through multiple divisions serving the UK Ministry of Defence, international governments, and commercial customers. Babcock is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is one of the UK's largest defence primes.
Babcock International was founded in 1891 and has grown through organic development and acquisitions to become a major UK defence and aerospace contractor. The company has expanded significantly since the 1990s, acquiring multiple businesses to strengthen its capabilities in naval support, air operations, and engineering services.