Babcock secures bridging contract to support UK’s naval base and submarine fleet

Defense company Babcock has secured a six-month bridging agreement under the Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) contract with the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) to maintain continuity of support services for the naval base and nuclear submarine fleet.

Credit: Royal Navy

The contract bridging agreement follows the completion of the five-year FMSP support contract on 31 March 2026. The contract bridges to a new long-term agreement, which is in the latter stages of negotiation with the MOD.