Babcock has announced that it will establish an engineering facility in Ukraine offering maintenance, repair, and asset management for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The company will collaborate with Ukraine Defence Industries to ensure critical military assets are available when and where needed. The decision follows the launch of Babcock Ukraine in 2023, a move by the defense firm to support the country in its rebuilding efforts. Babcock CEO David Lockwood stressed the importance of faster turnaround times for repair and restoration of weapons and assets on the front line, emphasizing the efficient return of military equipment to Ukrainian armed forces. The date for the site’s launch has not yet been revealed.
Babcock is one of Ukraine’s most prominent collaborators in providing maintenance and logistics support amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Their joint efforts include sustainment and support of two Sandown-class anti-mine vessels for the Ukrainian Navy, as well as operational assistance to UK-donated armored vehicles like Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) units and Challenger tanks. In May, Babcock’s experience in sustaining military capabilities led to an in-service support deal with Canada’s Roshel, overseeing maintenance and logistics for Light Utility Vehicles replacing Roshel-made armored personnel carriers handed over to Ukraine.