Rosyth shipyard expected to win £1bn Danish navy contract
Summary
The Rosyth shipyard in Scotland is expected to win a contract to build four ships for the Danish navy, worth over £1 billion. These ships are based on the Type 31 design that is also being made for the UK's Royal Navy. Babcock, the company running the shipyard, is also competing for a Swedish navy contract and plans to expand operations if they secure these contracts.Key Facts
- Rosyth shipyard in Scotland is likely to win a deal to build four frigates for the Danish navy.
- The contract is valued at more than £1 billion.
- The shipyard is managed by Babcock, a large British defense company.
- The ships are a Type 31 model, also being built for the UK Royal Navy.
- Babcock is competing for another contract with the Swedish navy.
- The Type 31 ships are designed to be flexible and can take different weapons systems.
- Production aims for up to 31 Type 31 ships by 2031, involving licensing to other shipyards.
- Rosyth's workforce may increase from 2,500 to 4,000 if new contracts are won.
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