The 5,700-tonne, 139-meter-long ship was carefully maneuvered out of the Rosyth build hall using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) as Babcock’s expert team prepares the ship for float off into the River Forth in the coming weeks.

This national shipbuilding program is making rapid progress and is now well into its multi-ship build phase with three ships in production. The program will see all five Type 31 frigates completed within 10 years from the point of initial contract award.

Based on Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 design, the Type 31 Inspiration Class will form a core part of the Royal Navy’s fleet with the baseline design already exported to Indonesia and Poland, bolstering the ability for allied nations to work together in support of global security.

Sir Nick Hine, Chief Executive of Babcock’s Marine Sector, said: “Right here in Scotland, we are building five complex warships in a single yard, in just a decade, true world-class performance. This is an incredibly proud moment for everyone in Babcock and the wider program partners. Not only does it reflect the hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills of our people, but this program and the other work that we do here in Rosyth contribute significantly to the prosperity of the local and national economy.”