
Babcock boosts graduate and apprentice recruitment with record intake
Babcock has announced a record intake of early-career talent for 2025, recruiting 500 apprentices and 250 graduates across its UK operations.
Richard Noble and his teams have been setting World Land Speed records for over 40 years. For 4 years they have be researching ground breaking technology to challenge for the most dangerous record of all – the Water Speed Record. Key to success is stability and control of the 20,500Ib thrust Spey jet powered craft. A world first use of super-cavitating microfoils will be tested using a quarter scale fully autonomous test boat late this year/early next year.

Babcock has announced a record intake of early-career talent for 2025, recruiting 500 apprentices and 250 graduates across its UK operations.

As BAE Systems announces that applications for its 2026 apprenticeship intake are open, the company has reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across its UK operations. This figure, which includes approximately 5,100 apprentices and 1,700 graduates, underlines the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of British talent.

Rushmoor borough has been awarded the prestigious honour of hosting the 2026 National Armed Forces Day celebrations. The event was awarded to the borough, which includes Aldershot, the Home of the British Army and Farnborough, the birthplace of British aviation, following a highly competitive UK-wide bidding process.