Victorious contract completed with successful missile firing

The successful completion of Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) firing of an unarmed Trident missile by HMS Victorious off the coast of Florida in May has marked the completion of Babcock’s Long Overhaul Period and Refuel (LOP(R)) contract which, exceptionally, encompassed extended support up to the DASO trials.

Traditionally the LOP(R) contract would end when the submarine leaves Devonport for sea trials (as was the case with HMS Vanguard) but, as Babcock also has responsibility for upkeep and in-service support, the HMS Victorious’s LOP(R) contract was extended to provide additional support running up to DASO missile firing.

Following Victorious’s departure from Devonport in July last year, Babcock provided on-going support to the post-LOP(R) trials at sea and alongside in Scotland.

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