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<p>As one of our key suppliers, we hold regular discussions with Babcock covering
a wide range of programme and supply chain matters. We remain committed to working
closely with Babcock to safely deliver submarine support work, including planned maintenance
projects. The contract for HMS Vanguard's planned period of extended maintenance and
refuel work was awarded in 2015 and is funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The
MOD has an existing team in Devonport in support of submarine maintenance delivery;
this is part of a long-standing arrangement, which now includes increased performance
monitoring.</p>
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