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 by AFP Staff Writers London (AFP) April 13, 2021
British defence engineering company Babcock on Tuesday axed 1,000 jobs to save cash after announcing significant asset writedowns. The group will reduce its global workforce of 30,000 staff over the next 12 months, it said in a statement following a strategic review. Babcock is the second biggest defence equipment supplier to Britain's Ministry of Defence, after BAE Systems. The review identified impairments and charges totalling about 1.7 billion pounds ($2.3 billion, 2.0 billion euros). Babcock added that it will focus on its activities in Australia, Britain, Canada, France and South Africa. "Through self-help actions, we aim to return Babcock to strength," said chief executive David Lockwood.
China affirms strong Serbia ties on defence tour of east Europe Belgrade (AFP) March 26, 2021 China's defence minister visited Serbia on Friday to boost military cooperation as part of his tour of Beijing's eastern European allies amid a widening rift with Western powers. After Hungary, Defence Minister Wei Fenghe met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and other officials in Belgrade and watched military exercises. "We are convinced that this visit is a further confirmation of the 'steel' friendship and strategic partnership between Serbia and China, as well as a sign of its deepeni ... read more
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