The useful question is what changes for users, developers or buyers, and whether the announcement stays industry context or becomes something people can actually use.

Babcock International and Dassault Systèmes announced a partnership at Farnborough International Airshow to advance digital engineering through a new programme. The collaboration will focus on integrating Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform to connect engineering teams, data, and processes across the entire product lifecycle. This includes shipbuilding, submarine support, nuclear, and aviation sectors, enabling streamlined management from design to disposal.

Michael Ward, Babcock’s Global Engineering Director, stated the initiative reinforces investment in advanced technologies to strengthen sovereign capabilities and enhance value from engineering expertise. He highlighted benefits for customers, supply chains, and SMEs, including improved delivery, efficiency, and innovation while maintaining long-term competitive advantages.

John Turnbull, Managing Director of EURONORTH at Dassault Systèmes, emphasized the platform’s role in addressing sector transformation amid rising complexity and sovereignty demands. He noted the 3DEXPERIENCE platform facilitates collaboration, streamlines processes across design, operations, maintenance, and training, and supports defence sector resilience.

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform will provide a central digital environment for Babcock, enabling the creation of digital twins. Engineers can simulate and validate systems collaboratively, reducing risk, shortening development cycles, and improving operational readiness across the business.