Type 26 Global Combat Ship Programme, UK
The Type 26 frigates, also known as the City-class frigates, are a series of new multirole warships being built for the UK Royal Navy.
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The Type 26 frigates, also known as the City-class frigates, are a series of new multirole warships being built for the UK Royal Navy.
Slated to enter service in the late 2020s, the Type 26 frigate addresses the pressing need for enhanced ASW capabilities, particularly in light of heightened tensions with Russia. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the design and its equipment fit.
The UK Royal Navy (RN) operates one of the world’s premier fleets with the ability to deploy high-end warships globally and retains key competencies in carrier aviation, amphibious and undersea warfare that few can boast. It also provides the UK’s nuclear deterrent submarines. Despite this potential, it needs to recover from a decade of neglect to sustain these capabilities.
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