Capability insertion periods are undertaken around halfway through the ship’s initial service life, usually around 10-12 years. The first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, is expected to be ...

These Inspiration-class vessels are designed as versatile, general-purpose ships capable of surface warfare, air defense, and ...

Sophisticated new warships are due to be based in Portsmouth once they join the Royal Navy fleet. Five Type 31 frigates will ...

All five Inspiration-class ships are equipped with a 57mm main gun ... At the height of the program around 2,500 people will be involved in the Type 31 project across the UK; some 1,250 directly ...

These Type 31 variants are expected to be completed and ... to deliver these important activities in the development of the ships through the CIP. We are proud of the role we play alongside ...

Babcock International Group has been awarded a USD$84 million (£65 million), five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates being ...

Work has begun on a huge hall for the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 31 frigates – to build two ships side-by-side. Standing at 147 meters long, the hall at Rosyth includes 30-metre high ...

In response to a question from the BBC, the MoD said all five of the new Type 31 general purpose frigates will replace ships previously based at the Hampshire naval base. The new frigates are ...