The Royal Navy's version of the Global Combat Ship is referred to as the Type 26 frigate. This will be equipped with the Type 997 Artisan 3D search radar and Sea Ceptor (CAMM) air-defence missiles launched via 48 vertical launching system (VLS) canisters.

Nov 8, 2024 · Here we provide a brief overview of progress on the Type 26 Frigate programme as of November 2024. Ship 1, HMS Glasgow has been flooded up in dry dock. Inclining experiments have been successfully completed.

Nov 28, 2022 · Now four decades on from when the highly successful Type 23 frigates were conceived, Type 26 still shares several common concepts with its predecessor. Both are primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare and this requirement dictates the key features of …

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Jun 19, 2024 · The Type 26 frigate, also known as the City-class frigate, represents the next generation of anti-submarine warfare vessels being developed for the Royal Navy, with variants planned for the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy.

The Royal Navy's Type 26 frigates, set for delivery in the coming decade, are already being dubbed the workhorses of the warship fleet. On 18 April, the bow of HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy's first Type 26, otherwise known as the 'City-class', …

Apr 12, 2024 · Here we summarise recent progress with the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate programme and the £300 million shipyard infrastructure investments being made by BAE Systems in Glasgow. HMS Glasgow is in dry dock at Scotstoun being insulated, painted and outfitted at present, being about 65% complete.

The Type 26 frigate is set to be the Royal Navy’s most advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) warship of her time, designed for critical protection of the Continuous At-Sea Deterrent (CASD) and Carrier Strike Group (CSG).

Aug 1, 2017 · The Type 26 frigate represents the future backbone of the Royal Navy and a massive leap forward in terms of flexibility of surface vessels enjoyed by the service. The City class will replace 8 of the 13 Type 23 frigates of the Royal Navy and export orders are being sought after by BAE.

Apr 10, 2024 · Following the assembly, Birmingham is set to commence its consolidation phase later this year or early in the next. The Type 26 frigate programme is continuing, with HMS Sheffield, HMS Newcastle, HMS Edinburgh, and HMS London all officially ordered.