Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

[Colin Parkinson]

Interesting update on UK/ RN frigate construction - 7 ships currently being built in Scotland.

Now seven Royal Navy frigates being built in Scotland

The recent steel-cutting ceremony for HMS Formidable, the third Type 31 frigate, is especially significant as the programme to build 13 frigates on Scotland is now over halfway.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

As previously mentioned the difference between a Type 26 and 31

The Type 26 Frigate – where even the plumbing is quiet

Acoustic performance, hiding sound, is a critical factor in anti-submarine operations. The Type 26 Frigate takes this to a new level.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

 

[Cloud Cover]

As previously mentioned the difference between a Type 26 and 31

The Type 26 Frigate – where even the plumbing is quiet

Acoustic performance, hiding sound, is a critical factor in anti-submarine operations. The Type 26 Frigate takes this to a new level.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

Plumbing? Fitted for but not with.