Royal Navy frigate programme update
Here we summarise recent news and developments concerning the Royal Navy’s future frigate programmes. More
Shipbuilding
Passenger Transfer Boats for HMS Prince of Wales to be delivered this year
AEUK has sub-contracted the construction of three SEA-class Passenger Transfer Boats (PTB) that will equip HMS Prince of Wales to Diverse Marine, based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight and the vessels will be delivered to the RN later this year.
In focus: the new National Flagship for Britain – a Royal Navy vessel
On 30th May the Cabinet Office formally announced that a new National Flagship would be built. In this article, we can exclusively provide more depth and detail about the project.
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The competition to build the Fleet Solid Support Ships has been restarted
Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace has formally re-launched the competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Here we analyse the limited detail that is public and the implications for industry and afloat support for the Royal Navy.
The first Type 26 frigate hull – HMS Glasgow coming together
The stern block of the first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow was rolled out of the build hall on 29th April and joined with the forward block. When they are welded together the hull will be structurally complete.
Type 31 frigate passes whole ship critical design review
The Type 31 frigate design has reached an important milestone in ensuring it is ready before construction of the first ship can begin.
Considerations for the Type 83 destroyer – the Royal Navy’s future anti air warfare combatant
The Defence Command Paper announced the intention to begin the concept and assessment phase for the Type 45 destroyer replacements. These vessels will be delivered in the late 2030s and named the Type 83. In this speculative article, we consider the context and some of the design options for these vessels.
Taking shape – forward section of first Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow rolled out of build hall
On 16th April, the forward section of HMS Glasgow was brought out of the Ship Block Outfit Hall in Govan shipyard. This photo essay covers this event as the lead vessel of this global programme makes its first steps towards looking like a warship.More
Real hope for a bigger Royal Navy – the Type 32 frigate concept
As part of the Integrated Review announcements on 19th November, the Type 32 frigate concept emerged blinking into the light of public gaze for the first time. In this speculative article, we consider the possible design of this vessel and when it may enter service.