BAE Systems issues updated imagery of Leander Type 31e Frigate concept
Today BAE Systems published new images of their Type 31e frigate concept showing some additional detail and features as the design evolves.More
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shipbuilding publish report on the industry
Today the all-party group of MPs that comprise the APPG on shipbuilding publish their report examining the state of the industry in light of the National Shipbuilding Strategy adopted in September 2017.
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MoD recognises the £250M price cap for Royal Navy Type 31e Frigate is unworkable.
It has emerged that the MoD has accepted that it will have to provide additional funds to make the Type 31e a credible frigate that can defend itself in the face of modern threats. Here we take a brief look at the implications.More
In focus – the MEKO A-200 Type 31e frigate candidate
The Atlas Elektronik UK bid for the Type 31e frigate programme is based on the MEKO A-200 frigate. Although perhaps seen as the outsider of the 3 candidates, the A-200 design has several unique and innovative features that make it a very credible contender for the Royal Navy’s requirements. Without going into the unknowns of weapon and sensor fit, here we examine the pedigree and design of the A-200 platform.
The Type 31e frigate candidates compared
This is a basic comparison of the three Type 31e frigate candidates using publicly available information. The consortiums are currently in the Competitive Design Phase, refining these concepts before the winner is selected in late 2019.More
Three bids for the Royal Navy Type 31e frigate competition formally accepted by the MoD
Today the MoD announced it has agreed to fund three bids for Competitive Design Phase of the Type 31e Frigate competition.
Another Royal Navy supplier goes under – the closure of Appledore shipyard
Unable to follow up their success building OPVs for export, and with no other orders forthcoming, last week Babcock made the sad announcement that the Appledore shipyard will close in March 2019. Here we examine the background and potential impacts of this decision.
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Type 31e frigate competition restarted
As we predicted would be the case – yesterday the MoD made its first steps to restart the Type 31e competition after it was temporarily suspended on 24 July. More
Royal Navy Type 31e Frigate programme suspension – no cause for panic
The revelation on 24th July that the Type 31e frigate programme had been abruptly halted has given rise to intense and largely inaccurate speculation about why this has happened. Further investigation strongly suggests the hold up is purely a technicality in the bidding procedure, rather than anything more serious.More