It was announced in 2023 that the frigates would integrate the Mk 41 VLS, despite the design being finalised and construction underway.

The first of the main engines of HMS Active, the second of the five Type 31 frigates being built for the UK Royal Navy, was lifted into place after several weeks of preparation work, representing ...

Babcock has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK ...

“This is an exciting time for the Royal Navy. The Type 31 represents the very best of British shipbuilding”, said Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Nick Hine (Pic @VAdmNickHine) The Royal Navy on ...

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It has been named preferred bidder for the £1.25bn contract for five Type 31 warships. The deal secures hundreds of jobs at Rosyth in Fife, where the ships will be assembled, with construction ...

Type 23 Duke-class vessels are soon to be replaced by more advanced Type 26 and 31 variants. The ships, commissioned between 1989 and 2002, are aging out and many of them are needing maintenance ...

The capability insertion phase will upgrade the navy's Type 31 frigates with modern systems in addition to those specified during its design phase. Babcock has been awarded a £65 million (US$78 ...

Babcock International Group has been awarded a USD$84 million (£65 million), five-ship contract to deliver the Capability ...