The latest design for the Fleet’s frigates of tomorrow have been unveiled as the first contracts were placed for equipment to be fitted to them. Thirteen Type 26 Global Combat Ships will replace the existing baker’s dozen of Type 23 frigates which have served the RN with distinction since the early 1990s. This is the best idea yet of how the Royal Navy’s frigates of tomorrow will look. Computer artists have unveiled the latest impressive imagery – and a video – of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship which show the design of the new vessel dramatically taking shape after three and half years’ work. From 2020, these ships will take the place of the trusty Type 23s which have been the nation’s safeguard and protector against submarine attack – and much more – since the early 1990s. The images were unveiled at the Defence Security and Equipment International exhibition in London’s Docklands by BAE Systems, as it announced the first contracts had been placed for some of the key equipment aboard.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:17:09 +0000
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