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British MoD officially unveils latest Type 26 Frigate (Global Combat Ship) Design.
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The
latest design of the Royal Navy's next generation of warships has been
unveiled today by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Images show the basic
specification of the Type
26 Global Combat Ship, a significant milestone in the development
of this programme. The multi-mission warship, which is due to come into service after 2020, will be used by the Royal Navy in combat and counter piracy operations and to support humanitarian and disaster relief work around the world. Since 2010, the MoD has been working with BAE Systems to determine the ship's basic capabilities and baseline design. Now that has been endorsed, the programme can progress to the next part of the assessment phase, which will examine the detailed specifications of the vessel. |
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With
a basic displacement of around 5,400 tonnes, the Type 26 Global Combat
Ship will be around 148m in length (the equivalent of around 15 double
decker buses), and one of the most advanced vessels in the Royal Navy's
fleet. It is expected to feature: vertical missile silos capable of
housing a range of different weapons; a Medium Calibre gun; a hangar
to accommodate a Merlin or Wildcat Helicopter and a Flexible Mission
Space for Unmanned Air, surface and underwater Vehicles, or additional
boats; and the most advanced sensors available to the fleet. The Type 26 Global Combat Ship is one of several projects which will see UK shipbuilding provide world class equipment for the Navy. Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, said: "The Type 26 Global Combat Ship will be the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. It is designed to be adaptable and easily upgraded, reacting to threats as they change. |
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 Type 26 Frigate latest design (picture: BAE Systems) |
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"I am delighted the
programme has been endorsed by the investment approvals committee.
The build of these vessels will secure thousands of skilled jobs across
the UK, helping to sustain an industrial surface warship capability
in the UK after the construction of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft
carriers." |
