Type 31 News

UK Plans Land Attack Capability for Future Frigates
Navy / Maritime

UK Plans Land Attack Capability for Future Frigates

The UK has announced its intention to equip its future frigates, Type 26 and Type 31, with long-range land attack capabilities to combat new threats.

U.K. MoD Announces Budget for Shipbuilding Programme
Navy / Maritime

U.K. MoD Announces Budget for Shipbuilding Programme

U.K. Ministry of Defence has announced it will allocate £9 billion to build 16 new warships in multiple shipyards.

Royal Navy Retires Type 23s due to Lack of Crew
Navy / Maritime

Royal Navy Retires Type 23s due to Lack of Crew

British "Daily Mail" reports that the Royal Navy is retiring two Type 23 frigates due to a lack of Crew to work on more modern frigates.

Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 VLS
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 VLS

Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigates will be equipped with the Mk41 VLS to deliver long-range offensive fires.

Steel Cutting Ceremony for Type 31 Frigate
Navy / Maritime

Steel Cutting Ceremony for Type 31 Frigate

Royal Navy is moving forward with next-generation frigate projects. In this line, steel cutting ceremony was held for the first Type 31 Class frigate.