RN Frigates: Type 26 City Class

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The aft section of second Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff was rolled out of the build hall earlier today.

The forward ‘superblock’ will be joined to the aft ‘superblock’ soon. The mast will also soon be added to the vessel.
Here’s some footage.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rear-ha ... JpQxkKiPCI

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Minister confirms Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon is in mid-assessment phase.

Planned Assumption for Service Entry date (as Future Offensive Surface Warfare Capability on Type 26) is 2028.
MBDA Group has less than 5 yrs to deliver this complex project.
See - https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?i ... g191014.q0

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Type 26 Frigate sonar contract awarded

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a major contract to Ultra Electronics Limited for the provision of five Sonar S2150 systems for the Type 26 (Batch 2) Frigates.
DE&S, a division within the MoD, has chosen a non-competitive negotiation for the contract award.
See - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-26 ... t-awarded/

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Type 26 Frigate project spurs opportunities for UK shipyards

Shipyards, including Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, have been contracted for steelwork fabrication for a limited number of units to support the delivery of the Type 26 programme.
The Type 26 frigate project is creating significant work opportunities across British shipyards.
See - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-26 ... 03OKtEp9As
And - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ferguso ... 6-frigate/

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Tom Sharpe

HMS Glasgow coming together nicely.
Is that middle shape a ball? If it is, someone should let them know.
And please tell me those stanchions under the bridge wings will be covered. Seaman Specialists and anyone interested in radar cross-section demand it!

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Refining the requirements for the Type 26 frigate mission bay

In a previous article, we took a speculative look at how the Type 26 frigate mission bay could be utilised. More than four years on, the RN has provided some further detail on the specifications for this space on its future surface combatant.

With all Type 26 frigates on order and the construction of the first 3 vessels well underway, some development work has been done on the requirements and capability of the mission bay, sometimes termed the Flexible Mission Space (FMS) that occupies, the central part of the superstructure. Although a FMS appears to be a simple idea, there are a surprising number of additional elements needed to make it a safe, efficient and operationally useful space.
Continues at - https://www.navylookout.com/refining-th ... ssion-bay/

[See links to 'related articles' at end of article.]

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UK to acquire further five Type 2150 sonars for Type 26 frigates

The new sonars will provide the vessels the ability to passively or actively detect submarine threats and increased the time needed between system maintenance.
Continues at - https://www.naval-technology.com/news/u ... -frigates/

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Forward and Aft section of 2nd Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff joined on the hardstanding at BAE Systems in Glasgow this week.

She will be lowered into the water next year.
The remaining 6 ships will be consolidated undercover in the new shipbuilding hall.
Short video at - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 8076352519

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Timelapse shows the construction of a frigate in Glasgow

Imagine having the chance to witness the meticulous construction of a naval masterpiece from inception to completion.
Through the marvels of drone technology and determined documentation, a multiyear drone video offers precisely that — a captivating chronicle of the creation of the Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow.
See - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/timelap ... 3_x0i-aZ88

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Katherine Jenkins was today revealed as the official sponsor of the Royal Navy’s next-generation submarine hunter HMS Cardiff.

The Welsh mezzo-soprano – the biggest selling classical artist this century – has agreed to become an ambassador for the frigate and all who serve aboard.

The Navy invited Katherine to take up this honour – a life-long commitment – due to her work with the Armed Forces around the globe over the past two decades, including twice performing on the UK’s flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... gx7OtMeynM