The new River-class destroyers will be heavily armed and equipped, able to undertake full spectrum operations.

She added: “Type 26 will be a world beating frigate and the class will be delivered in time to take on the anti-submarine warfare duties of the retiring Type 23 ships.” Major Projects Profile ...

Simon Lister, managing director of BAE Systems Naval Ships business ... generation frigates for the Royal Navy.” The other Type 26 frigates currently under construction include HMS Belfast ...

and Ship 3, HMS Belfast, where the Prince of Wales conducted its steel-cutting ceremony in June 2021. Pending Type 26 vessels will contribute to maritime security, international engagement and war ...

In a parliamentary written question, he said: “The Initial Operating Capability for the Type 26 Class is forecast to be October 2028. All ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035.