The Royal Navy is forever changing to meet the needs of today and tomorrow – which means it needs new ships to deal with the challenges.
Future Ships
Vessels in Action
Type 26
Due to arrive from 2021 onwards, the Type 26 Global Combat Ships will be the workhorses of the future Royal Navy, replacing the existing Type 23 Frigates. Right now there’s an 80-strong team of naval and civilian engineers working on the designs in Bristol. By the mid-2030s the Type 26 will be the backbone and workhorses of the Royal Navy.
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Type 26
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Queen Elizabeth
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HMS Daring
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Queen Elizabeth
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HMS Daring
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