Type 31e frigate programme
Shipyards and
design houses
in 2017 are positioning
themselves to compete for the Royal
Navy’s (RN’s) Type 31e frigate
programme.
An industry engagement
briefing in London last
Thursday − a day after the
announcement of the new
National Shipbuilding Strategy
− revealed plans for the fast-
track acquisition of a globally
deployable vessel geared
towards maritime security
and defence engagement
operations. A ceiling price of
no more than £250 million has
been set for each for the first
batch of five frigates
SA Artillery