It was announced in 2023 that the frigates would integrate the Mk 41 VLS, despite the design being finalised and construction underway.

The race to design and build a new generation of Royal Navy frigates has been won by engineering firm Babcock. It has been named preferred bidder for the £1.25bn contract for five Type 31 warships.

The first of the main engines of HMS Active, the second of the five Type 31 frigates being built for the UK Royal Navy, was lifted into place after several weeks of preparation work, representing ...

Babcock International Group has been awarded a USD$84 million (£65 million), five-ship contract to deliver the Capability ...

Formidable is the third of five Type 31 frigates now under construction, alongside HMS Venturer and Active which are taking shape in the huge assembly hall specially built for them. Known ...

Type 31 Inspiration-class ships, being built by Babcock international at the Rosyth dockyard in Fife, Scotland, The five general purpose frigates will be anticipated to carry out a range of ...

The capability insertion phase will upgrade the navy's Type 31 frigates with modern systems in addition to those specified during its design phase. Babcock has been awarded a £65 million (US$78 ...

Babcock International Group has been awarded a USD$84 million (£65 million), five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates being ...