The Type 31 frigates will be a key element to the future ... Sensors include the Thales’ NS110 4D multi-beam AESA radar and Artemis 360 naval infrared search and track system, and Terma Scanter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This contract will deliver capability upgrades that go beyond the vessel build specification, delivering Type 31 frigates to the Royal Navy that will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of ...

A new class of Royal Navy frigates will be based in Portsmouth the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. In response to a question from the BBC, the MoD said all five of the new Type 31 general ...

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 ...

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 ...

British defense giant, Babcock has struck a £1.4 billion deal to supply Poland's Navy with three frigates based on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 design. The warships will be built in Polish shipyards.