The Type 31 is a smaller, cheaper frigate than the Type 26 warships currently ... The ship is sometimes referred to as the Type 31e - the “e” standing for exportability. The hope is that ...

The Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate is incorporating automation, reduced crew requirements and enhanced living conditions into its design as the force attempts to meet modern operational demands. Navies ...

BAE Systems, Babcock and Atlas Elektronik UK will compete to design and manufacture five Type 31e frigates for £1.25bn. Each group will be awarded £5m to further develop their designs.

It came as Defense Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced that five Type 31e frigates could be built and assembled across several UK shipyards. Unions at the Govan and Scotstoun yards said the ...