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Royal Navy Type 31 frigates landmark, HMS Active rolls out and steel cut for HMS Bulldog

The first Type 31 Frigate, HMS Venturer, is expected to be in service by 2027 A major landmark has been reached in the construction of two of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates as one was rolled ...
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Build of HMS Active sees lift and turn of final double bottom section

The build of HMS Active has progressed with the lift and turn of the final double bottom section of the second Type 31 frigate being built for the UK Royal Navy, a key milestone in the construction ...
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Type 31 first-of-class launch slipped to gain benefit of covered build

HMS Venturer seen under construction in Rosyth in July 2023. (Crown Copyright) Babcock will delay the launch of the UK Royal Navy's first Type 31 Inspiration-class ...
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First Type 31 integrated combat system readies for FAT in Q3

The UK Royal Navy's Type 31 frigates are being equipped with the TACTICOS Baseline 2 combat management system. (NAVYPIX/Richard Scott) The first Type 31 integrated combat system is on course to ...