The build of the future HMS Active, second of five Type 31 general purpose frigates contracted for the UK Royal Navy, has achieved another assembly milestone with the lift into place of the final ...
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 ...
The award by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to Babcock of a contract to perform a Capability Insertion Period (CIP) across all five future Type 31 frigates could indicate that the integration of the ...
What You Need to Know: The Royal Navy’s new shipbuilding strategy aims to regain maritime prominence with the construction of five Type 31 frigates. These Inspiration-class vessels are designed as ...
The first Type 31 frigate on order for the UK Royal Navy, Venturer, is rolled out at Babcock's facilities in Rosyth on 27 May 2025. (Babcock) The first of the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new Type 31 ...
Two major milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate programme were marked this week at Babcock International’s Rosyth facility in Scotland, highlighting progress on the UK’s ...
Summary: The Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, the HMS Venturer, has successfully passed its factory acceptance tests, marking a significant milestone in its development. Constructed by ...