A long awaited decision on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s next generation warships was announced on Aug. 31, with Norwegian PM Jonas Støre confirming the procurement of UK-designed Type 26 frigates in a deal worth £10 billion.

At least five Type 26 frigates will be purchased to replace four Fridtjof Nansen class frigates built in the 2000s. While the Fridtjof Nansen class is relatively modern compared to other frigates being replaced by the Type 26 worldwide, the loss of HNoMS Helge Ingstad in a 2018 collision has left the fleet permanently below strength. Contents A long awaited decision on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s next generation warships was announced on Aug. 31, with Norwegian PM Jonas Støre confirming the procurement of UK-designed Type 26 frigates in a deal worth £10 billion.

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