The Assembly Hall will initially be used for the Type 31 general purpose frigate program and provides a modern, future-ready facility designed to assemble two vessels side by side. Free from weather disruption, the facility will enable productivity gains due to improved access and digital connectivi...
“The Royal Navy will be transitioning from Type 23 Frigates to two new classes, Type 26 and Type 31, over the next decade.” In September 2024, the Royal Navy fitted HMSGlasgow,the first Type 26 anti-submarine warfarefrigate, with the Mk 45 Mod 4A weapon system. This marks a transition...
The Type 26 frigate is an advanced anti-submarine warship which will deliver critical protection of the Royal Navy’s Continuous At Sea Deterrent and Carrier Strike Group. Each Type 26 will be equipped with a range of advanced capabilities including the Sea Ceptor missile defence system, a 5-...
These vessels are 21st Century warships that will replace the Type 23 Frigate as the workhorse of the British Fleet, undertaking the Royal Navy's three core roles - warfighting, maritime security and international engagement - on the world stage. GAJT protec...
As a major supplier to the UK Government’s multi-billion-pound Type 26 frigate programme, the company manufactures high-pressure gas storage systems for the City-class vessels. Andrew said: “HMS Sheffield will be at the forefront of our world-leading Royal Navy for decades to come, providing...