Intended to replace the UK Royal Navy's Type 23 frigates as the workhorse of the fleet, undertaking the three core roles - warfighting, maritime security and international engagement - the Type 26 will also be the first Royal Navy vessel to be developed with an anti-submarine warfare capability in more than 30 years. Following the UK government's commitment in the Strategic Defence and Security Review to buy eight of the advanced anti-submarine warfare ships, the new contract is the latest in a series funding BAE Systems to develop the design of the new vessels and enable the company to continue with the development phase of the project.
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