2022 Type 26 frigate
OpinionImages show Type 26 Frigates being built in Glasgow: New images show first two Type 26 frigates HMS Glasgow and HMS Cardiff progressing in parallel ...
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British Navy Decommissioned Nine Ships in Two Years, Replacements Not Expected Until the 2030s–2040s
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HMS Cardiff’s sponsor Katherine Jenkins visits warship: Katherine Jenkins has paid a special visit to HMS Cardiff, touring the Royal Navy warship.
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New images taken today show Type 26 Frigates HMS Glasgow and HMS Cardiff being fitted out in BAE Systems' Scotstoun yard in Glasgow.
Britain now down to five operational frigates: HMS Iron Duke has been withdrawn from active service, leaving the Royal Navy with just five operational Type 23 ...
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New Type 26 Frigate afloat in Glasgow: HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 City-class frigates under construction for the Royal Navy ...
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Defence giant about to start work on new warship in Glasgow: BAE Systems has said preparations are well underway to begin construction of the sixth Type 26 ...
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Norway could receive in-build Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate: The Ministry of Defence has for the first time officially confirmed that Type 26 frigate build slots ...
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Huge new British warship powers up for the first time: HMS Glasgow has begun generating her own power, with the Type 26’s diesel generators switched on for the ...
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Britain talks ‘pre-war’ while its forces quietly shrink: Despite repeated claims that Britain has entered a pre-war era, the evidence points to shrinking ...
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New images show progress on first new Type 26 Frigate: New photographs taken today show HMS Glasgow moving deeper into the final stages of her build ...
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UK confirms 2028 service entry for new sub-hunting frigates: The UK’s next generation anti-submarine warfare fleet is on schedule for the first in class entering ...
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A glimpse of our shipbuilding glory as warships are fitted out at BAE: Behind the scenes building Champions League-class warships at at BAE Systems Scotstoun ...
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'That gorgeous big sweetheart behind me is HMS Glasgow'
As part of our in-depth series on Scotland's defence future, Kevin McKenna visits BAE Systems ... Show more
Clyde frigate work underpins strong BAE Systems results: In its 2025 half-year results, BAE reported sales of £14.6 billion, up from £13 ...
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A report from the heart of British warship building: This video report covers the opening of the Janet Harvey Hall, progress on the Type 26 frigates ...
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The Times and The Sunday Times May 22 25
Paid articlePaywall Princess of Wales formally names HMS Glasgow with a whisky smash: Kate and William visited the warship on the Clyde as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay
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Key FactsPrincess Names HMS Glasgow with Whisky Launch
May 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thetimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thetimes.com
- The Princess of Wales formally named HMS Glasgow by breaking a bottle of local whisky against its hull.
- The ceremony took place at the BAE Systems shipyard in Scotstoun, attended by hundreds of employees and the ship’s 45-member crew.
- HMS Glasgow is a modern Type 26 anti-submarine frigate equipped with Sea Ceptor missile defense and can carry Wildcat and Merlin helicopters.
- Construction of eight frigates sustains 4,000 jobs and whisky sales contribute to the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, patronized by the princess.
In a world that continues to be volatile, we cannot underestimate the importance of this ship and the work we are doing here.— Sir Simon Lister, a retired vice-admiral who is managing director of BAE’s naval ship business, at the ceremony.
Vogue May 24 25
Kate Middleton’s Nautical-Inspired Look Is Straight Out of Princess Diana’s Playbook
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Key FactsKate Middleton: Values Matter Like Maths and Sport
May 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Former staffers praised Kate’s approach, which emphasises open communication, a calm atmosphere and empathy.
- Kate considers kindness, respect and honesty as important as achievement in mathematics or sport.
- In 2023, Kate said emotional support from adults mattered more than the number of toys or family trips.
- According to the report, George, Charlotte and Louis charmed military veterans seated nearby during the VE Day celebrations.
That is why William and I want to teach our little children... just how important these things are as they grow up. In my view, it is just as important as excelling at maths or sport.— Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, speaking about the importance of values in her children's upbringing; quoted in The Mirror article about her parenting approach.
Key FactsRoyal Couple Names Advanced Warship HMS Glasgow
May 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Princess Kate officially named the 8,000-ton HMS Glasgow by breaking a whisky bottle during a ceremony at the Glasgow shipyard.
- The vessel is the first of eight Type 26 frigates designed to protect the UK’s nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers.
- Prince William praised the ship’s advanced technology and noted its significance in supporting thousands of jobs in Scotland and the UK.
- Following the ceremony, the royal couple met BAE staff and engaged in a STEM activity where Kate narrowly beat William.
It’s massive, I can see that’s where the future is going. It’s quite impressive, it’s a hell of a piece of kit – screams UK power.— Prince William, speaking to a group of BAE staff during a reception at the HMS Glasgow naming ceremony in Glasgow
Princess Kate to name HMS Glasgow warship with whisky bottle smashing: The Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the official naming ceremony of the warship ...
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ELLE UK May 26 25
Catherine, Princess Of Wales Goes Nautical In Suzannah London Dress You Can Pre-Order Now
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Scotland is ‘beating heart’ of British shipbuilding: The naming of HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems’ Clyde shipyard has underscored Scotland’s central role in UK ...
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Kate to smash whisky against Navy’s submarine-destroyer at Glasgow ceremony: William and Kate will attend HMS Glasgow's naming ceremony at the BAE Systems’ ...
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Progress on Type 26 Frigates remains on track: HMS Glasgow, the lead ship in the programme, is expected to achieve 'Initial Operating Capability' by ...
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Clyde shipyard continues to churn out warships: The project, part of a larger programme to deliver eight advanced warships, is sustaining nearly 2 ...
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Construction for Royal Navy's HMS Sheffield begins in Scotland: WORK on the fifth of eight new frigates for the Royal Navy has started in Glasgow ...
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British frigate to be scrapped due to structural damage: BREAKING NEWS - The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that HMS Northumberland, a Type 23 frigate ...
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Work starts on new ship at historic Scottish shipyard: Work has started on a new 8,000-tonne warship
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New British frigate enters the water for first time: HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates being built in Glasgow, has entered the water.
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Drone shows two Type 26 Frigates together for first time: Drone footage shows Type 26 Frigates HMS Cardiff and HMS Glasgow on the River Clyde together, well ...
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Exclusive drone shots show Britain’s first Type 26 Frigate: Drone shots show HMS Glasgow, currently in an advanced stage of fitting out, as the first of eight ...
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Frigate moved onto huge barge in Glasgow ahead of ‘launch’: New footage shows HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates, being moved from land onto a ...
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Main gun fitted on new British frigate: HMS Glasgow, currently undergoing fitting out at the BAE Systems facility in Scotstoun on the River Clyde ...
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OpinionDrone shots show progress of HMS Cardiff before launch: Drone shots show HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 Frigate being built in Scotland ...
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Key FactsHMS Cardiff receives F89 before planned launch
Aug 9, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
- The frigate, being built in Govan, is scheduled for launch later in August.
- For the launch, the ship is scheduled to travel downriver on a semi-submersible barge to Glenmallan, enter the water, then return upriver to Scotstoun.
- The sister ship HMS Glasgow is also currently being outfitted at Scotstoun.
- Around 120 companies and contractors are involved; the programme will run into the 2030s and support well over 4,000 jobs.
Massive barge arrives in Glasgow to move frigate: The massive submersible barge, one of the largest in Europe, will carry Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff down the ...
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New Glasgow frigate factory reaches milestone: The main piling works at the new shipbuilding facility at the BAE Systems yard in Glasgow, have been completed.
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Glasgow frigate crew support Glasgow schoolchildren: Sailors from the new Type 26 frigate dropped in on St Monica’s Primary School in Milton to hand over the ...
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HMS Cardiff for sea launch says BAE Systems in Glasgow: The ship is part of a £4.2bn frigate fleet contract
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Slippage in Type 26 Clyde frigate programme may be ‘clawed back’ after pandemic, minister says
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The Drive Jan 06 24
Royal Navy Forced To Retire Frigates Due To Personnel Shortages: Report: The two Type 23 frigates on the chopping block, HMS Argyll and Westminster ...
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