HMS Cardiff build progress captured by drone:
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OpinionSecond Type 26 frigate takes final shape with twin masts: HMS Cardiff, the second of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 anti-submarine frigates, has had two 17-metre pole ...
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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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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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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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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.
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- 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.
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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Prince William's unexpected response after fan comments on Kate Middleton's appearance
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Key FactsRoyal Couple Names Advanced Warship HMS Glasgow
May 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- 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
Drone shots show progress on new British warships: New drone imagery offers a closer look at the progress made on the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates ...
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Drone shot shows new frigates side by side in Glasgow: Work is now underway fitting out HMS Cardiff as she joins sister Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow in drydock at ...
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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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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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Brand new drone shots of first-in-class Type 26 Frigate: For the first time, the UK Defence Journal has been able to get drone shots of HMS Glasgow whilst the ...
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Exclusive drone shots show frigate progress in Glasgow
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Composite mast installed on new frigate HMS Cardiff: The composite mast for the second Type 26 Frigate, HMS Cardiff, has been installed.
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Drone shots show Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff build progress: HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 City Class frigate, is starting to look the part as the vessel ...
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Drone shots show new frigate on River Clyde: Second Type 26 City Class frigate HMS Cardiff now looks like a warship as the aft end of the vessel was placed ...
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Drone shots show Type 26 Frigate Cardiff emerge in Glasgow: Following the forward section's emergence, the aft section of HMS Cardiff is set to roll out of ...
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Type 26 Frigate project update, first in water this year: BAE Systems has confirmed that HMS Glasgow, the first Type 26 frigate, is set to enter the water for ...
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