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Canada and Norway: Type 26 Frigates

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 117516

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps is his Department is taking to ensure interoperability of Type 26 frigates across UK, Canadian, and Norwegian fleets.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK works closely with Canada and Norway to ensure interoperability across frigates based on the Type 26 design through regular engagements covering shipbuilding, training, supply chain management, through life sustainability and aligned standard operating procedures.

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