Feb 16, 2024 · Each frigate undergoing life extension (LIFEX) refit has a hull survey and repairs, the Sea Wolf missile system replaced with Sea Ceptor, new Artisan radar (if not already fitted) …

The Type 23 would be replacing the Leander-class frigates (which had entered service in the 1960s) and the Type 21 frigate (a general purpose design that had recently entered service) …

Aug 20, 2024 · Utilising a Type 23 frigate as a new HTS would provide a platform of more comparable size to HMS Bristol, being 133 metres (m) long, featuring a breadth of 16.1m, and …

Nov 20, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that HMS Northumberland, a Type 23 frigate, will be retired by March 2025 following the discovery of structural damage during its refit.

Type 23 upkeeps take place at our Devonport facility, with capability updates including the replacement of the primary weapon system, major upgrade to marine equipment and changes …

Sep 7, 2023 · It is worth noting that the Royal Navy plans to replace the Type 23 frigates with the Type 26 Frigate and the Type 31 frigate. As of 2023, projections indicate that HMS St Albans …

Jan 31, 2023 · Eleven Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers will be fitted with the sea-skimming Naval Strike Missile, capable of knocking out major enemy warships at ranges of …

Jan 31, 2019 · In June 2018, we reported on how the Type 23 frigates are receiving engine upgrades and life extension refits. Here we review the state of the frigate fleet and progress on …

Feb 2, 2023 · The Royal Navy has begun upgrading its Type 23 frigate with the Naval Strike Missile (NSM). A total of 11 Type 23 and Type 45 destroyers will be outfitted with the …

Mar 7, 2024 · The UK Royal Navy’s HMS St Albans Duke-class Type 23 frigate has returned to service after a major refit by Babcock, an effort which included a significant number of updates …