BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company employing people in over 40 countries and working closely with skilled partners. Providing a competitive edge in the air, at sea, and on land, as well as in the cyber world, BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports complex surface ships, submarines, torpedoes, radars, and command and combat systems.
Designed to protect powerful new aircraft carriers, the Type 26 Frigate is a cutting-edge warship that will replace the UK’s Type 23 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, eight Type 26 Frigates will form the backbone of the Royal Navy surface fleet well into the 2060s.