Norway has formally announced it will purchase at least 5 Type 26 frigates to be built in the UK. Here we look at the implications of this news. Today’s announcement confirms what has been obvious for some time, but it is only the first step in this momentous programme. The Norwegian and British governments will| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
The RN has issued a Request for Information to industry to support exercise Atlantic Thunder 26, which will test anti-ship weapons and uncrewed underwater systems. AT26 will take place in waters off the QinetiQ Hebrides range in North West Scotland between 11–22 May 2026. The event is described as a “multi-domain exercise designed to validate| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis