Overview

• Norway selected BAE Systems’ Type 26 after a competition against German, French and U.S. designs, naming the United Kingdom its strategic partner.
• The government said it will proceed to final contract negotiations and a binding government‑to‑government accord, with the final investment decision returning to the Storting; order size and price were not disclosed, and local reports suggest at least five ships but that number is unconfirmed.
• Initial deliveries to the Royal Norwegian Navy are expected to begin in 2030, with the ships configured for advanced anti‑submarine warfare and close interoperability with Royal Navy counterparts.
• Officials highlighted an industrial cooperation pledge that gives Norwegian companies opportunities equal in value to the acquisition, including roles in maintenance and future upgrades.
• The decision is set to bring additional work to Glasgow’s Clyde shipyards, underpinning about 1,700 jobs at Govan and Scotstoun and roughly 2,300 across the wider UK supply chain, according to local industry reporting.