Overview

• Norway has signed for at least five Type 26 anti-submarine frigates worth about £10 billion, with deliveries from 2030 and plans to operate closely with the Royal Navy in northern waters.
• UK ministers say the Norway program will support thousands of jobs at BAE’s Clyde yards and across the supply chain, with the prime minister calling it a potential springboard for further orders.
• London is in advanced negotiations to supply Denmark with three Type 31 (Arrowhead 140) frigates, described by sources as very close to agreement with an announcement expected this month.
• Talks with Sweden are reported as positive but more complex, with up to four Type 31s under consideration against France’s FDI design and a decision timeline stretching from late 2025 into 2026.
• Both Scandinavian deals are expected to include significant work at Babcock’s Rosyth yard, as officials highlight NATO interoperability benefits and Scottish politicians press to revive local steel capacity for the programs.