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Norway Partners with UK for Future Frigate Development

10/3/2025

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Norway selected the United Kingdom as a strategic partner for future frigates, focusing on Type 26.
The Royal Norwegian Navy plans to procure at least five Type 26 frigates to replace current vessels by 2029-30.
The Royal Navy fired the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during a Norway exercise, and both navies plan to integrate uncrewed and crewed systems.

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Norway selected the United Kingdom as a strategic partner for future frigates, focusing on Type 26.
The Royal Norwegian Navy plans to procure at least five Type 26 frigates to replace current vessels by 2029-30.
The Royal Navy fired the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during a Norway exercise, and both navies plan to integrate uncrewed and crewed systems.