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UK Navy Enhances Strike Capability with STRATUS Integration

12/2/2025

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On December 1, 2025, the UK Government confirmed Royal Navy Type 26 frigates will carry the STRATUS LO, fulfilling FoSUW.
Defence Secretary Luke Pollard said the decision aligns with a trilateral programme with France and Italy to replace older missiles.
The STRATUS family includes STRATUS LO and STRATUS RS for long-range engagements.
The integration enables precision strikes against land and naval targets and preserves NATO interoperability via Mk41 vertical launch system.

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On December 1, 2025, the UK Government confirmed Royal Navy Type 26 frigates will carry the STRATUS LO, fulfilling FoSUW.
Defence Secretary Luke Pollard said the decision aligns with a trilateral programme with France and Italy to replace older missiles.
The STRATUS family includes STRATUS LO and STRATUS RS for long-range engagements.
The integration enables precision strikes against land and naval targets and preserves NATO interoperability via Mk41 vertical launch system.