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Glasgow yards begin Norwegian frigates, keep 3,000 jobs

4/23/2026

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Glasgow shipyards will start building Norway’s Type-26 frigates before completing the Royal Navy’s eight-ship order.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed five Type-26 frigates are under construction at BAE Systems yards on the River Clyde, with three more pending.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the Norwegian slots were ceded, the Royal Navy will still receive eight ships, and the combined orders will sustain over 3,000 Clyde jobs into the 2030s.

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Glasgow shipyards will start building Norway’s Type-26 frigates before completing the Royal Navy’s eight-ship order.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed five Type-26 frigates are under construction at BAE Systems yards on the River Clyde, with three more pending.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the Norwegian slots were ceded, the Royal Navy will still receive eight ships, and the combined orders will sustain over 3,000 Clyde jobs into the 2030s.