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Royal Navy confirms withdrawal of three vessels

The Royal Navy has formally confirmed the retirement of frigates HMS Iron Duke and HMS Richmond alongside minehunter HMS Chiddingfold, with their roles passing to the incoming Type 26 and Type 31 frigates and to autonomous mine-hunting systems, the service stated today. The announcement confirms departures that had been widely reported over recent months. HMS Richmond’s decommissioning was confirmed in January, while HMS Iron Duke was withdrawn …

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UK Defence Journal broke the news on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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