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Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates

Summary by UK Defence Journal
The Royal Navy is operating seven frigates as 2026 begins, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday, highlighting continued strain on the surface escort fleet as it transitions away from the ageing Type 23. In a written parliamentary response to a question from Baroness Goldie, Defence Minister Lord Coaker confirmed that while seven frigates are formally listed as in service, not all are available for operations. “The Royal Navy will have seven fr…

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Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates

The Royal Navy is operating seven frigates as 2026 begins, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday, highlighting continued strain on the surface escort fleet as it transitions away from the ageing Type 23. In a written parliamentary response to a question from Baroness Goldie, Defence Minister Lord Coaker confirmed that while seven frigates are formally listed as in service, not all are available for operations. “The Royal Navy will have seven fr…

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UK Defence Journal broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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