Why the Type 31 frigate suits a modern navy

Why the Type 31 frigate suits a modern navy

At Babcock’s yard in Rosyth, work is now under way on several Type 31 frigates at the same time. The lead ship, HMS Venturer, was launched in June 2025 and is being fitted out, the second, HMS Active, was floated off in March, and the remaining three of the five are taking shape behind them. The Type 31, formally the Inspiration class, has drawn relatively little public attention, and the ship was always intended as a steady, practical addition …