Type 31

First Type 31, HMS Venturer, taking shape

First Type 31, HMS Venturer, taking shape

The hull of the UK Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, is taking shape at Babcock. After less than 18 months since the vessel’s keel was laid, Venturer is beginning to resemble a warship as the giant units and blocks which make up the vessel are slotted into place by Babcock at their […]

UK MoD seeks info on Type 31 gun ammunition

UK MoD seeks info on Type 31 gun ammunition

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a notice regarding a request for information (RfI) for operational and training ammunition for 57mm and 40mm guns on the forthcoming Type 31 frigate. The notice serves to alert the market of an early engagement opportunity to respond to a RfI relating to Type 57mm and 40mm […]