Will the Type 26s have anti-submarine torpedos?

I hope FSS can go to UK yards.

If CL get Type 31, Babcock could get FSS and use all the partners that were interested in Type 31.

I think CL are definitely in the winning position at the moment, their reported conversations with export markets is just what the MoD wants to hear.

Babcock have gone completely silent, worrying for their yards without the work.

Can Scottish BAE workers actually be arsed?

I'm worried about the Babcock yards now - apparently there is an Irish support ship coming up they could win. But just imagine how great it would be for both BAE & Babcock to be full to the brim making 26s, 31s & FSSs. Rosyth & Appledore desperarely need the work - at the moment Appledor...

The fact BAE/CL have released this flashy new website suggests they must be pretty confident about winning the bid. If this is the case, I think it's a real missed opportunity to spread some work around the UK and see what can be done outside of the BAE bubble. IMO the Arrowhead design was better an...