Norway Chooses the Type 26 - What It Means for Norway & Britain

On 31 August 2025, Norway made a landmark decision to select the British-designed Type 26 frigate as the foundation of its future naval fleet. This deal will see 5-6 advanced frigates built for the Royal Norwegian Navy, forging a powerful new alliance with the Royal Navy and strengthening NATO’s northern flank.
In this video, we explore:
Why Norway urgently needed new frigates after the loss of Helge Ingstad
How the Type 26 beat strong competition from the US, France, and Germany
The ship’s cutting-edge anti-submarine warfare systems and design
What the deal means for NATO, the UK, and Norway’s shipbuilding industries
The Type 26 is already in service with the UK and on order for Australia and Canada - and now Norway joins this global fleet. With shared design, common training, and deep industrial ties, this is more than a purchase - it’s a strategic partnership that will shape the future of North Atlantic defence.
Stay tuned for updates as more details of this historic deal emerge.


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00:00 Introduction
01:47 The Competition
02:34 The Right Ship at the Right Time
04:46 Ships Systems
06:13 Industrial Win for both countries
07:53 Conclusion

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