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Poland’s Miecznik vs the UK’s Type 31: Which is better?

The successful launch of Poland’s first-in-class Miecznik frigate, which is based on the UK’s own Type 31 design, marked the conclusion of a 925-day-long period from the date the keel was laid down ...
Jane's Information Group

First UK Royal Navy Type 31 frigate rolls out

The first Type 31 frigate on order for the UK Royal Navy, Venturer, is rolled out at Babcock's facilities in Rosyth on 27 May 2025. (Babcock) The first of the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new Type 31 ...
Naval Technology

Flight deck complete in build of Type 31 frigate HMS Active

The Type 31 frigates are being manufactured at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard. Credit: Babcock via LinkedIn The build of the future HMS Active, second of five Type 31 general purpose frigates contracted ...
Maritime Executive

Babcock Floats Out First Type 31 Frigate for the Royal Navy

In an unusual sequence, defense contractor Babcock International has informally launched the lead ship in the Royal Navy's new class of frigates, the Type 31. The first vessel departed the Rosyth yard ...
Naval Technology

Poland’s Miecznik vs the UK’s Type 31: which is better?

The ORP Wicher, first-in-class of Poland’s Miecznik frigate programme, is being completed far more quickly than its UK counterpart. The successful launch of Poland’s first-in-class Miecznik frigate, ...