The Aft block of HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 City Class, entered the Janet Harvey Hall earlier this week at BAE Systems’ vast new shipyard in Govan.
This is an important moment for the programme delivering the most advanced anti-submarine warfare capability to the Royal Navy.
Belfast and future ships will now be consolidated under cover for the first time ensuring that work is unaffected by adverse weather.
The bow of HMS Belfast will be moved into the Janet Harvey Hall in the coming weeks, the ship will then undergo further structural and outfitting work before being floated off and moved along the Clyde to BAE Systems’ Scotstoun facility for testing and trials prior to delivery to the Royal Navy.
Type 26 is a UK-wide endeavour, with more than 120 UK suppliers securing contracts supporting the frigates. Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, the Type 26 frigates will serve in the Royal Navy surface fleet into the 2060s.
Each Type 26 will be equipped with a range of capabilities including the Sea Ceptor missile defence system, a five-inch medium calibre gun, flexible mission bay, Artisan 997 Medium Range Radar, powerful bow and towed array sonars and a vertical launch silo capable of hosting a variety of weapons.
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