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Type 26 Frigates: Norway

Commons · Question 73879 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Scotland Office · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he had with the Royal Norwegian Navy before it announced its decision to procure 5 Type 26 frigates from the UK.

Answer

Answered by Kirsty McNeill, 9 Sep 2025

Norway's decision to choose Scottish-built Type 26 frigates demonstrates the success of our shipbuilding industry and the world-class skills and expertise of the workforce on the Clyde. This is the defence dividend in action for Scotland.The Scotland Offi...