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2nd July 2017, 09:47 AM
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The MOD has placed an order with Bae for three type 26 destroyers with a commitment to order a further five.
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Vic
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2nd July 2017, 10:02 AM
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At last some good news, about time we started to strenthen the navy. Have they announced which yards?
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2nd July 2017, 10:04 AM
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It's got to Govan or Scotstoun or both, as they are the only yards capable of building warships.
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2nd July 2017, 10:34 AM
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2nd July 2017, 02:03 PM
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Apart from other duties they are needed for, our new carriers will need some serious escorts as they would be number one
targets in conflict, not contradicting you Vic but I thought the type 26 was a Frigate and the latest destroyers are type 45, my apologies if I'm wrong. JF
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2nd July 2017, 02:14 PM
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Don't understand Navy numbering system John, definately Type 26.
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2nd July 2017, 02:32 PM
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I only know what I read Vic, I think all the numbers mean is that as the ships develop their status it is identified by numbers
just like cars are Mk 1 Mk 2 etc, again could be wrong but the write up on the type 26 is impressive , it is a multipurpose battle
Frigate, JF
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