Telegraph suggests that if Type 26 frigates to be built for 🇳🇴Norway by @BAES_Maritime on the Clyde, RN would have to divert ship 3 or 4 (HMS Belfast & Birmingham) to meet Norwegian schedule.
While potentially a huge export win and Norway having the best possible ASW kit is in UK strategic interest, RN desperately needs new frigates.
https://archive.ph/2024.04.15-070203...ritise-norway/