The proposed alternative places commonality in combat systems, weapons, and uncrewed assets. Each country would build a hull sized for its own needs and choose appropriate engines. Shared equipment would need compatible space and interfaces without imposing the same ship on every navy. One navy might need large fuel tanks for long cruises, while another would pay for capacity it does not need. Hull requirements for North or South Atlantic waves can likewise impose extra weight on partners operating elsewhere. Horizon and other joint programmes are invoked as examples of hull-level disagreements becoming difficult. This is a recommendation for organising procurement, rather than an adopted EPC production policy.
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Shared combat systems with hulls tailored to local needs
An alternative procurement model would share expensive systems while allowing each navy to choose a hull and machinery suited to its waters.