Canada and Australia are portrayed as navies that need ships capable of fitting into allies' existing groups because they cannot fund every large supporting asset themselves. Their anti-submarine capability is especially valuable where allies have shortfalls. Sending a useful combatant earns participation in coalition decisions rather than leaving influence to states that provide the force. For Britain, two Type 26s, Type 45s, supply ships and a Queen Elizabeth-class carrier illustrate how an escort mix can create influence beyond the country's relative size.
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How flexible escorts buy a place in allied task groups
The Hunter and CSC can add useful capabilities to allied groups, while Type 26 and Type 45 together form the British core for carrier operations.