Early programme names and acronyms can change before a ship enters service. The Global Combat Ship was discussed without the frigate label before becoming the Type 26 frigate. By the time of the video, Type 26 was also proving successful in export competitions. A temporary procurement brand should therefore be treated cautiously rather than mistaken for a settled classification.
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Type 26 shows why programme labels can change
The Global Combat Ship became the Type 26 frigate, illustrating why early project names and acronyms should not be treated as settled classifications.