British Type 26 progress and Australia's lighter frigate choice

How is the British frigate program progressing, and what has Australia chosen for its lighter frigate?

Two British Type 26 hulls are described as afloat, while Australia has selected Mogami for the lighter role.

A question about British frigate progress receives the correction that two Type 26 hulls were afloat during this December 2025 conversation. Alex Clarke describes construction as proceeding well. He connects the Norwegian delivery commitment to the prospect of further British orders, saying a British batch-two ship had been promised to meet Norway's timing. The conversation then turns to Australia's selection of Mogami for its lighter frigate requirement. Type 31 is identified as the British alternative discussed for that role.