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What one Type 31 would change for Ireland

One frigate would add capability while leaving the limitations of a one-ship force.

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Question

What would a Type 31 add to the Irish navy?

Short answer

It would add substantial capability, qualified by the fact that it would still be only one ship.

Notes

An Irish Type 31 would represent a substantial capability increase in the hypothetical proposal. The qualification is that one ship would still leave a small force. No purchase commitment is identified.