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Which British frigate program faces the greater cancellation risk?

Concern centers on Type 26's extended schedule, while immediate Type 31 cancellations are considered doubtful.

Question

Could Type 26 or Type 31 cancellations follow the reported changes to other programs?

Short answer

Immediate cancellations seem doubtful, but the extended Type 26 schedule causes more concern than Type 31; future decisions remain uncertain.

Notes

Immediate cuts to either program are considered doubtful, but the future remains uncertain. Type 26 causes more concern because its construction has been stretched out, including through the way the Norwegian build has been incorporated. Type 31 is regarded as less exposed at that point in the discussion.