Which Type 26 hull might go to Norway?

Which Type 26 frigate is likely to be allocated to Norway?

Birmingham appears the likeliest candidate for the first Norwegian delivery, though no named allocation had been confirmed.

Build slot four, and possibly slot six, appear to be allocated to Norway, although ship names had not been attached to them. The first Norwegian delivery target discussed is 2029, making a hull already under construction the likely candidate. Birmingham is identified as the fourth ship, laid down on 4 April 2023, while Sheffield followed on 20 November 2024. Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast are described as farther advanced, with Cardiff and Belfast expected in service in 2029. Birmingham therefore appears the most plausible first transfer in this assessment. This remains an inference from the construction schedule, not a confirmed named allocation.