Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Would France export its tumblehome frigates?

French industry is presented as willing to export naval designs when a customer is prepared to fund the order.

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Question

Would France build its tumblehome frigates for foreign customers, including the Royal Navy?

Short answer

Yes in principle; the panel expects France to export naval designs to customers willing and able to pay.

Notes

The answer treats this as an export-policy question rather than a technical barrier. French industry is described as commercially willing to sell warships when a customer funds the order. Whether the Royal Navy would buy one is left unresolved because buyer requirements are separate from French willingness to supply. The exchange offers a concise distinction between export availability and procurement adoption.