Type 31 frigates offer New Zealand a plausible replacement path

What might replace New Zealand's Anzac-class frigates as Pacific tensions rise?

The Type 31 frigate is a plausible eventual replacement.

Rising Pacific tension may force New Zealand to replace its aging Anzac-class frigates with more capable ships. If the Royal New Zealand Navy moves to a new class, it may eventually buy Type 31 frigates. This is a prediction rather than a detailed procurement analysis, but it identifies a concrete design path within New Zealand's established defense relationships. Regional security pressure and access to an allied production program can shape a small navy's replacement choices.