In this November 2024 comparison, Type 26 and Constellation are considered credible options for Norway because both are designed for quiet anti-submarine operations. Type 26's lower crew requirement is identified as an advantage for the Norwegian navy. Norwegian firms already make or assemble components for the programme, so commercial and security relationships are already in place. A ship needing specialist work in Britain could also cross the North Sea rather than the Atlantic. These considerations underpin the preference expressed here, without resolving a procurement decision.
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Why Norway could prefer the Type 26 frigate
The November 2024 comparison weighs acoustic performance, crewing, existing Norwegian industry links, and proximity to British yards.