Britain would answer the LCS requirement with proven frigate families

What would Britain do differently if asked to design the American Littoral Combat Ship?

The choice would be between a Type 26 antisubmarine frigate and a Type 31 general-purpose frigate, probably favouring the proven Type 31 lineage rather than inventing a new category.

The British response would begin by asking whether the customer needs an antisubmarine or a general-purpose frigate. Type 26 covers the high-end antisubmarine mission, while Type 31 offers a less specialized general-purpose platform. The United States would probably select the latter requirement in this scenario. Reusing the Danish-derived design logic avoids paying to reinvent a hull when a workable family already exists.