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Is Type 32 a modified Type 31 drone mothership?

The Type 32 concept is interpreted as a Type 31 derivative adapted to support uncrewed systems.

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Question

Is Type 32 simply Type 31 with a bar or tongue added?

Short answer

It is more likely to be a Type 31 derivative modified as a mothership and support platform for drones.

Notes

Type 32 is expected to use a modified Type 31 hull instead of a wholly separate design. Its distinguishing role would be operating and supporting drones during a transition toward more distributed uncrewed capability.