Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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A Royal Navy force built around Type 26

His outline centers on the largest Type 26 hull, a Type 83 concept, and a complementary submarine program.

Fleet BalanceForce StructureGlobal Combat ShipNaval Force DesignNaval ProcurementRoyal NavySubmarine ForceSubmarinesSurface CombatantsType 26 FrigateType 45 DestroyerType 83 Destroyer
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Question

What might a Royal Navy designed for Britain's needs use?

Short answer

It would build around the largest Type 26 variant, a Type 83 design, and a supporting submarine program.

Notes

The response points to a family of existing design work rather than inventing an entirely new fleet during the exchange. A large Type 26-derived surface combatant would supply the repeatable hull, with Type 83 and submarine concepts filling higher-end requirements. This approach treats force structure as a set of complementary programs rather than a single ideal ship. The answer also directs viewers toward the separate design discussions where those ideas are developed in greater detail.