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Frigate options after HMS Trent's Venezuela deployment

A Constellation-class frigate or Type 31 is suggested as a suitable next step, if available.

Question

Would a Constellation-class frigate be a suitable escalation if HMS Trent's deployment did not have the desired effect on Venezuela?

Short answer

A Constellation-class frigate or Type 31 is suggested as a suitable next step, if available.

Notes

The December 2023 question considers a Constellation-class frigate if one were already in commission. A Type 31 is offered as another suitable choice. Either would be a possible escalation if Trent's deployment failed to achieve its intended effect. The proposal is conditional on availability, rather than a report that either type had been sent.