These frigates increasingly form a core part of naval task groups. The forecast is that operating distances and the arrival of uncrewed assets will encourage more vessels and additional layers within those groups. Air defence, attack at sea and ASW each form part of that expectation. Frigates of this kind are expected to gain importance as the layers work together. Growth in ship size is a further possibility within this forecast.
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A forecast of more layers in naval task groups
Operating distances and uncrewed assets underpin a forecast of more ships and layers in task groups, with a growing role for frigates.