Type 26, Constellation, and FREMM emphasize different escort roles

How does Type 26 compare with the Constellation class and FREMM frigates?

Type 26 is preferred for ASW, FREMM for air defence and close-in weapons, with Constellation as a middle course.

The brief comparison avoids declaring one universally superior frigate. Type 26 receives the advantage for its anti-submarine focus. FREMM has the more attractive air-defence and close-in-weapon balance in this assessment, while the Constellation class occupies an intermediate position. The three contemporary escort families embody distinct compromises.