Repeated changes of mind can prevent an agreed warship design from reaching construction. The Type 31 order receives praise for turning that design into a firm contractual commitment. The intended benefit is to make later political redesign harder. Stable requirements give the builder a clearer job to complete.
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How the Type 31 contract limits redesign churn
A firm Type 31 contract is praised for constraining later political changes to the ship's design.