Norway purchases five Type 26 frigates, the UK largest warship export (US$ 13.5bn.)

Norway purchases five Type 26 frigates, the UK largest warship export (US$ 13.5bn.)

Norway has formally announced it will purchase at least 5 Type 26 frigates to be built in the UK, an operation costing some 13,5 bn dollars. The announcement confirms what has been obvious for some time, but it is only the first step in this momentous program. The Norwegian and British governments will soon finalize a binding agreement which will set the framework for a strategic partnership. Once this agreement is signed, the two parties will e…