联合王国开始建造5艘31型护卫舰,建造1.25bn英镑,到2030年取代23型老式护卫舰。 UK commences construction of 5 Type 31 frigates for £1.25bn, replacing older Type 23 ones by 2030.

联合王国政府已开始建造31型护卫舰方案,在Fife的Rosyth为HMS罐装舰进行钢切割。 The UK government has commenced construction of the Type 31 frigate program with the steel cutting for HMS Formidable at Rosyth, Fife. 该倡议包括五艘护卫舰,耗资12.5亿英镑,将创造2 500多个就业机会和400个学徒。 This initiative includes five frigates, costing £1.25 billion, which will create over 2,500 jobs and 400 apprenticeships. 这些舰艇配备先进的系统和海导弹系统,将加强海上作战,并到2030年取代旧型23型护卫舰,支持英国的安全和国防努力. Equipped with advanced systems and the Sea Ceptor missile system, these vessels will enhance maritime operations and replace older Type 23 frigates by 2030, supporting UK security and defense efforts.