Type 26 export order shows importance of active defence industrial strategy

Prospect has welcomed the announcement of a major export order of Type 26 frigates to Norway.

Mike Clancy, Prospect General Secretary, said:

“This is a vital order for our defence industry, and will be welcomed by the UK’s world-leading shipbuilding workforce.

“The deal proves the importance of an active defence industrial strategy, with long term partnership between unions, companies, and the government.

“This Norwegian order is a vote of confidence in the UK’s defence industry, and must now be followed by further commitments by our own government this autumn on the construction pipeline for Royal Navy warships over the next decade.”