Type 26 frigate under construction. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 30 UK Department of Defense and BAE Systems are in the final stages of negotiations to build five more of the latest Type 26 frigates for the British Navy, according to the British newspaper Telegraph. «We are currently working on our proposal for a second batch of Type 26 frigates, including five more, for a total of eight,» — a representative of BAE Systems told the publication. It is noted that negotiations between the British authorities and the company have been ongoing for at least the last 18 months. It is expected that the contract will be fulfilled over the next few years. «We are at the final stage of negotiations, but the agreement has not yet been concluded,» the company added. of this type. The cost of the first batch of frigates was 3.7 billion pounds (over 4.3 billion dollars). The frigate is a multi-purpose anti-submarine and air defense ship designed for use in general operations. /08/44780de5e3e27ac9560e8ed0f0337a94.jpg» />The new British aircraft carrier broke down shortly after leaving the coast
