Australian General Purpose Frigate Program
In February 2024, the Australian Government announced a program to acquire eleven general purpose frigates for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). These warships arose from the Surface Fleet Review, and along with the significantly larger s, will replace the s. The program is referred to as the SEA 3000 Frigate Program. The new general purpose frigates are intended to be 'Tier 2' vessels that are less expensive and capable than the ''Hunter''-class frigates and s. They will be used to escort other vessels, provide air defence and conduct attacks against surface targets. Four suitable designs were identified by an independent panel and the government intends to select a design in 2025 and commence construction of the ships in 2026. Three of the frigates are planned to be built overseas and the others will be built in Australia. Planning The 2023 Australian Defence Strategic Review raised concerns over the plans to acquire nine s for the Royal Australian Navy. The review also noted ...
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Frigate
A frigate () is a type of warship. In different eras, the roles and capabilities of ships classified as frigates have varied. The name frigate in the 17th to early 18th centuries was given to any full-rigged ship built for speed and maneuverability, intended to be used in scouting, escort and patrol roles. The term was applied loosely to ships varying greatly in design. In the second quarter of the 18th century, what is now generally regarded as the 'true frigate' was developed in France. This type of vessel was characterised by possessing only one armed deck, with an unarmed deck below it used for berthing the crew. Late in the 19th century (British and French prototypes were constructed in 1858), a type of powerful ironclad warships was developed, and because they had a single gun deck, the term 'frigate' was used to describe them. Later developments in ironclad ships rendered the 'frigate' designation obsolete and the term fell out of favour. During the Second World War ...
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