Frigates remain key to UK Atlantic Bastion plan

Frigates remain key to UK Atlantic Bastion plan

Royal Navy general-purpose frigates will play a central role in the UK’s emerging Atlantic Bastion concept for defending the North Atlantic, according to a written parliamentary answer from Defence Minister Al Carns. Responding to questions from Labour MP Luke Akehurst, Carns said the ships will continue to provide maritime presence and security tasks while integrating with new autonomous systems. “Within the Atlantic Bastion concept, Royal Navy…