The Type 23 Duke class frigates were designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare with advanced towed array sonar and quiet propulsion systems. They remain highly capable multi-role frigates that also excel in surface warfare and maritime security and have been successfully exported to several navies.
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HMS Argyll, HMS Iron Duke, HMS Kent, HMS Lancaster, HMS Montrose, HMS Northumberland, HMS Portland, HMS Richmond,...
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Royal Navy |
Deployment Began: Thu Apr 09, 2026
Deployment Ended: Fri Aug 07, 2026
Days Deployed: 120 days
Deployment Location: North Atlantic / Operation Ceto operating area (July-August 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Plymouth homeport
Mission: Type 23 anti-submarine warfare frigate deployed on Operation Ceto, protecting the United Kingdom's strategic deterrent, monitoring submarine and surface activity in the North Atlantic, safeguarding critical undersea infrastructure, and supporting NATO deterrence activity.