questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the interoperability of the Type 26 with other ships in the Global Combat Ship Programme.
answerText: The UK works closely with Australia, Canada and Norway to ensure interoperability between the Global Combat Ships which are based on the Type 26 frigate design, including through shared design elements, common systems, and aligned operational standards. 
heading: Type 26 Frigates