The Royal Norwegian Navy needs to replace its four remaining Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates and says the primary focus of the new ships will be anti-submarine warfare. Type 26 meets the 3 key initial requirements issued by Norway for an Anti-Submarine Warfare frigate, developed by an allied nation that could be delivered by 2029. From both the Norwegian and UK perspective the case for building Type 26 for the Royal Norwegian Navy is compelling.