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BAE Systems' Type 26 - GCS is a multi-role warship designed
for joint or multinational contingent operations across the
full spectrum of warfare. The Global Combat Ship will be a
highly capable and versatile multi-mission warship designed
to support anti-submarine warfare, air defence and general
purpose operations anywhere on the world’s oceans.
Designed
by BAE Systems, the Type 45 is an Anti-Air Warfare
Destroyer conceived to protect UK and allied/coalition
forces at sea and in the littoral against the full
range of enemy aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
In addition she has a wide suite of capabilities
including Maritime Force Projection through Naval
Fire Support and Littoral Manoeuvre.The Type 45
represents a quantam leap in surface warfare design
and capability reflecting innovation, foresight
and an eye to the future in virtually every aspect.
High speed, extended endurance and aggressive capability
combine to provide robust, versatile and economic
maritime effect.