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Royal Navy general-purpose frigates are crucial to the UK's Atlantic Bastion initiative for North Atlantic defense, as stated by Defence Minister Al Carns. The frigates will fulfill maritime presence and security roles while integrating autonomous systems.

They will serve as flexible platforms for uncrewed technologies. The specifics of capability enhancements tied to the Atlantic Bastion will be defined through the Defence Investment Plan. Additionally, the UK has initiated discussions on this concept with allies including Canada, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands.