London, Yiannis Haniotakis

The United Kingdom is in negotiations with Sweden and Denmark for the supply of warships, a development that can give a huge impetus to the country’s defense industry. The discussions follow the recent agreement with Norway, which is the largest export convention of warships in Britain’s history.

Specifically, a height deal was announced last Sunday 10 billion pounds To supply five frigates Type 26specialized in the anti -submarine war, in Norway. Officials regard these frigates as the “best submarine hunter on the planet”.

The agreement was described by the government as a “big case” as it will help maintain 4,000 British jobs and support more than 400 domestic companies, including 222 small and medium -sized enterprises.

Discussions with other Scandinavian countries focus on frigates Type 31 which are manufactured in Scotland.

Source informed about talks told the Financial Times that an agreement between the British and the Danish government is “Very close, almost locked.” Discussions with Sweden, according to the same source, are also “very positive” but more complex, as Stockholm examines multiple British choices as well as a competitive contribution from France.

Graham Downey, a MP of Labor, said according to the Times: “The Scandinavian countries are key defensive partners for the United Kingdom and this agreement would strengthen and further deepen these relations as we work to prevent Russian aggression.”