That paper did say this, suggests there was more than one requirement for them that was assessed? The selected options (BAE Systems Bofors 57 mk3 & 40mk4) were not the cheapest options available; however against the multiple KCs set by the RN they were the options that provided the best combined...

A paper was published last year that introduces the T31 Frigate, that talks about the procurement, requirements and the design of the ship itself. “ …however, it is not a ‘build to print’ of the Iver Huitfeldt design. From the ‘parent’ class basis the entire Type 31 platform has been extensively re...

A paper was published last year that introduces the T31 Frigate, that talks about the procurement, requirements and the design of the ship itself. “ …however, it is not a ‘build to print’ of the Iver Huitfeldt design. From the ‘parent’ class basis the entire Type 31 platform has been extensively red...