The Type 26 is a larger more capable ship than the FREMM. Not really even a frigate, it's 50% heavier than the existing Halifax class and larger than the Tribal Class destroyers we used to have.
Australia is building 9 TYPE 26 ships, Hunter Class at a cost of $35B AUD.
"the GCS-A design was selected because it was the most capable ASW platform.
“This is a decision entirely based on capability, the best capability to equip the Navy in anti-submarine warfare”
The Hunter-class frigates will be equipped with CEA Technologies-built CEAFAR phased array radar currently fitted to the Navy’s post-anti-ship missile defense Anzac frigates, together with Lockheed Martin’s Aegis combat system and an interface provided by Saab Australia.