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New M-Frigate

New M-Frigate

Frigates
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New M-Frigate
Operational Photo
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Basic Information
Name
New M-Frigate
Designation
New M-Frigate
Alternate Designation
ASWF (Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate), Koninklijke Marine
Equipment Type
Frigates
Manufacturer
Damen Shipyards Group, Thales
Date of Introduction
2029
Description

The New M-Frigate is a new surface combatant designed as the replacement for the existing Karel Doorman class frigates for both Belgian and Dutch Navies. The new frigates will feature the Above Water Warfare System (AWWS) fire control cluster including APAR Block 2 and Sea Master 400 radars. The multi-purpose frigate will be armed with a 76mm naval gun, two Marlin 40mm guns, ESSM Block 2 missiles, Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) and long-range anti-ship missiles. The flight deck and hangar will enable operations of a single NH90 NFH helicopter and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). Four ships should be built with each Navy taking two frigates beginning in 2028-2029. In April 2023, Belgium and the Netherlands agree on a $4.4 billion deal for the four frigates to be delivered between 2029 and 2032. The frigates will be equipped with the NSM anti-ship missile and the Mark 54 torpedoes. These vessels are expected to conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) missions.

Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew 110
Displacement 5500.00 tonnes
Overview (Deagel)
Group Frigates
Status Under Development
Also Known As ASWF (Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate), Koninklijke Marine
Origin Netherlands
Contractors Damen Shipyards Group, Thales
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2029
Total Production 4
Unitary Cost USD $1.1 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 110
Number of Aircraft 2
Number of Weapons 16
Dimensions — Length 133 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 76 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement 5,500 ton
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Anti-Ship Missiles: NSM (8)
Item 2 ASW Helicopters: NH90 NFH (1)
Item 3 Missile Launchers: Mk 41 Tactical Length (16)
Item 4 Naval Gun Systems: 76/62 Super Rapid (1)
Item 5 Radar Systems: APAR Block 2
Item 6 Radar Systems: Sea Master 400
Item 7 Sea-Based Air Defense Systems: AWWS (1)
Item 8 Sea-Based Air Defense Systems: Mk-31 RAM (1)
Item 9 Surface-to-Air Missiles: ESSM Block II (64)
Item 10 Surface-to-Air Missiles: RAM Block 2
Item 11 Torpedoes: Mark 54 (6)
Item 12 Weapon Stations: Marlin 40 (2)
Details
Country of Origin Netherlands
Category Frigates
Naval > Frigates
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004064

Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
133 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
5500000 kg
Operators (2)
Belgium
Netherlands
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