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In Cartagena, Colombia, the Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) and Damen Shipyards Group have signed the contract for technical support and the supply of components for the construction of the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES - Strategic Surface Platform) yesterday. It will be the first frigate to be built in Colombia. This is being done by COTECMAR based on Damen's SIGMA 10514 model.

COTECMAR and Damen sign contract for construction of frigate for Colombian Navy in Colombia

COTECMAR and Damen Shipyards Group have signed the contract for technical support and the supply of components for the construction of the PES.

With Heinen & Hopman, Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has again found a Dutch supplier for the prestigious Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates. The company, based in Spakenburg will supply the climate and filtration systems for the four new frigates being built for the Netherlands and Belgium. Following Thales and RH Marine, Heinen & Hopman is the third ‘home-grown’ supplier to be linked to the project.

Kongsberg to supply propeller systems for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates

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Damen Naval has selected Kongsberg Maritime Sweden to deliver controllable pitch propellers and shaft lines for the four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates.

Damen Naval has contracted Dutch company Alewijnse for the complete systems integration on board the Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates (ASWF). The two companies have signed a contract for the design, engineering, installation, and integration of all electrical systems, including power distribution and lighting installations of the four new frigates being built for the Netherlands and Belgium.

Damen Naval signs new contract with Dutch supplier for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates

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Damen Naval will partner with Hatenboer-Water on all freshwater systems on board the four Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF) that Damen Naval is building for the Netherlands and Belgium.

Atlas Elektronik has been commissioned by Thales Netherlands to equip the frigate 126 with anti-submarine warfare mission modules.

Germany intends to order two more F126 frigates – Bloomberg

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Bloomber reported that Germany has decided to augment its naval capabilities by ordering two more F126 frigates, also known as Saarland-class frigates, from the Dutch shipbuilding company Damen.

Damen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates.

Damen Naval orders RENK gearboxes for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates

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Damen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has unveiled ambitious plans to overhaul nearly its entire fleet of large surface ships over the next 15 years, marking a significant commitment to enhancing its naval capabilities and the national defence industry. State Secretary Christophe van der Maat announced the project, which is poised to be the largest maritime initiative currently undertaken by the Ministry, encompassing a budget of several billion euros.

Dutch Ministry of Defence announces historic naval modernization programme

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The Dutch Ministry of Defence has unveiled ambitious plans to overhaul nearly its entire fleet of large surface ships over the next 15 years.

Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements. The Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) has been co-developed with the Portuguese Navy, the vessel’s launching customer. It is a solution for the increasing use of drone technology in combat and surveillance. In addition to its primary function, the MPSS is designed to fulfil a wide range of additional tasks, including auxiliary roles.

Damen unveils new Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS)

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Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements.

Thales will provide satellite communications for the F126 frigates with SurfSAT-L solutions. This modernised system, previous versions of which have been in service with multiple Navies across the world, will ensure improved connectivity even under difficult operational conditions.

Thales to supply SurfSAT-L system for German Navy’s F126 frigates

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The F126 frigates, designed by Damen Naval, will be the largest in the German naval fleet and will be capable of operating in all latitudes.

Damen Naval – the Dutch shipyard based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, and part of the Damen Group – has contracted MAN Energy Solutions to supply the propulsion engines and GenSets for four newbuilding Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. The order consists of 8 × MAN 20V28/33D STC marine engines and 16 × variable-speed MAN 16V175D-MEV naval generator sets with sound enclosures and plant auxiliaries.

MAN Energy Solutions to supply main engines and generator sets for ASW Frigates

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Damen Naval has contracted MAN Energy Solutions to supply the propulsion engines and GenSets for four newbuilding Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates.