Babcock and Saab Denmark have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the integration of shipborne communications systems into future Arrowhead frigate designs. The cooperation will examine how Saab Denmark’s communications technologies could meet the operational requirements of naval customers in international markets. The agreement establishes a framework for engaging prospective customers, exchanging technical information and conducting systems integration studies. It could also create opportunities for Danish companies to contribute technology, engineering skills and specialist expertise to future naval programmes, strengthening Denmark’s participation in the wider industrial supply chain. Arrowhead 140 is a multi-mission frigate design developed by Babcock for international naval customers. Based on a Danish hull design, the platform forms the foundation for the UK’s Type 31 frigate, Poland’s Miecznik programme and Indonesia’s Merah Putih project. Its modular mission architecture allows the design to be adapted to different naval requirements, including maritime security, anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
