# Babcock and Everllence sign letter of intent on Arrowhead

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- Published: 2026-11-06
- Type: News brief · Section: Maritime · Country: denmark
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- Primary source: https://news.cision.com/dk/babcock-international-group/r/babcock-og-everllence-underskriver-hensigtserklaering-om-fremdrift-af-naeste-generation-af-arrowhead,c4420677
- Tags: babcock international group, everllence, arrowhead, iver huitfeldt-class, miecznik-class, man energy solutions, denmark, poland, indonesia, united kingdom, frigate

> Babcock and Danish company Everllence have signed a letter of intent on cooperation regarding propulsion systems for the upcoming Arrowhead frigates.

[Babcock International Group states](https://news.cision.com/dk/babcock-international-group/r/babcock-og-everllence-underskriver-hensigtserklaering-om-fremdrift-af-naeste-generation-af-arrowhead,c4420677) in a press release that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Danish company Everllence, formerly MAN Energy Solutions. The purpose is to explore a strategic partnership concerning energy and propulsion systems for the Arrowhead frigate platform.

According to the press release, Everllence could become a strategic partner for energy and propulsion systems in upcoming Arrowhead programmes as part of the partnership, and the collaboration will also explore solutions for future Arrowhead variants as well as technical support throughout the vessels' life cycle. Babcock notes that the first of three ships in Poland's Miecznik class, which is based on the Arrowhead design, has recently been launched. According to the company, the Arrowhead platform is based on the design behind the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates and has been selected for naval programmes in the United Kingdom, Poland and Indonesia.

## FAQ

**What does the memorandum of understanding between Babcock and Everllence entail?**

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to explore a strategic partnership concerning energy and propulsion systems for the Arrowhead frigate platform. Everllence could become a strategic partner for these systems in upcoming Arrowhead programmes, as well as contribute to solutions for future variants and technical support throughout the vessels' life cycle. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**Which countries have selected the Arrowhead platform for their naval fleet programmes?**

The Arrowhead platform, based on the design behind the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates, has been selected for fleet programmes in the United Kingdom, Poland, and Indonesia. This makes the collaboration between Babcock and Everllence relevant to several ongoing international naval procurement programmes. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**Why does Babcock mention the launch of the Miecznik-class vessel in the press release?**

Babcock refers to the fact that the first of three vessels in the Polish Miecznik class, which is based on the Arrowhead design, has recently been launched. This illustrates that the Arrowhead platform is already in active production and relevant to the new partnership with Everllence. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

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