Babcock and Saab Denmark sign letter of intent on Arrowhead frigates

Babcock International Group and Saab Denmark have signed a letter of intent on communication systems for Arrowhead frigates.

The Editorial Team · under Editor-in-Chief Jacob WollheimDenmark6 Nov 2026Original Source

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Babcock International Group states in a press release that the company and Saab Danmark A/S have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for developing and integrating communication systems on board vessels based on Babcock's Arrowhead frigate platform. The agreement establishes the framework for cooperation between the two companies, including dialogue with customers, exchange of technical information and studies of systems integration, with a focus on future Arrowhead opportunities.

According to Babcock, the agreement builds on the company's previous working methods in the Arrowhead 140-based frigate programme Miecznik in Poland, the Merah Putih programme in Indonesia, as well as the development and construction of Type 31 frigates in the United Kingdom.

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01What does the agreement between Babcock and Saab Denmark entail?

Babcock International Group and Saab Danmark A/S have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for developing and integrating communication systems on board vessels based on Babcock's Arrowhead frigate platform. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation focused on future Arrowhead opportunities. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

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