# Babcock and Saab Denmark sign letter of intent on Arrowhead frigates

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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-saab-danmark-underskriver-strategisk-aftale-om-muligheder-for-arrowhead-fregatter,c4421042
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> Babcock International Group and Saab Denmark have signed a letter of intent on communication systems for Arrowhead frigates.

[Babcock International Group states](https://news.cision.com/dk/babcock-international-group/r/babcock-og-saab-danmark-underskriver-strategisk-aftale-om-muligheder-for-arrowhead-fregatter,c4421042) 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.

## FAQ

**What 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.

**Which previous programmes does the Arrowhead cooperation build on?**

According to Babcock, the agreement builds on the company's previous working methods in the Arrowhead 140-based Miecznik frigate programme in Poland, as well as the Merah Putih programme in Indonesia. It also refers to the development and construction of Type 31 frigates in the United Kingdom as earlier examples. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**What is the Memorandum of Understanding between the companies intended to cover?**

The Memorandum of Understanding covers dialogue with customers, the exchange of technical information, and investigations into system integration between Babcock and Saab Denmark. The cooperation is focused on identifying future opportunities linked to the Arrowhead frigates and their on-board communication systems. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

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