British aerospace, defense and nuclear engineering services company Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danish provider of propulsion Everllence to explore a strategic partnership that will strengthen the delivery and future development of the Arrowhead frigate platform.
The agreement reflects both companies’ shared ambition to support current and future naval capability requirements through the development of advanced power, propulsion and through-life support solutions. Under the proposed partnership framework, Everllence would become a strategic partner for power and propulsion systems across Arrowhead programs.
Furthermore, the collaboration will examine opportunities for Everllence to assume propulsion system responsibility for future Arrowhead programs while supporting the development of next-generation power and propulsion architectures.
This includes exploring solutions for future Arrowhead variants and export opportunities, including potential requirements within Denmark and other international markets.
The partnership will also assess innovative support models that combine UK and Danish industrial capability to provide efficient and resilient through-life support for Arrowhead vessels throughout their operational service.
“Arrowhead has established itself as one of the world’s leading frigate designs, combining proven capability with adaptability to meet the evolving needs of allied navies. As interest in the platform continues to grow internationally, partnerships such as with Everllence can ensure we can offer customers not only a world-class warship, but the industrial expertise, innovation and long-term support needed to maximise operational advantage throughout its service life," Nick Hine, Chief Growth Officer and Chief Executive – Marine, Babcock said.
“This agreement marks an important step in building a closer relationship between Everllence and Babcock. The combination of the proven Arrowhead 140 platform and Everllence’s propulsion and power-generation expertise provides a strong foundation for exploring future opportunities together," Thomas Leander, Vice President – Head of Solutions & Site Manager Frederikshavn at Everllence, stated.
Based on the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate design, Arrowhead has been selected for major naval modernization programs in the UK, Poland and Indonesia.