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Babcock eyes naval opportunities in Asia-Pacific market
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Babcock eyes naval opportunities in Asia-Pacific marketAfter its recent successes in selling licenses for the Arrowhead 140 frigate design to Indonesia, Babcock is seeking to exploit further opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Arrowhead 140 appealAnother view of the RN’s second Type 31 frigate, the future HMS Active.
And they like the idea that Arrowhead 140 is in production and it’s a relatively cheap platform.”
Alongside it, a letter of intent added two extra Arrowhead 140 licenses to the pair sold earlier in 2021.
Hine believes the combination of uncrewed systems and the Arrowhead 140 would meet the RNZN’s requirements.