The vessel features an hybrid propulsion system consisting of 4x diesel engines (two can be used for economic speed, four for sprint) plus 2x electric engines. Thales S/X suiteThe futuristic looking (almost Zumwalt-eske) topside of the Omega Frigate is mainly due to the new generation radar suite provided by Thales: Boudewijn Geerink from Thales Netherlands told Navy Recognition at Indodefence 2018 that it is the new S/X suite consisting of the SeaMaster 400 fixed panel S-band radar suite and the APAR Block II X-band multi-function radar, both using gallium nitride technology. Belgium takes the lead in the purchase of the 12 mine-fighting vessels, of which 6 for the Netherlands, and the associated unmanned systems. These powerful warships with adequate weapons and sophisticated sensors are also very effective during missions with a lower threat level as well as against so called asymmetric opponents such as terrorists, pirates or illicit traffickers. var setNptTechAdblockerCookie = function(adblocker) { The signing was originally planned for 29 May during the so-called Thalassa consultations in Brussels. #ga-ad {display: none;} On the 16 August 2010, Indonesian Defense Ministry, signed a deal with PT PAL Indonesia and Damen Schelde to build a 105-meter frigate in Indonesia based on Damen Schelde Sigma 10514 design. This happened in the margins of the 2-day NATO meeting that took place in Brussels 06 August 2018. The 2 artist impressions are the latest to be made public with the release of the whitepapers. Frigates are the backbone of the navy and replacement is therefore essential. The Netherlands and Belgium jointly purchase multipurpose frigates and mine control vessels. The SIGMA concept is entirely flexible and can accommodate specific customer platform and combat system requirements. Damen could not elaborate further about MKS 180. var script = document.createElement("script"); (function(src){var a=document.createElement("script");a.type="text/javascript";a.async=true;a.src=src;var b=document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];b.parentNode.insertBefore(a,b)})("//experience.tinypass.com/xbuilder/experience/load?aid=bYdYZQml5V"); Omega positioned as a new product line from Damen in addition to (and above) the famous Sigma product line. Dutch shipbuilding group Damen unveiled the new 6,000 tons class 'Omega' Frigate design at IndoDefence 2018, the tri service defense exposition in Jakarta, Indonesia. "); The new Omega frigate by Damen. ". // ]]> December 26, 2020 05:12. Damen is the prime contractor, but about 80 percent of the investment created by the construction will be spent in Germany. It is striking that it was previously stated that the navy sought as many agreements as possible with the replacements of the LCFs. pageTracker._trackPageview(); The main difference is that there will be no "standard Omega lines": Omega designs will always be fully tailored to customer requirements. However the scale model on display at Indodefence shows the Omega frigate fitted with a 127mm main gun by leonardo, a 76mm secondary gun (non penetrating variant) by Leonardo on top of the helicopter hangar, a Rheinmetall Millenium CIWS, 2x Leonardo Hitrole remote weapon stations, 8x Kongsberg NSM anti-ship missiles, 4x Rheinmetall MASS decoy launchers, a Thales Kingklip hull mounted sonar and a Captas-4 variable depth sonar, 4x satellite link antennas and 2x Thales Mirador EO systems. donald_of_tokyo. document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); The 4 ships are very likely to be build by Damen Shipyards, and will be multi-mission ships. The Defense organization applied for offers without competition to Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding and Thales Netherlands. Egyptian Navy takes delivery of its new FREMM frigate FFG 1002 Al-Ghalala. Damen nos explicó que la fragata Omega / FFI se basa en la probada forma de casco de fragata LCF / De Zeven Provinciën-class. Our cooperation is good. But the new Omega class of frigates was unveiled at IndoDefence (and not Euronaval) was because Damen was responding to Indonesia's need for a large frigate (hence the 'FFI' name on a Damen image, standing for Future Frigate Indonesia). The vessel features a hybrid propulsion system consisting of 4 × diesel engines (two can be used for economic speed, four for … The first ship is slated for delivery in 2027. var d = new Date(); }, Page last modified: Navy Recognition learned from various sources during IndoDefence that TNI AL has an "emerging need" for a 6,000 tons class of frigates as a follow on to its third and fourth PKR frigates (also a Damen design, of the Sigma family). Artist impression: Damen. 6. Omega scale model on Damen stand at Indodefence 2018. Obviously there is, right now, no design capability of a combat ship type MKS 180, neither in GNY nor in B&V, all German first rank warship design capabilities having been put aside by TKMS, for its own use, when they sold the Hamburg yard to B&V and the Kiel one to GNY. Even Indonesia, which just recently commissioned the Martadinata-class frigates, is now looking at larger frigate designs like the Danish Iver Huitfeldt-class or the Damen's Omega frigate for their needs. For comparison: The frigates of the Baden-Württemberg-class are a good five meters shorter and nearly 2,000 tons lighter. Damen - M-Frigate / Omega Future Multi-Mission Frigate Omega positioned as a new product line from Damen in addition to (and above) the famous Sigma product line. The midship multimission bay is large enough to accommodate up to 4x 20 foot containers and the stern multmission bay can accommodate 2x 20 foot containers. These ships will be replaced in cooperation with the Belgian navy between 2024 - 2026 where a total of 4 ships will be built. } : "http://www. [1] Jane's Navy International [2] Navy Recognition Totusi, motivul pentru care Damen a prezentat clasa Omega la IndoDefence (si nu la Euronaval in urma cu 2 saptamani) este ca Indonezia chiar are nevoie serioasa de o noua clasa de fregate (programul FFI – Future Frigate Indonesia). The Omega / FFI frigate is based on the proven LCF / De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate hull form. Damen image. However the main reason the new Omega class of frigates was unveiled at IndoDefence (and not Euronaval for example which was held two weeks ago) is because Damen is now ready to answer Indonesia's potential need for a large frigate (hence the 'FFI' name on a Damen image, standing for Future Frigate Indonesia). Like the Type 26's the Future Multi-Mission Frigate will feature a mutli-mission bay to fit multiple container modules, in the aft a slipway will be added like the Holland class OPV's for a 11 m RHIB (FRISC) and likely a VDS. SIGMA vessels are designed in a modular way, using standardised solutions with commercial off-the-shelf equipment where possible, enhanced by military standards … As a leading party, it concludes a contract for 4 frigates, 2 of which for Belgium. And the latter is a capacity that NATO has a great need for. The Omega frigate features two large multi mission bays: One amidship and one at the stern. Minister Ank Bijleveld-Schouten and her Belgian colleague Steven Vandeput took the next step with the signing of 2 Memoranda of Understanding. As a modern navy, it consistently sets new standards for operational demands on Damen’s combatants, amphibious platforms, logistic support ships and oceangoing patrol vessels. d.setTime(d.getTime() + 60 * 60 * 24 * 2 * 1000); This provides a considerable saving. The vessel features an hybrid propulsion system consisting of 4x diesel engines (two can be used for economic speed, four for sprint) plus 2x electric engines. Indonesia has a requirement for around 20 frigates largely based on Damen's SIGMA 10514 design and built by PT Pal. We look back on decades of cooperation between our armed forces. Reply. Talking to Navy Recognition at the event, Bob De Smedt, one of the naval architect who worked on the Omega project, explained that the scale model on display is representative of an early concept for the future Royal Netherlands Navy (Koninklijke Marine) and Belgian Navy (Marinecomponent / Composante marine) M Frigate replacement. In addition to combat operations, frigates are also suitable for, for example, terrorism, drugs and piracy control and the provision of emergency aid. document.cookie = "__adblocker=; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT; path=/"; Weapons and other sensors The weapons and sensor suite depends on customers requirements as usual. Navy Recognition picture. By serving these multiple purposes, M-frigates are considered the workhorses of the fleet. The Omega frigate features two large multi mission bays: One amidship and one at the stern. Note that there is an additional space on the upper deck, next to the anti-ship missile launchers for 2x additional containers. Damen offers a wide range of tugs, workboats, patrol vessels, high speed craft, cargo vessels, dredgers, offshore support vessels, oil-spill response vessels, frigates and super yachts. Omega frigate is also available with different radar configurations. Damen image. Those ships may be larger than the LCFs, smaller is unlikely. Omega frigate / FFI early specifications:Length: 144 metersBreadth: 18.8 metersDisplacement: 6100 tonsMax. Omega is actually set to be a new family or product line by Damen, that will come in addition to (and above) the famous Sigma product line. Damen explained that the Omega/FFI frigate is based on the proven Air Defence Command Frigates (LCF)/De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate hull form. 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As is the trend with latest generation frigates (Type 26 and FTI/Belharra) the midship multimission bay goes across from port to starboard sides with an overhead handling system to load and move containers or launch and recover RHIBS or USVs/UUVs. The new Omega frigate by Damen. Omega design features Damen explained to us that the Omega / FFI frigate is based on the proven LCF / De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate hull form. Di Indo Defence 2018, Damen meluncurkan desain baru fregat Omega berkapasitas 6.000 ton. By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device. 26-12-2019 18:24:44 ZULU, IndoDefence 2018: Damen Unveils 6000 Tons 'Omega' Frigate, 122 sailors (accommodations for up to 160). Also agree that we should really be presenting something with a little edge, I was looking at Damen’s Omega frigate yesterday with just that in mind, it has something of the Romulan Warbird about it I think, can’t quite place it. Namun alasan utama fregat baru Omega-Class diresmikan pada Indo Defence dan bukan pada Euronaval yang diadakan dua minggu lalu adalah karena Damen sekarang telah siap untuk menjawab kebutuhan potensial Indonesia untuk fregat besar dan oleh karena itu kode FFI pada gambar Damen, merujuk pada Future Frigate Indonesia. The vessel features an hybrid propulsion system consisting of 4x diesel engines (two can be used … A version fitted with a rotating radar (such as the Thales NS200) is also being pitched by Damen. This is the allowance the design offers for future modernisations or extensions. The vessel features an hybrid propulsion system consisting of 4x diesel engines (two can be used for economic speed, four for sprint) plus 2x electric engines. IndoDefence 2018: Damen Unveils 6000 Tons 'Omega' Frigate By Xavier Vavasseur - Editor in Chief At IndoDefence 2018, the tri service defense exposition currently held … A version fitted with a rotating radar (such as the Thales NS200) is also being pitched by Damen. speed: 29 knotsRange: 5,000 nautical miles @ 18 knotsEndurance: 30 days at seaStabilisation: Rudder roll (similar to LCF)Crew: 122 sailors (accommodations for up to 160)Storage space for 3x 12 meters RHIBsHangar space for 2x medium lift helicopters and/or UAV. This happens with the frigates with a view to national security. As is the trend with latest generation frigates (Type 26 and FTI/Belharra) the midship multimission bay goes across from port to starboard sides with an overhead handling system to load and move containers or launch and recover RHIBS or USVs/UUVs. Year 's IndoDefence exhibition the Zeven Provincien class later on the Netherlands government that... 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