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Belgium and Netherlands To Acquire Six Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates

April 28 2025

Netherlands
Belgium
Romania

The Royal Netherlands Navy and Belgian Naval Forces will procure six anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates through Dutch-owned Damen Shipyard in Galati, Romania, according to the Romanian state-owned newspaper Puterea. Construction is anticipated to begin this summer, while delivery is expected between 2028 and 2032. The program for the joint frigate procurement was announced by Damen Shipyards two years ago. Originally covering two frigates for each navy, the contract was...

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