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Shipyard Launches Initial SIGMA Missile Frigate For Navy

January 19 2016

Indonesia

Indonesia's PT PAL Surabaya shipyard has launched the first of two guided-missile frigates being built to a Dutch design, reports Damen Shipyards, which is supporting the program.

The first of the SIGMA 10514-type frigates was launched during a Monday ceremony, according to a Damen release issued that day.

The frigates are designed for air defense, surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare missions. They will also be capable of maritime security, search-and-rescue, patrol...

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