IVER HUITFELDT (F-361) class Weapon Systems // Ships // Frigates/Corvettes

This class is officially an FPS (fleksibelt patrulje skib -- flexible patrol ship). The ships were ordered Dec. 20, 2006, to replace the NIELS JUEL class. Up to three additional units may be built. The keel for IVER HUITFELDT was laid down on June 2, 2008, and for PETER WILLEMOES on March 12, 2009. The ceremony is planned for NIELS JUEL before the end of 2009. The ships' operational dates are expected to be in 2012, 2013 and 2015, respectively. Each unit will be equipped for use as...