Frigates

Performance across the world’s oceans

Frigates

Rheinmetall’s Frigates are intended to deploy anywhere in the world to ensure effective protection against a broad spectrum of threats. Benefiting from a process of continuous design development and proven in German Navy service, our frigates can undertake lengthy missions in the face of the most intensive dangers. Combining robust construction with state-of-the-art technology, our frigates offer you an efficient means of achieving maritime superiority wherever you demand.

Reliable, multirole capability

Our objective is to supply reliable, versatile frigates that allow you to be confident of mission success, no matter the circumstances. We make full use of modular techniques to construct ships built from high-tensile steel that are fully compliant with current NATO standards. Able to conduct operations of up to 10,000 nautical miles, our frigates have an endurance that can stretch to as much as 45 days. This is supported by high levels of crew accommodation and by extensive ship and combat system automation. Displacement can be from 3,000 to 10,000 tonnes and length between 90 and 170 metres.

Our frigates are optimised for excellent seakeeping in adverse weather conditions. Assembled and equipped in accordance with the latest technological standards, they take advantage of the full extent of the German naval shipbuilding sector’s expertise to provide true multirole capabilities. This expands equipment options, speeds completion and eases subsequent maintenance and modernisation. All systems incorporate fully redundant design principles and comply with the most stringent IT security requirements.

An enduring capability

Rheinmetall Frigates can perform demanding missions in challenging environments. Air defence, anti-submarine warfare or engagements against naval and shore-based targets are all within their capacity. Combat operations requiring surveillance, electronic warfare or command and control capabilities can be undertaken with equal ease. Our frigates can also be called upon for less intensive stabilisation duties, such as actions to suppress piracy and terrorism. Whether operating individually or as the centrepiece of a task group, our frigates step up to the task.

Additional Support from our services Team

Our frigates are built to provide dependable service over a long life cycle. Constructed from high-quality materials and incorporating proven systems, they provide high levels of operational availability irrespective of the role you call on them to complete. Our services team offers additional support options, ensuring an enduring performance across the world’s oceans.

Guided Missile Frigate

GMF 140

The GMF 140 is a versatile multi-role frigate optimized for a wide range of missions in modern naval warfare. At 140 meters in length, it combines high combat capability and exceptional operational flexibility with a compact design. Its primary focus is the protection of naval task groups through advanced air defence capabilities, including the ability to counter ballistic missile threats. At the same time, it is equipped with modern anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare capabilities. This combination enables the GMF 140 to effectively counter threats across all maritime warfare domains, making it a highly capable platform for missions worldwide.

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Our design references

Get an insight and learn about some key facts of our projects.

F125

150 m, 7,000 tonnes, Flight deck and hangar for MH90, Weapons: 127 mm, 27 mm, 12.7 mm, RAM State-of-the-art phased array radar, 10 m fast interceptors

GMF 140

40 m, 6,000 tonnes, Weapons: 127 mm, 64x VLS, SSM, LWT, State-of-the-art surveillance and fire control radar, AEGIS Combat Management System, Flight deck and hangar for NH90 / MH-60