Everllence and Babcock intend to collaborate on propulsion and energy systems for naval vessels. The focus is on the ‘Arrowhead 140’ frigate concept and potential involvement in future naval projects.
Everllence and the British defence group Babcock International Group (Babcock) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic partnership. The aim is to support the implementation and further development of the Arrowhead frigate platform.
The two companies signed the MoU at Euronaval. Nick Hine, Chief Growth Officer and Chief Executive Marine, signed on behalf of Babcock. Everllence was represented by Lene Kragh, Vice President and Head of Propeller Business; Karsten Bornemann, Head of Sales, Propeller & Aft Ship; Benjamin Andres, Vice President and Head of Medium- & High-Speed Four-Stroke Marine; and Ruben Fernandez, Head of High-Speed.
Arrowhead vessels powered by Everllence
As part of the planned partnership, Everllence could act as a strategic partner for power generation and propulsion systems in future Arrowhead programmes. The memorandum of understanding also provides a framework for further discussions and potential collaboration between the two companies. It underlines their shared aim of exploring innovative solutions to improve operational capability, reliability and long-term support for naval customers.
Under the agreement, both companies intend to explore opportunities for cooperation on future naval shipbuilding programmes, drawing on their respective expertise in naval platforms, propulsion solutions and lifecycle support.
The collaboration originated from discussions regarding Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 frigate platform. The agreement establishes a framework for exploring further opportunities. These include future requirements of the Danish naval market, such as the Arctic Frigate project, as well as other international programmes.
The Arrowhead 140 is a modular frigate design from Babcock. The platform is designed to allow different navies to equip it with their own weapons, sensor, propulsion and combat management systems in line with their requirements.
“Arrowhead has established itself as one of the world’s leading frigate designs, combining proven capabilities with the flexibility to meet the evolving requirements of allied navies. As international interest in the platform continues to grow, partnerships such as the one with Everllence will ensure that we can offer our customers not only a world-class warship, but also the industrial expertise, innovation and long-term support required to maximise operational benefits throughout its service life. “We look forward to further developing our partnership,” explains Nick Hine, Chief Executive Marine at Babcock.
