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Jonathan Walton, VP Business Development - Marine, discusses the Arrowhead 140 frigate during DSEI 2021. Babcock subsequently signed on 16 September 2021 an export agreement with PT PAL Indonesia for the Arrowhead 140. ===================== Selected by the UK Royal Navy as the design solution for its new Type 31 Inspiration Class frigates, the Arrowhead 140 design, benefits from a proven hull-form that has been tried and tested in real-world operational environments from NATO and coalition task forces to national regional and deployed operations. Functional engineering risks are reduced, informed by integration challenges that have already been experienced and resolved. The frigate’s modular build characteristics mean that it is primed for pre-outfitting with open compartments allowing for rapid assembly, supporting time and cost reduction efficiencies for entry into service. The baseline AH140 design can be configured to meet the broad range of operational requirements and profiles a global frigate m
