Frigates and corvettes are among the most important ship classes in modern navies today. They form the backbone of many fleets, as they enable a balanced relationship between costs, capabilities and numbers. At the same time, they present shipyards and clients with major planning and economic challenges, especially when ambitious requirements meet limited space. Frigates between ambition, cost and reality Frigates ... Weiterlesen

Concept and role of modern frigates Modern frigates are once again a permanent fixture in many navies, even if the term is used differently internationally. While some countries refer to almost any combat ship as a frigate, others associate it with a clearly defined class of ship with fixed expectations in terms of size, task and equipment. In the classic understanding, frigates are the next smallest ... Weiterlesen

Military shipbuilding is one of the most complex industrial disciplines of all. Destroyers and frigates in particular combine highly developed technology, enormous logistical requirements and considerable economic significance. In addition to their military role, they are an expression of industrial performance, technological innovation and the historical development of maritime power. Logistics, production and responsibility in the construction of modern destroyers The construction of a destroyer requires ... Weiterlesen