Rheinmetall unveils futuristic frigate with ballistic missile defense system
Photo: Rheinmetall unveils the frigate of the future with ballistic missile defense capabilities (rheinmetall.com)
Rheinmetall has unveiled the next-generation GMF 140 frigate, a 140-meter-long guided-missile frigate with a displacement of over 6,000 metric tons.
"The GMF 140 establishes a new benchmark for survivability, lethality and mission flexibility in the global frigate market. The GMF 140 has been specifically developed for the requirements of NATO and allied navies seeking a highly capable, affordable and interoperable next-generation surface combatant," the company's statement reads.
The German manufacturer also notes that the new frigate combines advanced air defense and ballistic missile defense capabilities with anti-submarine warfare and long-range strike capabilities.
The GMF 140 can track and detect aircraft, hypersonic weapons, and ballistic missiles. It is equipped with 64 vertical launch cells for various types of missiles.
The GMF 140 was specifically designed to meet the needs of NATO and allied navies. Its design is tailored for countries modernizing their fleets in response to increasingly complex security challenges in Europe, the North Atlantic, and the Indo-Pacific region.
Rheinmetall unveils the frigate of the future with ballistic missile defense
Rheinmetall also notes that the frigate can be equipped with anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, a 127-mm gun, a laser, and electronic warfare systems.
Earlier, the Germans, together with the French, unveiled a supertank featuring an unmanned turret and drones. The new vehicle is capable of serving as a command center for robotic systems directly on the battlefield.
The German Army has ordered over 2,000 all-wheel-drive trucks from Rheinmetall. The contract is worth approximately one billion euros.
