Marine Specialised Technology Group's FRISC craft selected for German F126 frigates

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Marine Specialised Technology Group ('MST Group') has been commissioned by Damen Shipyards Group to equip the German Navy’s F126 frigates with 12m rigid-hulled inflatable mission boats.

The scope of the supply contract includes the delivery of 12 special forces FRISC® RHIB’s with transportation trailers and a comprehensive Integrated LogisticsSupport (ILS) package.

The FRISC® craft is the latest generation of MST’s well proven Fast Raiding, Intervention and Special Forces Craft Series and will provide the German Navy with an enhanced combat platform, utilising state of-the-art navigation and C2 command systems, to meet current and future military requirements. 

Ben Kerfoot, managing director for Marine Specialised Technology Group, said: “MST is  extremely pleased to be working together with Damen again on this prestigious project, this time with  Damen Naval on complex frigates, providing a highly effective platform against maritime threats.”

The F126 frigates are being built by Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval, in German shipyards in Wolgast, Kiel  and Hamburg. Major partners include Thales Netherlands, and Blohm + Voss. The first ship will be handed over in Hamburg in 2028 and the contract includes an option for two further frigates.

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