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is equipped with a complete, state-of-the-art sensor and
weapon package to counter air, surface and sub-surface
threats. For self-defence, the vessel is also equipped with
comprehensive electronic warfare systems.
The sensory aspect of the SIGMA is equipped with 3-D
surveillance radar with a range of 250 km. Furthermore,
there is a target indication radar which also has an electro
optical fire control system. The sensor array also comprises
a Friend or Foe Identification (IFF) system and a hull
mounted sonar.
Building a first-of-class vessel
Building a first-of-class vessel outside its own yard was
a new challenge for DSNS, something that was overcome
with the development of the Modular Building Strategy.
It is always easier to resolve the complications of building
a first-of-class design in one’s own yard, primarily because
the feedback is better with short lines of communication
and established relationships between personnel.
As any design modification were more likely to be required
in the more complex sections of the vessels, a key element
of the Modular Building Strategy was the agreement that,
for the initial phase of the project – the first vessel – the
most complicated sections would be constructed at the
DSNS yard in the Netherlands.
This building strategy brought has several advantages
One of these advantages is that it enables the training
of personnel at PT PAL. Furthermore, it facilitated the
preparation of the facilities required to build the most
complex sections of the frigates to take place at the same
time as work was moving ahead. Another advantage was
that building modules at the same time, in two different
locations, provided the opportunity to shorten the overall
production time. At the same time, modules 1, 2, 4 and 6,
were built in Surabaya.
It also is the best way for Damen to fulfil its contractual
obligation to Indonesia’s defence ministry to deliver an
exceptionally extensive knowledge and technology transfer
programme. This has the explicit aim of establishing a centre
of naval shipbuilding expertise at the PT PAL shipyard. By
collaborating closely on the first two vessels the transfer of
skills and upgrading of the yard is taking place smoothly
and with a strong spirit of cooperation.
This process demonstrates Damen’s ability to build top
quality vessels anywhere in the world. Construction of the
second frigate using the same procedure is now well advanced
with sea trials due May 2017, and delivery October 2017.
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