Merah Putih Frigate: Indonesia Begins Construction Of The First Arrowhead 140 Frigate

According to Indonesian media, the first of the two Arrowhead 140 frigates has begun construction. The main contractor of the project is the Indonesian state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL. The Steel Cutting Ceremony was held on December 9, 2022 at PT PAL's premises in Surabaya. The class of frigates known in Indonesia is the Merah Putih, which is a Type 31 frigate designed by Babcock International. It was also marketed as the Arrowhead 140 and was based on the hull of the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate.
Indonesia's Merah Putih will have a length of about 138.7m, a width of 19.8m, a displacement of 5,700 tons and a crew of 100. The first frigate is expected to be delivered to the Indonesian Navy in 2026. It will significantly increase the surface power of the Indonesian Navy.
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