According to OSK Design, the multi-purpose Arctic frigate is set to redefine maritime capabilities with its significant features and capabilities. Here is our video interview with OSK Design’s Head of Defense during the event:
“This is a preliminary design for a new Arctic Frigate meant to be [proposed] for the Danish Navy for operating in the Arctic Areas around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
This will be a replacement for the Thetis-class but it will be an enhanced replacement because there’s a lot of new capabilities built into the design”
Lars Povl Jensen, Head of Defence, OSK Design
Mission-ready versatility, arctic-ready and an exceptional mobility
The Arctic frigate is a true workhorse, designed to excel in a wide range of missions. The Arctic frigate is classed for year-round operation in the arctic (ice class / polar class 5), capable of withstanding the most challenging ice conditions while maintaining optimal performance. With a length of 125 meters, a beam of 18.0 meters, a maximum draught of 6 meters, and a top speed of 23+ knots, this frigate is built for swift and agile navigation in the most unstable waters.
Equipped to handle any situation, the Arctic frigate boasts an impressive arsenal, including naval gun systems, missile launcher for both SAM and anti-ship missiles, and overhead weapon systems, ensuring readiness for both offensive and defensive maneuvers. Operating in one of the harshest environments on Earth demands extraordinary capabilities.
Mission flexibility redefined
The Arctic frigate is powered by a state-of-the-art diesel-electric system (PODs), offering both efficiency and maneuverability. A crew capacity of 60-125+ depending on the task, a fully equipped helicopter, and a drone capacity for air, surface, and underwater operations ensure that the Arctic Frigate is ready for any mission. With two RHIBs (Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats) up to 9 meters in length and one stern-launched boat up to 12 meters, the vessel is equipped for swift and effective search and rescue missions.
At DSEI, OSK Design was sharing its exhibit space with Danish company SH Defence. They were showing in virtual reality the Arctic Frigate fitted with SH Defence new minelaying module. While “mine laying” is not expected to be among the mission sets of the Arctic frigate, modularity very much is and the frigate can accommodate “The Cube” system by SH Defence. The mission bay can accept several modules such as the ACTAS ASW system, oil spill booms and equipment for the Arctic Standby Force, allowing for mission-specific adaptability. With its large, modularized mission bay, this vessel is adaptable for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), surface and air surveillance, maintenance of sovereignty, search and rescue, disaster relief and enhanced self-defense.
OSK Design excepts the Danish ministry of defence to move forward with the Thetis-class replacement program this Fall. “If they want a replacement in 2032, I think they should start the program very soon” Lars Povl Jensen said.
Arctic Frigate main specifications
Length: 125 m
Beam: 18,0m
Max Draught: 6 m
Speed: 23+
Ice classed.
Propulsion: Diesel electric (PODs )
Crew: 60-125+ pending task
Helicopter: 1
Drone capacity: Air, surface, underwater
Boats and crafts: 2 RHIBs up to 9 meters; stern launched boat or RHIB up to 12 meters
Mision bay for modularized systems and stores eg:
ASW system (ACTAS), Mine laying module, Oilspill booms, Equipment for Arctic Standby Force, Snow mobiles, ATV tents ect.
Weapon systems: Main gun up to 76mm, 2(3) x overhead weapon stations, missile launchers (VLS and top side).
Main sensor: Air surveillance radar.
Tasks: ASW, Surface and air surveillance, maintenance of sovereignty, search and rescue, enhanced self defence.
