Hensoldt press release
The six 2,400-ton Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and two 3,200-ton Corvettes are currently being built at HHI and will be delivered over the next four years.
The SharpEye Mk11 radars are approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and are installed in conjunction with an integrated navigation bridge system. The radars will provide enhanced navigation and surface surveillance capability.
The solid-state SharpEye transceivers are located upmast in a carbon fibre turning unit bringing additional benefits such as ease of installation and high reliability. The use of a direct drive motor system, rather than a traditional antenna rotator gearbox, reduces maintenance costs.
Adrian Pilbeam, Head of UK Radar and Naval Solutions at HENSOLDT UK, commented: “We at HENSOLDT UK are delighted to contribute to the modernization of the Philippine Navy through the provision of radar sensor suites. These follow-on contracts demonstrate the confidence that HHI and the Philippine Navy have in HENSOLDT UK in delivering comprehensive naval radar solutions to multiple series of ships.”
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Naval News comments:
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense in June 2022 to construct six new 2,400 tons Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) worth USD 573 million.
HHI signed the contract to build two 3,200 tons Corvettes for the Philippine Navy in December 2021.
Our coverage of these two contracts with HHI at Euronaval 2021:
