Germany and the Netherlands have signed an agreement yesterday to work jointly on a next generation frigate which will replace the German Navy Sachsen-class (F124) and the Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven Provinciën-class (LCF) frigates.

Following a four-year modernization and overhaul program, the Royal Netherlands Navy (Koninklijke Marine)'s air defence frigate "Zr.Ms. De Zeven Provinciën" is sailing again.

Following their recent selection by the Dutch ministry of defense (MoD) to supply new 127mm naval gun systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy's LCF Frigates, Naval News contacted Leonardo to learn some more details.

The Dutch Defence Material Organisation (DMO) announced that it has selected Italian company Leonardo to supply new 127mm naval gun systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy's four De Zeven Provinciën-class LCF frigates.