Rheinmetall unveiled its latest frigate, capable of launching missiles and intercepting targets
The German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has unveiled the GMF 140, a new-generation frigate designed for the navies of NATO countries and their allies. The ship, which is 140 meters long and has a displacement of over 6,000 metric tons, is equipped with state-of-the-art air defense, missile defense, and anti-submarine warfare systems, as well as the capability to launch 64 missiles from vertical launch systems.
The company emphasized that the GMF 140 combines a wide range of combat capabilities and is designed to carry out various types of missions.
“The GMF 140 sets a new standard for survivability and mission flexibility in the global frigate market. With the GMF 140, Rheinmetall is targeting international markets and intends to initially offer it as part of a procurement project in North America,” the company stated.
According to the manufacturer, the GMF 140 is equipped with state-of-the-art systems for detecting and tracking airborne threats, including:
- aircraft;
- hypersonic weapons;
- ballistic missiles.
The ship is equipped with 64 vertical launch cells that can be used to launch various types of missiles.
The new frigate can be equipped with modern offensive and defensive weaponry, including:
- anti-ship missiles;
- torpedoes;
- a 127-mm artillery system;
- a combat laser;
- electronic warfare systems.
Rheinmetall emphasized that the GMF 140 was specifically designed for countries modernizing their naval forces amid growing security challenges in Europe, the North Atlantic, and the Indo-Pacific region.
This was reported by Rheinmetall’s press office.
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