Continental Defence Corvette

[Colin Parkinson]

I only see a reduction in RCD's if they have something else to replace them with, so perhaps 6x RCD, 6x Frigate of some type and unknown number of CDC's

 

[Czech_pivo]

Huge CMS 330 contract with Germany.

Huge sumbmarine contract with Germany.

Canada partnered with Germany on GBAD.

See the pattern?

Germany and GBAD, did I miss something?

 

[Lumber]

Germany and GBAD, did I miss something?

Nevermind, that was Lockheed Martin US. Partnered with Diehl on PAC-3s.

 

[oldcpu]

The WarZone now also has an article on the GMF 140 Rheinmetall warship frigate/destroyer concept.

From that article:

A key feature of the design is its integration of U.S.-sourced combat systems and sensors. Rheinmetall says the frigate is designed around the AEGIS combat system and can accommodate multiple U.S.-sourced radar options capable of detecting, tracking, and engaging conventional air threats, hypersonic weapons, and ballistic missiles.

For customers seeking an alternative combat management architecture, the company says the GMF 140 can also be configured with Lockheed Martin’s CMS330 combat management system, providing an open and scalable architecture capable of integrating both U.S. and European sensors and weapons.

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In terms of size and capability, the GMF 140 sits squarely in the same category as the now-canceled U.S. Constellation class frigate, British Type 26, and the Franco-Italian FREMM, but with a different emphasis.

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Rheinmetall’s reference to a procurement project in North America is interesting, pointing to either Canada or the United States.

As it stands, Canada has already selected the River class destroyer (based on the Type 26), so Rheinmetall would be relying here on a future tranche or a follow-on requirement.

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In the United States, the Constellation class frigate program was terminated last year, and it was announced that the National Security Cutter design will serve as the basis of a new U.S. Navy frigate program that is named FF(X). Introducing an entirely new design into that program would seem highly unlikely, but the appearance of the GMF 140 does suggest that Rheinmetall has identified a gap in the market between the new FF(X) and the Arleigh Burke class destroyer, with a VLS capacity and level of capability matching that.

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I think its pretty clear, this is not intended to be a corvette, but rather its aimed at a much larger warship requirement.

 

[Underway]

OK lets all take a breath here.

Rheinmetall just this year... in March... entered the naval shipbuilding market with the purchase of NVL (Naval Vessels Lursen).

You'll note then that this is their first ever ship design in the new company. So what's the motivation here? Marketing plain and simple.

Lots of shipyards when drumming up interest put out designs for projects that don't exist, or rumours of projects or just to show that they can build stuff. Hell, Vard Marine keeps pumping out corvette designs and started well before the CDC was a thought, only because they knew the MCDV's were being retired.

Their choice of combat system makes sense because that's the same system going on the Type 127 frigate (the 12000 ton air defence monstrosity) and NVL has a place in that program. Its going to be a US radar with AEGIS and CMS330.

I do not see anything regarding Canada at this time.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Would you rather see 3 less Rivers but 2-3 more CDC’s and 2-3 more subs?

I'd sacrifice 2 rivers for 2 more JSS.

 

[Maxman1]

Their choice of combat system makes sense because that's the same system going on the Type 127 frigate (the 12000 ton air defence monstrosity) and NVL has a place in that program. Its going to be a US radar with AEGIS and CMCMS330.

Speaking of the F127, maybe we should join in on that for four or five, or more. By size and AAW role, it would probably have to be designated a cruiser.

 

[Czech_pivo]

I'd sacrifice 2 rivers for 2 more JSS.

I see the logic in that.