Damen Naval and ABB have signed a contract for the supply of onboard DC grid systems, transformers, generators, transverse thruster motors, energy storage systems, including associated control systems and cybersecurity solutions for all four F126 class frigates (plus two optional units) building for the German Navy, Damen writes in a press release..
According to Damen, this lays the foundation for a modern, requirements-based system for the generation, distribution and use of electrical energy on board the F126 frigates. The DC system will enable the diesel generators of the frigates to be operated with variable speed depending on the power. The robustness of the DC grid will enable the German Navy to use as few diesel generators as possible without power outages. Reportedly, this will significantly reduce the overall running time and thus the fuel consumption of the power generation systems.
The first F126 frigate is expected to be delivered to the German Navy in 2028.
GWH
![The Nokia Banshee tactical radio system can be deployed directly from a backpack. [Photo © Gerhard Heiming]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nokia-Banshee-takt-Funkk-_Gerhard-HeIming-218x150.jpg "Tactical Radio with Banshee by Nokia Defense")
![Through the AR glasses, the painter receives clear visual indicators showing which color needs to be applied at which specific location. [Photo © Szenaris]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lackiermuster-mit-AR-Brille_Szenaris-218x150.jpg "Digital Precision in Painting: SZENARIS Delivers AR Solution for GDELS")
![The light and compact 1,400 kW Xelerate powerpack from Rolls-Royce Power Systems utilizes electrical functions to optimize operation and can be fully remote-controlled electronically for drive-by-wire applications. [Photo © Gerhard Heiming]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mtu-Xelerate-Triebwerk-_Gerhard-Heiming-218x150.jpg "mtu Powerpack Xelerate: Hybrid Propulsion System for Land Systems")
![[Photo © Damen Shipyards Group]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SAR-1906-Sahil-Guvenlik-218x150.jpg "Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya")
![[Photo: Damen Shipyards Group]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SPa-5009-2-218x150.jpg "Damen Stan Patrols 5009 to strengthen Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard")
![[Photo: Damen Shipyards Group]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Austal-DSA-LCH-Render-218x150.jpg "Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army")