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Who builds the Sigma frigates?
Last updated: October 2026
Damen of Gorinchem in the Netherlands builds the SIGMA frigates sailed by Morocco, Indonesia and Mexico, plus offshore patrol vessels for navies worldwide. The family-owned shipbuilder is also prime contractor for Germany’s F126 frigates — the largest naval program in its history.
| Company | Damen |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Headquarters | Gorinchem |
- SIGMA corvettes and frigates
- Offshore patrol vessels
- F126 frigates (Germany)
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Morocco
- Indonesia
- Mexico
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