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According to the report, South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will advance its planned bid for Saudi Arabia’s next-generation frigate program at the biennial World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the Middle East’s largest defense exhibition.
The report stated that the shipbuilder is showcasing its 6,000-ton HDF-6000 export frigate as part of the initiative. Hyundai developed the HDF-6000 using experience gained from building the Republic of Korea Navy’s Sejong class and Jeong-class destroyers.
The report said that it is fitted with upgraded Aegis combat systems and performance, which, according to the company, are appropriate to Royal Saudi Navy requirements. It added that Hyundai is offering the vessel under a package covering program management, sustainment, repair, and overall lifecycle support.
The report added that the company will also promote its localization strategy centered on the International Maritime Industries shipyard, a joint venture involving Riyadh’s state-owned firm Saudi Aramco. During the event, Hyundai plans to sign agreements with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and 12 Korean firms to help establish a local defense supply chain.
Additionally, the convention runs through mid-February and is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors and 770 defense firms from over 70 countries.
Source: NextGen Defense
The report stated that the shipbuilder is showcasing its 6,000-ton HDF-6000 export frigate as part of the initiative. Hyundai developed the HDF-6000 using experience gained from building the Republic of Korea Navy’s Sejong class and Jeong-class destroyers.
The report said that it is fitted with upgraded Aegis combat systems and performance, which, according to the company, are appropriate to Royal Saudi Navy requirements. It added that Hyundai is offering the vessel under a package covering program management, sustainment, repair, and overall lifecycle support.
The report added that the company will also promote its localization strategy centered on the International Maritime Industries shipyard, a joint venture involving Riyadh’s state-owned firm Saudi Aramco. During the event, Hyundai plans to sign agreements with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and 12 Korean firms to help establish a local defense supply chain.
Additionally, the convention runs through mid-February and is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors and 770 defense firms from over 70 countries.
Source: NextGen Defense
