Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) is a Dutch naval shipbuilder specializing in frigates, offshore patrol vessels, and naval support ships, a subsidiary of Damen Shipyards Group. DSNS built the De Zeven Provinciën class air defense frigates, SIGMA-class corvettes exported to Indonesia and Morocco, Holland-class OPVs, and various minehunters. The SIGMA 10514 class for Morocco is a notable export. DSNS participates in the new HNLMS De Ruyter (anti-submarine frigate) program and is bidding on multiple international frigate competitions alongside European partners.