On 25 September 2025, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group presented a proposal for the HDF-6000 frigate to Saudi Arabia. The vessel is considered a high-specification platform capable of conducting complex naval operations and responding to ballistic missile threats.
Hyundai’s proposal comes in the context of Riyadh’s broader efforts to modernize its naval forces and develop a domestic shipbuilding industry.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- Insights regarding the platform's current status
- Other frigates under assessment
- Next steps
