The basis of every selection decision is the evaluation of alternative and competing ship designs with a focus on the best military and technical value for the available budget. With the help of diverse evaluation methods, and based on the functional requirements and the budget, a statement can be made on the fulfillment of requirements and
We evaluate the designs with a focus on the fulfillment of requirements as well as the best cost-benefit ratio, in order to find the most economically feasible solution with the best military benefit. With this in mind, factors such as effectiveness indicators and risk factors play an extended role.