Naval Group starts construction of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, expanding production programme to 13 warships for NATO navies
Naval Group has begun production of Luleå, the Royal Swedish Navy’s first Defence and Intervention Frigate, at its Lorient shipyard.
Naval Group signs €4.3 billion contract to deliver four FDI frigates to Royal Swedish Navy, with first ship due in 2030
Sweden has signed a contract worth about €4.3 billion with France’s Naval Group for four defence and intervention frigates, marking a major expansion of the Royal Swedish Navy’s surface fleet.
Sweden opens negotiations with France for four Luleå-class frigates to strengthen naval air defence
The Swedish Government has instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to begin negotiations with France on the procurement of four frigates based on Naval Group’s FDI concept.
Naval Group launches second French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Louzeau at Lorient shipyard
Naval Group has launched Amiral Louzeau, the second Defence and Intervention Frigate ordered by France’s defence procurement agency, the DGA, for the French Navy.
Sweden selects Naval Group’s FDI design for Four Luleå-class frigates to strengthen naval air defence
Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group as the preferred supplier for its future Luleå-class frigates, moving the country’s next-generation surface combatant programme into a new phase.
France orders fifth FDI Frigate from Naval Group to strengthen French Navy capabilities and complete programme
Naval Group has received an order from the French Government for a fifth defence and intervention frigate for the French Navy.
Hellenic Navy procures Schiebel Camcopter S-100 unmanned systems for new FDI frigates
The Hellenic Navy has signed a contract with Schiebel to procure ship-based Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems for deployment on its Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention Belharra-class frigates HS Kimon, HS Nearchos and HS Formion.
Naval Group delivers first new-generation FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy
On 17 October 2025, Naval Group officially delivered the first Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy during a ceremony held in Brest.
Exail to supply cybersecure navigation systems for Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates
French technology company Exail has been selected by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates.
Naval Group launches third FDI frigate for Hellenic Navy
On June 4, the Hellenic Ship (HS) FORMION, the third FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, was launched at Naval Group’s shipyard in Lorient, France.
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Naval Group: first Hellenic Navy FDI frigate HS Kimon begins sea trials in France [VIDEO]
Armed with MBDA’s Aster anti-air and Exocet MM40 B3c anti-surface missiles, the RAM system, MU90 torpedoes, and a 76mm gun, HS Kimon is built for high-intensity combat
Naval Group eyes export growth with ambitious FDI Frigate sales strategy
According to a report by French newspaper La Tribune, French shipbuilder Naval Group aims to sell at least 27 FDI (Belh@rra) frigates, targeting both existing and new international markets.