OCCAR: Italian FREMM Emilio Bianchi completes key milestones ahead of schedule
The Italian Navy’s latest FREMM frigate, Emilio Bianchi, has achieved two significant milestones, marking its progress towards delivery.
FREMM
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali contract for two FREMM EVO frigates for the Italian Navy
The Italian Navy will be able to rely on two new FREMM frigates ensuring high operational performance, with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge systems.
Historic moment for FREMM programme: tenth frigate for Italian Navy launched
The Italian Navy’s tenth FREMM (Fregata Europea Multi-Missione) frigate, named “Emilio Bianchi,” has been successfully launched at the Fincantieri shipyard in Riva Trigoso.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine to build two additional frigates for U.S. Navy
Fincantieri Marinette Marine was awarded a contract valued at a billion dollars (USD) to build two additional Constellation-class Frigates.
Greece declares interest in Constellation-class frigates
Defence Minister of Greece Nikos Dendias announced at a press conference the country’s interest in participating in the construction program of the latest American Constellation-class frigates for the Hellenic Navy.
Fincantieri: the ninth FREMM-class frigate for the Italian Navy launched
The launching ceremony of the Spartaco Schergat frigate, the ninth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels – Multi Mission European Frigates, took place on November 24.
Fincantieri: EUR 260 million support services contract with Egypt
The total value of the contract includes the portion that will be allocated to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) – the joint venture owned by Fincantieri and Leonardo with stakes of 51% and 49%, respectively – as a sub-supplier.
Thales and Naval Group to provide through-life support for France’s multi-mission frigates
The FREMM through-life support contract, which came into effect in January 2023, is one of the largest support contracts awarded to Thales by Naval Group.
Aster 30 air defence missile successfully fired from FREMM DA frigate
On Wednesday 22 March 2023, the French Navy’s Lorraine multi-mission frigate enhanced with air defence capabilities (FREMM DA) successfully fired the Aster 30 air defence missile.
OCCAR implements technical improvements of the FREMM frigate
The contract amendment introduces technical modifications to Italian and French FREMM equipment to meet Nations’ needs and requirements.
OCCAR: final FREMM frigate delivered to the French Navy
The last of the 8 French FREMM frigates ordered by OCCAR for France was delivered to the French Navy with the agreement of the DGA.