French Frigate Alsace Fires New MM40 Block 3C Missile
The MM40 Block 3C is the latest addition to the EXOCET family of anti-ship missiles. The EXOCET family of missiles can be implemented from a large number of platforms (naval,…
Logistics Hub Inaugurated for Italian FREMM Frigates
On September 11th, the inauguration ceremony of the “Logistics Hub” for the Italian FREMM Frigates took place in the presence of Vice Admiral Pasquale de Candia, Director of the Navy…
Thales & Naval Group to Support French FREMM 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 since the creation of the…
Assessment of FS Lorraine Asian Deployment
After four months of deployment, the Multi-Mission Air Defense Frigate (FREMM DA) Lorraine docked in Toulon on 2 August. This deployment was dedicated to the verification of the military characteristics…
OCCAR Inks Contract Amendment for Italian FREMM Program
Great benefits were achieved from the experiences achieved throughout the development of the initial In-Service Support Contract, the Temporary Global Support, (TLSM) signed in 2019. This provided, through a unique…
FS Normandie Begins Deployment in Northern Waters
The multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Normandie sailed from Brest on April 9 to return to its theater of operations. This deployment is part of an overall strategy to strengthen the French…
ORION 23 – Task Force 471 Put to the Test
It is between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday March 5, a few dozen nautical miles from Toulon. A FREMM engaged in the ORION 23 exercise is the victim…
Four French FREMMs Receive US Recognition for ASW Skills
For the third consecutive year, units of the French Navy are winners of the “Hook ‘Em award”. Created in 1975, this distinction, awarded by the commander of the US 6th…
FS Bretagne Fires Test MU90 Torpedo
On January 25, 2023, during a sea trip dedicated to its training, the multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Bretagne successfully fired an MU90 torpedo. This exercise version torpedo firing (TVE), the result…
Final FREMM Delivered to French Navy
On November 16, 2022, the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) received the Lorraine, the second multi-mission frigate with enhanced air defense capability (FREMM-DA). This is the eighth and final FREMM.…