Group : Frigates
Status : Active
Also Known As : Aquitaine (French Navy lead ship name), Frégate Européenne MultiMissione (FREMM), Mohammed VI (Royal Moroccan Navy)
Origin : France
Contractors : Armaris*, Naval Group, Thales
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : November 28, 2012
Total Production : 7
Unitary Cost : USD $500 million

The French Navy FREMM ASM built by DCNS has been designed to carry out ASW, ASuW and land attack missions utilizing Scalp Naval/MdCN long-range cruise missiles, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and the ability to infiltrate commandos on the enemy shore. These ships are provided with a UMS 4110 CL hull-mounted sonar, CAPTAS 4249 variable depth towed sonar and extra torpedo load. The propulsion plant will have a CODLOG (COmbined Diesel eLectric Or Gas) configuration featuring one Avio-GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine, two electrical motors and four diesel generating units. These ships are protected against torpedoes and anti-ship missiles with the NGDS countermeasures launcher. The French Navy has ordered nine vessels as replacement for two F67 and seven F70 ASM frigates. The Royal Moroccan Navy became the first export customer ordering a vessel commissioned in December 2013.

The FREMM ASM weapon system consists of a 76mm Super Rapid naval gun system, 16 MdCN cruise missiles, 16 Aster 15 surface-to-air missiles (SAM), 8 MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles, two 20mm remotely-controlled machine guns, two 12.7mm machine guns and 19 MU90 torpedoes. Besides, one NH90 Caiman ASW helicopter can operate utilizing the aft flight deck and hangar. These frigates are equipped with the Herakles multifunction radar along with the SAAM FR air defense system and the Sylver A-70 vertical launch system. In addition, these ships are equipped with Artemis and Najir MM electro-optical air and surface surveillance systems.

Group : Frigates
Status : Active
Also Known As : Carlo Bergamini
Origin : Italy
Contractors : Orizzonte Sistemi Navali*, Fincantieri, Leonardo, SELEX ES
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : May 2013
Total Production : 14
Unitary Cost : USD $500 million

The Italian Navy FREMM GP (General Purpose) class frigate built by Fincantieri has been designed to carry out ASW and ASuW missions as well as delivering commandos onto enemy shores using two large Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). The propulsion plant will have a CODLAG (COmbined Diesel eLectric And Gas) configuration featuring one Avio-GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine, two electrical motors and four diesel generating units. The Italian Navy has ordered six FREMM GP frigates with the first one to be commissioned in 2013.

The FREMM GP weapon system includes a 127mm (127/64) naval gun system at the bow firing Vulcano precision long-range projectiles, a 76mm Super Rapid naval gun system at the stern, 16 Aster 15 Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM) and Teseo missile system with capacity for Otomat anti-ship missile and Milas anti-submarine missile. Besides, the ship provided with the NA-25 DARDO-F fire control system, Empar multi-function radar, SAAM IT air defense system and the Sylver A-50 vertical launch system. Besides, these ships can operate two helicopters (two NH90 Caiman or 1 NH90 and 1 EH101) utilizing the aft flight deck and hangar.

Group : Frigates
Status : Active
Also Known As : Virginio Fasan
Origin : Italy
Contractors : Orizzonte Sistemi Navali*, Fincantieri, Leonardo, SELEX ES
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : December 20, 2013
Total Production : 4
Unitary Cost : USD $500 million

The Italian Navy FREMM ASW class frigate built by Fincantieri has been designed to carry out ASW and ASuW missions. These ships are provided with a UMS 4110 CL hull-mounted sonar, CAPTAS 4249 variable depth towed sonar and extra torpedo load. The propulsion plant will have a CODLAG (COmbined Diesel eLectric And Gas) configuration featuring one Avio-GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine, two electrical motors and four diesel generating units. The Italian Navy has ordered four FREMM ASW frigates with the first one to be commissioned in 2014.

The FREMM ASW weapon system includes two 76mm Super Rapid naval gun systems (placed at the bow and stern), 16 Aster 15 Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM) and Teseo missile system with capacity for Otomat anti-ship missile and Milas anti-submarine missile. Besides, the ship provided with the NA-25 DARDO-F fire control system, Empar multi-function radar, SAAM IT air defense system and the Sylver A-50 vertical launch system. Besides, these ships can operate two helicopters (two NH90 Caiman or 1 NH90 and 1 EH101) utilizing the aft flight deck and hangar.

Group : Frigates
Status : Active
Also Known As : Frégate de défense aérienne adaptée des frégates multi-missions (FREDA), FREMM DA, Normandie, Tahya Misr
Origin : France
Contractors : Armaris*, Naval Group, Thales
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : June 23, 2015
Total Production : 3
Unitary Cost : USD $500 million

The French Navy FREM FREDA (Frégate de défense aérienne adaptée des frégates multi-missions) are two customized anti-air warfare (AAW) frigates built by DCNS and intended as replacement for two F70 AA frigates. These ship are fitted with the PAAMS (E) area air defense system with the Aster 30 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). The propulsion plant will have a CODLOG (COmbined Diesel eLectric Or Gas) configuration featuring one Avio-GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine, two electrical motors and four diesel generating units. These ships are protected against torpedoes and anti-ship missiles with the NGDS countermeasures launcher. The French Navy plans to commission the first of two FREDA frigates in 2014.

The FREMM FREDA weapon system consists of a 76mm Super Rapid naval gun system, 16 Aster 30 SAM missiles, 16 Aster 15 short-range SAM missiles, 8 MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles, two 20mm remotely-controlled machine guns, two 12.7mm machine guns and 19 MU90 torpedoes. Besides, one NH90 Caiman ASW helicopter can operate utilizing the aft flight deck and hangar. These frigates are equipped with the Empar multifunction radar along with the PAAMS (E) area air defense system and the Sylver A-50 vertical launch system. In addition, these ships are equipped with Artemis and Najir MM electro-optical air and surface surveillance systems.

Group : Frigates
Status : Under Development
Origin : Italy
Contractors : Orizzonte Sistemi Navali*, Fincantieri, Leonardo
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2029
Total Production : 2
Unitary Cost : EUR 750 million

The FREMM EVO (Evolution) is a further design derived from the Italian Navy FREMM class frigates. The FREMM EVO frigates feature improved design incorporation cutting edge technologies as well as counter-drone systems and the ability to operate emerging unmanned systems (underwater, surface and airborne). These ships will be equipped with capabilities to counter tactical ballistic missile systems. The Italian Navy ordered two FREMM EVO frigates in July 2024 under a 1.5 billion Euro contract to be commissioned in 2029 and 2030.