The first in a new class of multipurpose frigate begins its real-sea testing two years after launch. The Amiral Ronarc’h, the first unit in the new first defence and intervention (FDI) class of ...
The French Navy's lead Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) defence and intervention frigate has officially started sea trials. First-of-class Amiral Ronarc'h (D 660) set sail from Naval Group's ...
French shipbuilder Naval Group is building eight, plus a possible extra one, FDI frigates for the French and Greek navies. On 7 November, Naval Group floated out the first Frégate de Défense et ...