FREMM

The Franco-Italian FREMM multimission frigate — combining anti-submarine warfare excellence with long-range land-attack and air defence, and the design parent of the US Constellation class.

Overview

The FREMM (Frégate Européenne Multi-Mission) is a family of multirole frigates developed jointly by France and Italy, entering service in 2012. Built around a CODLAG propulsion system for quiet anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and equipped with Aster anti-air missiles and optional land-attack cruise missiles, the class serves as the backbone of both the French and Italian surface fleets. The design also directly seeded the now-canceled United States Constellation-class frigate. Export operators include Egypt and Morocco.

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