This episode breaks down France’s FDI frigate, also known as the Admiral Ronarc’h class, and explains why it represents a ...

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 ...

Naval Group has delivered the HS Kimon, the first defence and intervention (FDI) frigate for the Hellenic Navy, at Lorient in France. The delivery was done under the presence of Greek Minister of ...

Kimon , the first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, was officially launched at Naval Group's Lorient shipyard on 4 October. (Naval Group) French shipbuilder Naval Group has officially launched the ...

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C-L) and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (C-R) sign documents during a meeting in Oslo, Norway, on January 16, 2025. (Fredrik Varfjell/NTB/AFP ...

Greece has taken delivery of the first of four advanced frigates from France, which Greek officials say symbolises its navy entering a "new era". The handover ceremony for the F601 Kimon took place on ...