In 2020 Italy sold its last two FREMM-class frigates in the current production line (Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi) to Egypt. Spartaco Schergat was in the final stage of her sea trials while Emilio Bianchi would follow within one year.

ENS Al-Galala (FFG 1002) is a FREMM multipurpose frigate of the Egyptian Navy. Al-Galala was originally constructed as the Carlo Bergamini -class Spartaco Schergat before being acquired by Egypt and being renamed.

Dec 31, 2020 · The first of two FREMM frigates to be delivered by Fincantieri to Egypt under a sale contract which obtained the Italian Government green light for export last August was handed over to the Middle East country’s Navy last 22 December with a private and undisclosed ceremony at the Italian shipbuilding’s Muggiano shipyard near La Spezia.

Apr 20, 2021 · The second Italian-built Bergamini-class FREMM frigate procured by Egypt arrived on April 15 at the Alexandria naval base, where she officially joined the Egyptian Navy.

ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) is a FREMM multipurpose frigate of the Egyptian Navy. Bernees was originally constructed as the Carlo Bergamini -class Emilio Bianchi before being acquired by Egypt and being renamed.

Nov 29, 2023 · According to a PR published by Fincantieri on November 22, 2023, the firm announced the signing of a significant 10-year contract with the Armament Authority of Egypt, representing the Ministry o Fincantieri Secures €260 Million Contract for Support Services of Egyptian FREMM Frigates.

Feb 24, 2021 · The Egyptian Navy’s latest frigate, Bernees (FFG 1003), setting sails from La Spezia on 15 February for sea trials. It is the former “Emilio Bianchi” FREMM built for the Italian Navy (but never delivered).

Apr 15, 2021 · The second of the two Italian-built FREMM frigates bought by Egypt arrived at the naval base in Alexandria on 14 April.

Many French and Egyptian naval ships - including the new FREMM frigate named Tahya Misr (“Long Live Egypt”) that Egypt recently received from France - participated in the military exercises.

Dec 2, 2023 · Fincantieri has signed with the Armament Authority formally representing the Ministry of defense of the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, a 10-year contract related to two Fremm vessels of In-Service Support and Integrated Logistic Support, i.e., preventive maintenance services, logistic studies and corrective maintenance on demand ...