The FREMM (French: Frégate Européenne Multi-Mission; Italian: Fregata Europea Multi-Missione), which stands for "European multi-purpose frigate", is a Franco-Italian family of multi-purpose frigates designed by Naval Group and Fincantieri.

5 days ago · The FREMM (Fregata Europea Multi-Missione – European multi-purpose frigate) program was launched in the early 2000s as a joint initiative between Italy and France to replace several classes of aging frigates and promote standardization among European navies. ... The new vessels are based on the FREMM platform and will incorporate a ...

Apr 3, 2025 · The steel cutting ceremony for the first of the two new generation FREMM frigates in the “EVOLUTION” version, called “FREMM EVO”, took place today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Riva Trigoso (Genoa).

Apr 3, 2025 · Fincantieri: works start on the first “Fremm Evo” unit for the Italian Navy ... Fulvio Palermo, Head of Project Management of the Fincantieri Naval Vessels Division. The contract for the construction of the two new “FREMM EVO” units was signed in July 2024 by Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), a joint venture owned by Fincantieri (51%) ...

Apr 4, 2025 · The FREMM is now operational in both NATO countries, designated as the Bergamini class in Italy and the Aquitaine class in France. French Navy’s Aquitaine D650 multipurpose frigate (FREMM). Photo: French Ministry of Defence. Although built with a uniform architecture, the vessels are configured according to the exclusive requirements of their ...

Apr 4, 2025 · Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the first of two next-generation FREMM frigates of the EVOLUTION version, known as FREMM EVO. As informed, the ceremony for the vessel being built for the Italian Navy took place at the Riva Trigoso (Genoa) shipyard on April 3, 2025.

Apr 4, 2025 · The agreement to build the vessels was signed with the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement (OCCAR) in July 2024. The FREMM EVO frigates will be built to take advantage of up-to-the-minute technological advances, and will also capitalise on the €1.5 billion ($1.64 billion) mid-life upgrade of the Horizon-class ...

Apr 4, 2025 · The FREMM EVO variant incorporates technological advancements from recent defense programs and the Horizon-class destroyers' Mid-Life Upgrade. These new frigates will feature anti-drone capabilities and the ability to manage unmanned systems in aerial, surface, and underwater operations. ... the ninth in a series of 10 FREMM vessels (Multi ...

Apr 3, 2025 · These vessels will feature advanced technological capabilities, including enhanced anti-drone systems and unmanned system integration for operations above, on, and below the sea. “The Italian Navy will be able to rely on two vessels ensuring high operational performance, with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge systems,” said ...

Apr 4, 2025 · Fincantieri has started construction on the Italian Navy’s first of two next-generation FREMM frigates, known as the “EVOLUTION” version or FREMM EVO. The milestone was marked with a steel-cutting ceremony held at the Riva Trigoso (Genoa) shipyard.