Naval Group released new photographs of Greece’s first FDI HN frigate, which keel was laid down in the dry dock in October 2022 and is expected for delivery in 2025. The photos show the fast pace of the construction of this new class of vessels.
According to the company, seven weeks after the first block of the first FDI HN entered the dry dock, five pre-outfitted blocks of the first ship-in-class, Kimon, have been laid on the keel line, and the two first blocks have been welded together.
“Naval Group’s teams are working hard to ensure continuous progress as planned and to achieve the new step. The diesel engines, the gearboxes and the diesel generators have already been delivered in Lorient, while their embarkation on board will start before the end of the year.”
Naval Group on social media
The French shipbuilder also announced today the opening of a subsidiary in Greece: Naval Group Hellas.
To reinforce the ramp-up of its operations in Greece, Naval Group will open Naval Group Hellas, its 100% subsidiary in Greece in early 2023.
Naval Group press release
This subsidiary will be the pillar for Naval Group’s long-term footprint in Greece and will be structured with substantial investment for a progressive ramp up of its Hellenic personnel based on training, transfer of technology and transfer of knowledge. Operating out of Athens, Naval Group Hellas will support the development and implementation of the Group’s Hellenic Industry Participation plan. More than 50 Hellenic companies have already joined Naval Group’s supply chain to contribute to the FDI for the French and Hellenic Navies programs as well as for other programs of the group.
About FDI HN frigate
The FDI HN features high-level capabilities in all warfare domains: anti-ship, anti-air, antisubmarine, and special forces projection. Its air and surface protection is ensured by the most modern sensors, including the Thales Sea Fire, the first all-digital multifunction radar with an active antenna and fixed panels.
The frigates will be equipped with a unique integrated mast that brings together all the airborne sensors, enabling permanent 360° surveillance. As the first frigate on the market to be natively protected against cyber threat, the frigate will be equipped with two data centers hosting almost all of the ship’s applications.
Technical specifications:
- Displacement: 4,500 tons ;
- Length: approx. 122 meters ;
- Width: 18 meters ;
- Maximum speed: 27 knots ;
- Aviation facilities: 10-ton class helicopter, VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
The main armaments:
- 32 Aster missiles developed by MBDA ;
- 8 Exocet MM40 B3C missiles developed by MBDA ;
- RAM missiles ;
- MU 90 torpedoes developed by Naval Group ;
- 76 mm gun ;
- 4 torpedo tubes ;
- CANTO countermeasures developed by Naval Group.
