The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has successfully conducted the first live ESSM Block 2 firing from the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate KNM Otto Sverdrup.
The Argentine Navy recently announced that it is attempting to acquire two multipurpose frigates in order to replace the aging and inactive frigates ARA Hercules
Navantia has secured a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for technical assistance with the future upgrade of the Fridtjof Nansen Class frigates.