Sweden orders four defense and intervention frigates from Naval Group – Bretagne Économique

Naval Group was selected by the Swedish Ministry of Defense for provide the Royal Swedish Navy with four defense and intervention frigates (FDI). These ships will be, in part, built and launched on the Lorient site of Naval Group, which led Fabrice Loher, mayor of Lorient and president of Lorient agglomeration: “ This Swedish contract is international recognition of Lorient’s industrial excellence. Each FDI produced in Lorient bears the imprint of our know-how, our engineers, our technicians, our workers and our subcontractors. The entire territory is strengthened by this decision. HAS”

The FDI frigate is a latest generation frigate, combat ready and versatileequipped with demonstrated capabilities in all areas of combat, in particular with powerful anti-aircraft capabilities based on the ASTER system, specifies the manufacturer in its press release. “We are extremely honored to have been selected by the Swedish Ministry of Defense. We now look forward to engaging with the Swedish authorities and partners in the implementation of this strategic project. The FDI will provide the Royal Swedish Navy with a state-of-the-art frigate and extensive capabilities in all areas of combat, with a short delivery time, to meet the operational needs expressed by the Ministry of Defense. This selection also strengthens our strategic partnership with Sweden and shows the strength of industrial cooperation in Europe.”declared Pierre Éric Pommellet, president and CEO of Naval Group, traveling to Lorient for the launching of theAmiral Louzeau, the second defense and intervention frigate intended for the French Navy.

In parallel, Naval Group also produces three other FDIs for Greecein addition to a first delivery in December 2025. In total, the French shipbuilder is involved in the construction of around ten of these new generation naval defense and intervention units, including those ordered by Sweden. HAS” That Greece yesterday and Sweden today choose Lorient to strengthen their defense capabilities is proof that the French naval industry makes a concrete contribution to the sovereignty and security of our continent. “, concludes the local councilor.