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Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI)
France's new general-purpose frigate, built by Naval Group at Lorient to replace the ageing La Fayette class and give the French Navy a lower-cost, more numerous complement to the FREMM. The lead ship Amiral Ronarc'h was delivered to the French Navy in 2026; the design has also been exported as the Kimon class to Greece and the Lulea class to Sweden.
In service since 2026 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-26
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Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
French export-licensed
CIEEMG inter-ministerial approval; broadly export-oriented.
Channel: DGA / direct commercial
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2026. Status: active · ~2 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI) can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 1x Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 2x Nexter Narwhal 20B 20mm remote weapon stations |
| VLS cells Vertical-launch missile cells on a warship, a proxy for magazine depth. Higher means more missiles before rearming. | 16 |
| Torpedo tubes Number of torpedo tubes (submarines and some surface ships). | 2 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 122 m |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Thales Sea Fire 4D AESA |
|---|---|
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | KingKlip hull-mounted sonar, CAPTAS-4 towed-array sonar |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 2 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public Naval Group and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-26.
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Fincantieri Bergamini class (FREMM) Frequently asked questions
What is the main armament of the Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI)? +
The Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI)'s primary weapon is the 1x Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid.
What is the Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI) used for? +
The Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI) is a warship typically used for anti submarine, air defense, anti ship.
How many countries operate the Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI)? +
The Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI) is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI) cost? +
Naval Group Amiral Ronarc'h-class Frigate (FDI): Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
