Enhanced evolution of the proven FREMM (Fregata Europea Multi-Missione) frigate design, incorporating lessons from the 10-ship Italian FREMM programme and featuring significantly upgraded combat systems. Displacement of approximately 7,000 tonnes. The EVO variant features the Leonardo KRONOS Power Shield dual-band AESA radar (combining C-band and X-band arrays), an enlarged SYLVER VLS capacity for Aster 30 Block 1 NT extended-range missiles, Teseo EVO Mk2/A anti-ship/land-attack missiles, new Oto Melara 127/64 LW Vulcano gun, enhanced ASW suite with bow-mounted and towed array sonars, and provisions for 2x NH90 helicopters. The FREMM EVO is also the basis for the Indonesian FREMM order. Represents the pinnacle of European frigate design combining multi-mission capability with proven hull form.
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- Proven FREMM platform with 10 ships in Italian service
- Dual-band radar provides enhanced detection and tracking
- Excellent ASW capability with towed array and MU90 torpedoes
- EVO variant adds improved sensors and combat system
- Export success (Egypt, US — Constellation class based on FREMM)
- Only 16-cell VLS limits air defense magazine depth
- Teseo Mk2/E anti-ship missile still in development for full deployment
- Italian FREMMs split between ASW and GP variants; not all equally capable
- High operational tempo across Mediterranean stretches fleet availability
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