The first defense and intervention frigate (FDI) of the French Navy (Marine Nationale), Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), set sails ...

With its blend of stealth, firepower, and endurance, the Amiral Ronarc’h not only strengthens the French Navy but also influences global naval design trends. The Amiral Ronarc’h stands as a beacon of ...

French shipbuilding, systems, and services prime contractor Naval Group has confirmed the handover of the French Navy's first Defence and Intervention Frigate (Frégate de défense et d'intervention: ...

This photograph taken in Lorient, western France, in November 2022 shows the frigate "Amiral Ronarc'h" on the day of its inauguration ceremony. (Photo by Fred Tanneau/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS — ...

The origins of the FDI frigate trace back to France’s 2013 White Paper on Defense and National Security, which called for a fleet of fifteen first-rank frigates optimized for crisis interventions.