Flexible friends: European multirole frigate programmes

摘要

In recent decades frigates have formed the backbone of many a European navy and at any one time there are normally several replacement projects under way in the region. Recent acquisition programmes include the Franco-Italian FREMM multimission frigates, the Spanish Navy's F-100 ships, and the Royal Danish Navy's Iver Huitfeldt-class air-defence frigates. The German Navy is also nearing the introduction into service of its new Type 125 Baden-Wiirtemberg-class frigates following delays.