Naval Group: - We look forward to working with our Swedish partners

Naval Group has secured a major breakthrough in Sweden after Stockholm selected the French company’s FDI design for its future frigate programme.

The Swedish government has opted to acquire four frigates in a deal estimated at around SEK 40 billion, deepening defence industrial cooperation between France and Sweden.

In a written statement to Defence Nordic, Naval Group said it is ready to move forward with the programme.

- We are looking forward to working with our Swedish partners to successfully execute this major programme, the company said.

The programme is expected to involve Swedish industry from the outset, with Saab and BAE Systems Bofors set to play significant roles.

- We are extremely honoured by the choice of the Swedish Ministry of Defence to provide the Royal Swedish Navy with four FDI latest-generation frigates, thereby strengthening our strategic partnership with Sweden and demonstrating the strength of industrial cooperation in Europe, Naval Group said.

- We are very thankful to the Swedish authorities for their trust and to the French government for its collaborative work and support throughout this strategic campaign. We are proud to contribute to securing Europe.

Naval Group added that it is fully mobilised to support rapid delivery of the combat-ready frigates.

The FDI frigates are already operational with the French and Greek navies and are designed to conduct missions across all warfare domains, from northern waters to warmer operational theatres.