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FREMM multi-mission frigate
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Why does it feel like I just got a tour of an extremely well armed IKEA? 
On a more serious note - it is interesting to see how CAD is developing on the visualisation side. I can imagine the day where crews will train on a ship before it is built and even do exercises (providing input into fine details of the design).
On a more serious note - it is interesting to see how CAD is developing on the visualisation side. I can imagine the day where crews will train on a ship before it is built and even do exercises (providing input into fine details of the design).
CAD models are being used to train crews on T45.
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MBDA to supply new Teseo Evolved Weapon System to Italian Navy
MBDA has been awarded a contract to supply the new Teseo Evolved Weapon System, dubbed Teseo Mk2/E, to the Italian Navy.
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Italy signs €1.5 billion contract for two new FREMM frigates
The platforms will offer enhanced capabilities for defeating drone attacks and operating sub-sea, surface and aerial unmanned systems.
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Greece Signs MoU With Italy for Two FREMM Frigates
Greece Signs MoU With Italy for Two FREMM Frigates - Naval News
The Greek MoD visited Italy today for talks with his Italian counterpart, focusing on the potential acquisition of 2+2 FREMM for Greece.
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Frigate sale to Greece turns Italy’s active warships into fast cash
The deal follows the sale by Italy to Indonesia and Egypt of vessels that were already under construction for the Italian navy.
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Possibly a bit shortsighted for Italy given ongoing events?
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The italian FREMM are more interesting than the french ones. Best radar, more and best artillery.Greece Signs MoU With Italy for Two FREMM Frigates
Greece Signs MoU With Italy for Two FREMM Frigates - Naval News
The Greek MoD visited Italy today for talks with his Italian counterpart, focusing on the potential acquisition of 2+2 FREMM for Greece.
The french ones are only better in ASW.
A good choice for Greece, to compete with Turkey.
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From what I was able to gather, the best surface warfare missile options for FREMMs are the following:
While Taurus CLM was cancelled, it sounds like they just needed a launch partner. It also used the same missile as their lighter air-launched version to keep it mainly off the shelf. Taurus appears to be pretty similar to SCALP/Storm Shadow that I would be surprised if they were not somewhat interchangeable.
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SCALP/Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG) naval versions
Mass: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) SCALP
1,300 kg (2,900 lb) Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG)
Length: 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) SCALP
Wingspan: 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in) SCALP
Diameter: 500 mm (20 in) SCALP
Range: Ship-launched: 1,400 km (870 mi; 760 nmi) SCALP
Sub-launched: 1,000 km (620 mi; 540 nmi) SCALP
550 km (342 mi; 297 nmi) Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG)
Speed: Mach 0.65 (500 mph; 430 kn; 800 km/h) SCALP
Mach 0.95 (730 mph; 633 kn; 1,160 km/h) Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG)
Warhead: 250 kg (550 lb) HE multipurpose warhead SCALP
In service: 2017–present (frigates); 2022–present (submarines) SCALP
2003-present Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG)
Unit cost: $3.19 million (€2.48m) FY 2012 SCALP
$2.5 million (£2.0m) FY2023 Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG)
Platforms: FREMM multipurpose frigate (Sylver A70 version)
Kimon class frigate
Barracuda-class submarine
Scorpène-class submarine
Taurus KEPD 350 / KEPD 150 CLM (canceled)
Mass: 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) air-launched
1,090 kg (2,400 lb) container-launched
2,000 kg (4,400 lb) CLM w/90kN booster
Length: 5.1 m (16 ft 9 in) air-launched
4.6 m (15 ft 1 in) CLM only
6.0 m (19 ft 8 in) CLM w/90kN booster
Wingspan: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Width: 1,080 mm (43 in)
Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Range: >500 km (270 nmi; 310 mi) air-launched
>150 km (80 nmi; 95 mi) container-launched
Speed: Mach 0.95 (730 mph; 633 kn; 1,160 km/h)
Warhead: 480 kg (1,060 lb)
In service: 2006 in Germany and Sweden
Unit cost: $1.4 million (€1.2 million) FY 2022
Platforms: air-launched; (CLM) container launcher (canceled)
Naval Strike Missile (RGM-184A NSM) / Joint Strike Missile (VL-JSM)
Mass: 416 kg (917 lb) VL-JSM
Length: 4.00 m (13 ft 1 in) VL-JSM
NSM Width: 700 mm (2 ft 4 in) stowed
1.36 m (4 ft 6 in) wings deployed
VL-JSM Width: 480 mm (1 ft 7 in) stowed
Height: 520 mm (1 ft 8 in) VL-JSM
Warhead: 120 kg (260 lb) VL-JSM
NSM Range: >200 km (120 mi; 110 nmi) NSM
250 km (160 mi; 130 nmi) NSM 1A
VL-JSM Range: 185 km (115 mi; 100 nmi) JSM in lo‐lo‐lo
>350 km (220 mi; 190 nmi)
555 km (345 mi; 300 nmi) JSM in hi‐hi‐lo
Speed: Mach 0.93 (715 mph; 620 kn; 1,150 km/h) NSM
Mach 0.9 (690 mph; 600 kn; 1,111 km/h) VL-JSM
In service: 2021-present JSM (VL-JSM not in service)
2012–present NSM
Unit Cost: $3.3 million JSM FY 2024
$2.2 million NSM FY 2021
Platforms: Mk 41 VLS (VL-JSM)
Kongsberg NSM proprietary quad launch boxes
StrikeMaster (Australia) NSM-onlyWhile Taurus CLM was cancelled, it sounds like they just needed a launch partner. It also used the same missile as their lighter air-launched version to keep it mainly off the shelf. Taurus appears to be pretty similar to SCALP/Storm Shadow that I would be surprised if they were not somewhat interchangeable.
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NSM is not a "pure" cruise missile.
It has, as Exocet bk3, a secondary sea to ground capacity, but without the range, load and accuracy in this role of a SCALP Naval or Tomahawk.
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JSM is strictly air-launched at the moment and doesn't seem to be that much of an improvement over NSM, other than being rearranged to fit internally in the F-35.
Just a matter of time. The biggest difference between NSM and JSM is they made it more compact to fit inside F-35 fighters. They also put in an American engine. It's even built by Raytheon; they are responsible for manufacturing the JSM for the U.S. market and for integration with U.S. aircraft. The sub-launched JSM should be available by 2032, but that is a conservative target as the program has a history of on again off again relationships with customers.
The more compact package of JSM makes it a better fit for the Coastal Defence System (CDS) ground launcher. Might be able to squeeze a third missile into each row, which may not be great for trying for six (due to weight) but would be nice to see a lower visibility three pack. Then they can work on six packs for the ships.
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French Navy FREMM Frigate wins again U.S. Navy’s Hook ‘Em Award
French Navy FREMM Frigate wins again U.S. Navy's Hook 'Em Award - Naval News
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) FREMM frigate Aquitaine won the U.S. Navy’s “Hook’em” award. This marks the fifth time that the U.S. 6th Fleet awards the price to a French unit for its ability to find and track submarines (and the fourth time to a FREMM frigate) The “Hook’em Award” rewards...
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