Some FREMM Frigates will be Built in Indonesia

11 Juni 2021

Optimum VLS configuration found in French version of FREMM (photo : Marine Nationale)

Fincantieri, contract with Indonesia for the sale of 6 FREMM and 2 modernized MAESTRALE

Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense have signed a contract for the supply of 6 FREMM class frigates, the modernization and sale of 2 MAESTRALE class frigates, and related logistical support. 

FREMM Bergamimi class frigates (image : Shipbucket)

The company has not provided numbers, but overall it could be a contract worth around 5 billion euros. 

This order represents another great success for Fincantieri, after the one in the United States for the same type of unit, and is of great importance in terms of strengthening the collaboration between Italy and Indonesia in a strategic area of ​​the planet such as the Asia-Pacific.

Constellation class, FREMM variant for US Navy (image : usni)

3 FREMMs by PT PAL

Overall, between orders and options, 20 FREMMs destined for international customers - 10 USA, 2 + 2 Egypt, 6 Indonesia - to which 10 must be added for the Navy. Other Italian companies will also be involved in the order, starting with Leonardo for the combat system, without forgetting MBDA for the missile component, and Elettronica for the EW component. 

Fincantieri will play the role of prime contractor for the entire program. As far as RID is aware, the first 3 FREMMs will be produced in Italy, as well as in Italy the modernization of the 2 MAESTRALE, which Fincantieri will acquire from the Navy once decommissioned, will be carried out, while the other 3 FREMMs will be built by the local PT. PAL shipyard.  

(RID)