page_title: FREMM multipurpose frigate
section_title: Export
hierarchical_section_title: FREMM multipurpose frigate / Background / Export
context_page_description: The FREMM is a class of multi-purpose frigates designed by Naval Group and Fincantieri for the navies of France and Italy. The lead ship of the class, Aquitaine, was commissioned in November 2012 by the French Navy. In France the class is known as the Aquitaine class, while in Italy they are known as the Bergamini class. Italy has ordered six general purpose variants and four anti-submarine variants. France has ordered six anti-submarine variants, and two air-defense variants. The US Navy selected the class to fulfill the FFG(X) requirement, and Fincantieri was given a $795 million contract for the lead ship.
caption: Operators of the FREMM frigates.