Naval Group lays keel of Hellenic Navy’s third FDI frigate

French shipbuilder Naval Group has held a keel-laying ceremony for the first block of the third Hellenic Ship (HS) Formion.

As disclosed, the ceremony took place at Naval Group shipyard in Lorient on April 15, 2024. This step is a symbolic milestone in the FDI program for the Hellenic Navy, as it marks the beginning of the third ship’s assembly process, according to Naval Group.

Technical features of the ship include:

. Displacement: 4,500 tons;
. Length: approx.