Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigate

Greece

In September 2021, Greece signed an agreement with France's Naval Group to purchase three FDI HN frigates with an option for one more for the Hellenic Navy as part of a $5 billion defence package. The FDI HN export version is also known as the Belharra-class frigate.^[27][28][29]

It was reported that the Hellenic Navy ships would carry a more extensive weapons fit, capable of carrying up to 32 Aster-30 air defence missiles. This will permit the Hellenic Navy to operate three ships with 32 air defence missiles plus 21 point defence missiles in a Mk31 21-cell launcher of RAM Block 2B^[6] surface-to-air missiles, 8 Block 3 Exocet anti-ship missiles, 2 dual launchers MU90 torpedoes and SYLENA Mk1 decoy launching systems (DLS) for CANTO anti-torpedo decoys. Two of the vessels, destined for the French Navy in 2025, now will be delivered to the Hellenic Navy. The date of the construction agreement was anticipated to be at late 2021 or early 2022.^[30]

In December 2021 it was reported that an agreement for construction had been signed by France and Greece^[31] with the actual contract for the construction of the ships having been signed on 24 March 2022.^[32][33] In February 2022, documents released by the Greek Parliament indicated that initially the first two frigates for the Hellenic Navy would be equipped similar to their French counterparts in a "Standard-1" configuration (with 16 Sylver A50 cells). By 2027 the two ships would be upgraded to a "Standard-2" configuration with 32 A-50 cells as well as with the RAM Block 2B. The third Hellenic Navy frigate would be built from the outset in the "Standard-2" configuration.^[34]

According to the Hellenic Navy, the ships will be named after three great ancient Greek admirals: Cimon (Greek: Κίμων, romanized: Kimon), Nearchus (Νέαρχος, Nearchos) and Phormio (Φορμίων, Formion).^[35] These names had previously been used for the ex-US Charles F. Adams-class destroyers in service with the Hellenic Navy from 1991 to 2004.^{[citation needed]}

Since 2022, 70 contracts have been signed with Greek companies participating in the frigates' construction, invovling vessels for both the Greek and French navies.^[36][37][38] In addition to other contracts, contracts concerning construction of pre-outfitted blocks in Salamis Shipyards and shipment to France for assembly, start from the third Greek frigate and involve both Greek and French frigates.^[39] In May 2025, a MoU was signed with Hellenic Aerospace Industry on integrating the latter's counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) aboard the frigates.^[40]

In 2024 it was decided to adjust the production sequence by reassigning the fourth and fifth vessels in the production series. The fourth vessel (the previous Amiral Louzeau - D661), previously assigned to France, would instead be allocated to Greece, while the fifth ship in the series (the previous Formion - F603), previously assigned to Greece, would be destined for the French Navy instead. Each vessel would be renamed accordingly.^[41] It was unclear how this reallocation might impact the original intent to have the third Greek FDI built in an enhanced "Standard-2" configuration.^{[citation needed]}

PN1 (F601 Kimon) delivered in a "hybrid" Standard 2 (essentially Standard 1 with the systems installed but not activated) on 18 December 2025 in France.^[42] It will become Standard 2 and 2+, two years later on 31 October 2027 and Standard 2++ on 30 September 2029 all in Greece. PN2 (F602 Nearchos) will be delivered in full Standard 2 one year later on 31 October 2026 in France. It will become Standard 2+ on 31 January 2028 and Standard 2++ on 30 April 2029 in Greece. PN3 (F603 Formion) will be delivered in full Standard 2+ on 30 April 2027 in France and will become Standard 2++ on 30 June 2029 in Greece. PN4 (F600 Themistokles) will be delivered in full Standard 2+ on 31 December 2028 in France and will become Standard 2++ on 31 March 2030 in Greece.

Sweden

The Swedish Navy is planning to acquire four new surface combatants focused on air-defence and anti-submarine warfare between 2030-2035. The initial plan was for the so-called Luleå-class frigate to be a clean sheet design by Saab, but due to the aggressive timeline for getting the ships into service an "off the shelf" purchase is now being considered. In June 2025 France and Sweden signed a defence cooperation roadmap which positioned the FDI frigate as a contender for the Luleå class. The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) later confirmed that it was evaluating the potential procurement of ships from several different suppliers.^[43][44] In May 2026, Sweden announced that they will purchase FDI frigates with a planned delivery starting in 2030.

Although the ships will be built by Naval Group in France, they will be fitted with many Swedish weapon systems and sensors like Saab RBS 15 anti-ship missile, SLWT torpedo, Giraffe 1X radar and Trackfire remote weapon station, together with BAE systems Bofors 57 and 40 mm naval guns. They will also be armed with MBDA CAMM-ER missiles.^[45] They will also be serviced and maintained in Sweden.^[46]

Indonesia

In May 2024, France offered Indonesia the FDI in a full multi-mission configuration. The offer encompasses the potential for local manufacturing, the inclusion of Aster 15/30 missiles, the SETIS Combat Management System, an AESA radar, a guarantee free from ITAR restrictions, and a construction period of 36 months. Depending on Indonesia's requirements, the FDI can be equipped with various Tactical Data Link networks, such as Link 11, Link 16, Link 22, and Link Y. During the presentation to Indonesia, one of the slide shows a variant of the Belharra with thirty-two cells of Sylver vertical launching system with Aster 15/30 missiles, CIWS, 76 mm gun, eight MM40 Block 3 Exocet missiles. A thorough educational and training program has also been suggested for the TNI AL staff who will be in charge of operating the ship. The offer stated that the initial FDI for Indonesia could be built in France within a span of thirty-six months. PT PAL Indonesia would undertake the construction of subsequent FDIs locally.^{[citation needed]}

Akin to the approach with Scorpène Evolved, France is also receptive to the concept of complete local production starting from the first ship.^[47]

Denmark

The Danish Navy is planning to acquire three new surface combatants focused on air-defence. In January 2026, the French Navy paid a marketing visit in Copenhagen.^[48]