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Egyptian Navy FREMM Bergamini-class frigate ENS Al-Ghalala FFG 1002 delivered

Darek Liam by Darek Liam
December 31, 2020 - Updated on January 3, 2021
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The first of the two FREMM frigates ordered by Egypt have arrived at the Alexandria naval shipyard.

The FREMM frigate (FFG 1002) Al-Ghalala, a Bergamini-class general purpose vessel was initially built for the Italian Navy as F598 Spartaco Schergat, at the Fincantieri’s integrated naval shipyard of Riva Trigoso-Muggiano.

military.africa/2020/10/egypt-orders-two-italian-fremm-bergamini-class-frigate-for-e1-2-billion

In October 2020, Egypt placed an order for two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates worth $1.2 billion, the deal was signed in August 2020, and industry sources believe could potentially involve a follow-on order for two more ships. Bergamini-class fridate, Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi  were initially ordered for the Italian Navy and we’re launched, but never commissioned

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Although, the Egyptian deal was first reported in June, but that it was delayed due to Egypt’s alleged human rights violations.

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As a multi-mission ship, the FREMM Bergamini-class frigates comes equipped with a variety of weapons capabilities to suit different mission requirements.

Bergamini-class frigates have a full load displacement of 6,500 tons, an overall length of about 144 metres and a top speed exceeding 27 knots.

The general purpose variant has a crew of 145 personnel while the anti-submarine variant is 147.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian Navy has also indicated interest Fincantieri patrol ships, with plans for local production similar the model adopted with the French Gowind corvettes.

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