air-defense frigate – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

The Spanish Armada guided-missile frigate Álvaro de Bazán, pictured, steams alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prior to a replenishment-at-sea as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

US Greenlights $1.7B Materials Sale for Spain’s F100 Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a $1.7-billion foreign military sale to Spain in support of its F100 frigate mid-life upgrade program.

Dec- 2024 -

2 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Japan Bids for Australia’s $6.5B Next-Gen Warships

Japan has officially confirmed its participation in the competitive bidding process to construct next-generation frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.

Nov- 2024 -

11 November

Asia Pacific

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te at the keel laying ceremont of the navy's Light Air Defense Frigate

Rojoef Manuel

Jong Shyn Lays Keel of Taiwanese Navy’s Light Air Defense Frigate Prototype

Jong Shyn Shipbuilding has held a keel-laying ceremony for the construction of the Taiwanese Navy’s light air defense frigate prototype.

Sep- 2024 -

9 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

NVL, thyssenkrupp to Build Futuristic German Air Defense Frigate

German shipbuilders NVL Group and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an agreement for the joint construction of the German Navy's future Type 127 specialized air defense frigate.