DCNS’ multi-mission frigate Auvergne for the French Navy

DCNS delivered the FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne to the French Navy on 11 April in Toulon, this being the fourth of the series ordered by OCCAR on behalf of the DGA (French armament procurement agency). On completion, the FREMM programme comprises the construction of ten vessels at the DCNS Lorient site, of which eight are for the French Navy. Six FREMM would have been delivered to the French Navy before end of 2019, in accordance with the 2014-2019 military programming law.