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𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜’𝐡: 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚 In January 2026, the FDI Amiral Ronarc’h departed Brest, its home port, beginning an extended deployment that will take it from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. Over the coming months, the ship, its systems and its crew will be put to the test across a wide range of operational environments – some of them among the most demanding. This deployment marks the final validation stage before the frigate enters active service. It puts the FDI to the test in real-world conditions, demonstrating what it is designed to deliver: – a compact, frontline frigate – built for contested environments – operating across the full spectrum, from high-intensity conflict to asymmetric threats Beyond performance, a new model is emerging. A fully digital architecture, with cyber resilience built in from the outset, enabling real-time data processing and sensor fusion. Seamless integration into multinational environments — now a core requirement in modern naval operations. Endurance at sea, with sustained performance over time. A scalable design, engineered to evolve with future developments in naval warfare. This is not a demonstration. This is operational validation. Marine Nationale DGA - Direction générale de l'armement

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