Salamis Shipyards has completed and delivered four additional outfitted blocks for the French Navy\u2019s third FDI frigate, marking the completion of all five sections the Greek shipyard was contracted to build for the vessel.<\/strong><\/p>\n The four blocks were completed at Salamis Shipyards\u2019 facilities in Greece and departed on August 28, 2026, bound for Naval Group\u2019s shipyard in Lorient, France. There, they will be incorporated into the frigate as construction progresses.<\/p>\n The latest shipment follows the delivery of the first block on May 17, bringing the total number of outfitted sections delivered by Salamis Shipyards for the third French FDI frigate to five.<\/p>\n The vessel is the third FDI frigate being built for the French Navy and the seventh frigate overall within the wider FDI programme.<\/p>\n The delivery further strengthens Salamis Shipyards\u2019 role as a strategic industrial partner of Naval Group and highlights the technical expertise the Greek shipyard has developed through its involvement in one of Europe\u2019s most advanced naval shipbuilding programmes.<\/p>\n Salamis Shipyards is involved in the construction of FDI class frigates for both the Hellenic Navy and the French Navy, producing outfitted hull and superstructure blocks that are subsequently integrated at Naval Group\u2019s facilities.<\/p>\n The company\u2019s participation represents a significant development for Greece\u2019s shipbuilding and defence industries. It is the first time a Greek shipyard has participated in the construction of a high technology warship for another country\u2019s navy.<\/p>\n Cooperation between Salamis Shipyards and Naval Group has expanded steadily since an agreement was signed in 2022.<\/p>\n Since February 2024, Salamis Shipyards has delivered outfitted blocks for the third and fourth Greek FDI HN frigates, HS Formion<\/strong> and HS Themistoklis<\/strong>. Since July 2024, the shipyard has also supplied corresponding blocks for the second French FDI frigate being constructed in Lorient.<\/p>\n With the completion of the five blocks for the third French FDI frigate, Greek industrial participation in the programme continues to expand, demonstrating the ability of the domestic shipbuilding sector to contribute to international defence supply chains and high technology naval programmes.<\/p>\n The partnership has also expanded beyond ship construction. Salamis Shipyards has signed a six year contract with Naval Group for follow on support of FDI Belharra frigates, covering technical support for Greek and French vessels.<\/p>\n Salamis Shipyards Chairman Dr. Georgios Koros said the completion of the work demonstrates Greece\u2019s growing capabilities in advanced defence shipbuilding.<\/p>\n \u201cOur ongoing cooperation with Naval Group demonstrates that Greece can be at the forefront of defence shipbuilding,\u201d Koros said.<\/p>\n He described the completion and delivery of the five blocks as confirmation of the shipyard\u2019s expertise, reliability and industrial capabilities, adding that the company is working to strengthen the role of Greece\u2019s domestic defence industry in areas critical to national security and technological self reliance.<\/p>\n The cooperation has also enabled the transfer of specialised expertise and technical knowledge to Greece through Naval Group\u2019s high technology FDI programme. This has helped Salamis Shipyards develop new capabilities, specialised knowledge and certifications required for complex naval construction projects.<\/p>\n With more than four decades of experience, Salamis Shipyards is one of Greece\u2019s established shipbuilding and defence companies. Its modern facilities, specialised workforce and compliance with European and NATO standards allow it to undertake complex military and commercial projects.<\/p>\n The company\u2019s growing role in the FDI programme highlights the increasing ability of Greece\u2019s domestic shipbuilding industry to participate in major international defence programmes and integrate into global supply chains, while strengthening the country\u2019s industrial and export potential.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1000236976-1024x768.webp)
<\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\nExpanding Greek participation in the FDI programme<\/h3>\n
Long term cooperation with Naval Group<\/h3>\n