On February 5, 2024, blocks of the third Greek ship (HS) Formion FDI HN 3, manufactured at Salamis Shipyards, were transported from Greece to Naval Group’s shipyard in Lorient, where they will be assembled as part of the next steps of the frigate’s construction.
Yesterday’s ceremony was held in the presence of the Secretary General of the Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, the French ambassador to Greece, the Fleet Chief, and other senior officers of the Hellenic Navy.
[#Navgreek]⚓🇬🇷 On February 5th 2024, 5 blocks of the 3rd FDI-HN intended for the @NavyGR , Formion, left Greece for our shipyard in Lorient. These blocks were manufactured at Salamis Shipyards and will be assembled as part of the next steps of the frigate’s construction. pic.twitter.com/lFDnPx5I7r
— Naval Group (@navalgroup) February 5, 2024
The shipment of pre-outfitted blocks of frigate HS Formion is an important industrial and symbolic milestone in the FDI program. Manufactured at the Salamis Shipyards in Salamina, they are now being transferred to the Naval Group Shipyard in Lorient for the next steps in the frigates’ production.
This milestone underlines the success of the strong and long-term partnership between Naval Group and the Greek Defence industry, which daily demonstrates its high level of skill and ability to provide very high-quality equipment and services. As the relevant announcement states, Naval Group is proud to include Greek partners in its global supply chain.