DCNS has been awarded a modernization contract for the French Navy's La Fayette Frigates (FLF). The upgrade will begin in 2020 and the first of ship will be delivered in 2021.
Designed to fulfill prevention, protection and intervention missions, La Fayette type frigates will receive upgraded combat system and include renovations to the structure and electronic and computer systems. The FLF will be retrofitted with an anti-submarine capability with the integration of a hull-mounted sonar and anti-torpedo countermeasures.