Egyptian FREMM Frigates to Get Aster-30 Missiles, Vulcano Munitions Our Bureau 325
FREMM Bergamini-class frigate
The Egyptian Navy has reportedly taken delivery of ASTER-30 vertically launched surface-to-air missiles and Vulcano precision-guided, gun-launched munitions to equip them on the service’s FREMM Bergamini-class frigates.
Cairo bought two frigates built by Italian company Fincantieri and other military equipment for €1.2 billion. The contract was signed in August 2020, as per older reports.
The first ship, Al Galala (FFG 1002) frigate reached the Egyptian Navy base in Alexandria on 30 December 2020. The second one joined the Egyptian Navy in April 2021. Formerly known as Emilio Bianchi, the frigate was renamed Bernees (FFG 10030).