Spanish Navy and Navantia Design New Integrated Air and Missile Defence Frigate
The Spanish Navy and Navantia are collaborating on the design of a new frigate, an evolution of the F110 class, named F110 IAMD. This new vessel will feature enhanced integrated air and missile defence capabilities to counter a wide range of aerial threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles. The frigate will also retain multi-mission capabilities such as anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, and will incorporate an advanced command and control system. The development aims to strengthen the Spanish Navy's fleet and enhance its interoperability within NATO and EU task groups.
Why it matters
The F110 IAMD frigate is designed to counter advanced aerial threats and coordinate air defence within naval task groups.
Source: Naval News — read the original
Source published 23 Oct 2026, 08:57 UTC