Navantia Lays Keel for Third F110 Frigate Seven Months Early in Spain
Navantia's Ferrol shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony for the F113 frigate 'Menéndez de Avilés', the third of five F110-class multi-mission frigates for the Spanish Navy, seven months ahead of schedule. The €4.33 billion program features advanced multi-domain warfare capabilities, digital twin technology, and a new Digital Block Factory. The first frigate, Bonifaz (F111), is afloat for system installation ahead of a 2028 delivery, while construction continues on the remaining vessels.
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Navantia Lays Keel for Third F110 Frigate Menéndez de Avilés Seven Months Early
Navantia's Ferrol shipyard has laid the keel for the Menéndez de Avilés (F113), the third of five F110-class multi-mission frigates for the Spanish Navy, achieving the milestone seven months ahead of schedule. The ceremony was attended by senior Spanish Ministry of Defence and Navantia officials. The F110 program, valued at €4.33 billion, is progressing rapidly, with the first ship, Bonifaz (F111), preparing for sea trials and delivery planned for 2028. The second frigate, Roger de Lauria (F112), is nearing launch. The fourth ship, Luis de Córdova (F114), is being built alongside the new Digital Block Factory at Ferrol. The frigates are designed for multi-domain warfare, featuring anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine capabilities, and will incorporate a Digital Twin system for remote monitoring and maintenance using cloud computing and machine learning.
Navantia Lays Keel for Third F110 Frigate Menéndez de Avilés Seven Months Early
Navantia's Ferrol shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony for the Menéndez de Avilés (F113), the third frigate in Spain's F110 programme, seven months ahead of the contractual date. The event was attended by senior Spanish Ministry of Defence and Navantia officials. The milestone initiates the next construction phase, with block assembly continuing on slipway 2. The €4.33bn programme includes five multi-mission frigates. The first ship, Bonifaz (F111), is afloat undergoing system installation and is planned for delivery in 2028. The second frigate, Roger de Lauria (F112), recently reached a structural milestone. Construction of the fourth frigate, Luis de Córdova (F114), is underway alongside the commissioning of Navantia's new Digital Block Factory. The F110 class is designed for multi-domain warfare and features a Digital Twin for remote monitoring and maintenance.
Navantia Lays Keel for Third F110 Frigate Menéndez de Avilés Seven Months Early
Navantia's Ferrol shipyard has formally laid the keel for the Menéndez de Avilés (F113), the third frigate in Spain's F110 program, seven months ahead of the contractual schedule. The ceremony was attended by senior Spanish defense officials and Navantia leadership. The F110 program, approved in 2019, includes five multi-mission frigates valued at €4.33 billion ($4.94 billion). Four frigates are currently under construction. The lead ship, Bonifaz (F111), is pier-side undergoing system installation and SPY-7 radar integration, with delivery planned for 2028. Roger de Lauria (F112) recently achieved a structural milestone and is set for post-summer launch. Luis de Córdoba (F114) construction is synchronized with the commissioning of Navantia's new digital module factory. The F110 class is designed for multi-domain operations against hybrid threats and incorporates digital twin technology for remote monitoring and maintenance using cloud computing, machine learning, and IoT.
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Navantia Lays Keel of F113 Frigate Seven Months Ahead of Schedule at Ferrol Shipyard
Navantia's Ferrol shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony for the F113 frigate 'Menéndez de Avilés', the third Bonifaz-class vessel in the F110 program, seven months ahead of the contractual schedule. The event was chaired by Admiral Aniceto Rosique (DIGAM) and Navantia Chairman Ricardo Domínguez, joined by Spanish Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Antonio Piñeiro. The F111 'Bonifaz' is afloat undergoing system installation and commissioning ahead of 2028 delivery. The F112 'Roger de Lauria' is preparing for launch after summer. The F114 'Luis de Córdova' is in early construction, coinciding with the startup of the Digital Block Factory, a unique European facility. The program highlights schedule discipline, high technological content, multi-role capabilities (anti-submarine, anti-air, anti-surface), and support for Spain's strategic autonomy and export potential.
Navantia Lays Keel of F113 Frigate Seven Months Ahead of Schedule at Ferrol Shipyard
Navantia's Ferrol shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony for the F113 frigate 'Menéndez de Avilés', the third vessel in the F110 program for the Spanish Navy. The milestone was achieved seven months ahead of the contractual schedule, highlighting strong cooperation between Navantia and the Ministry of Defence. The ceremony was chaired by Admiral Aniceto Rosique (DIGAM) and Navantia Chairman Ricardo Domínguez. The F111 'Bonifaz' is afloat and undergoing system installation ahead of 2028 delivery. The F112 'Roger de Lauria' is preparing for launch after summer, and the F114 'Luis de Córdova' is in early construction stages. A new Digital Block Factory, unique in Europe for military shipbuilding, is being commissioned at the yard. The F110 frigates are multi-purpose escort vessels with anti-submarine, anti-air, and anti-surface capabilities, designed for hybrid warfare and new threats.