Naval Group announces low-emission stealth frigate Blue Shark

The Naval Group recently announced the Porte Avion Nouvelle Generation (PANG) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for sixth-generation fighters, drones and E-2D Hawkeye long-range radar detection aircraft. Another novelty is the Blue Shark stealth frigate.

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The development of the ship is based on the concept of environmental friendliness and technological superiority. The frigate will be oriented for use in high-intensity combat operations with the use of offensive weapons.

Blue Shark will be able to destroy enemy unmanned aerial vehicles of any type. The frigate itself will also carry drones to expand its operational capabilities. It can also be equipped with defensive weapons.

Blue Shark will be able to carry out missions in any waters due to the lack of special maintenance of the ship. Naval Group is in no hurry to promulgate the characteristics of this combat ship. It is known that it will be 160 meters long, 37 meters wide and have a displacement of 5,500 tons; emission levels will be reduced by at least 50% as compared to the existing frigates.

Source: Naval Group