The post highlights Naval Group’s FDI frigate design featuring the PSIM integrated mast: a modular, pre-tested sensor/CIC/data-center mast integrating major radars, ESM/COMINT, and the SETIS CMS for 360° surveillance and improved survivability. It also notes a planned VLS growth path (16 to 32 cells) designed-in without structural changes, indicating a flexible weapons-upgrade architecture.
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France launches second FDI frigate with PSIM integrated mast module
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/05/video-frances-second-fdi-frigate-launched-by-naval-group/Video: France’s Second FDI Frigate Launched by Naval Group