Italian FREMM EVO frigates add dual-band AESA radar and anti-drone upgrades

The post describes the next-generation FREMM “EVOLUTION” frigate configuration, notably upgrading from a single rotating AESA radar to the Leonardo Kronos Dual-Band Radar suite with multiple fixed AESA arrays (C-band Kronos Quad + X-band Kronos StarFire). It also highlights planned anti-drone capabilities and new mission/threat adaptations, indicating a meaningful capability refresh for NATO surface combatants.