The French government’s defence procurement agency has placed an order for a fifth Defence and Intervention Frigate from Naval Group, the company stated. The order was notified on 31 March 2026, following the ordering of the fourth FDI in December 2025. The fifth frigate completes a programme of five units for the French Navy, with both vessels being built at Naval Group’s facility in Lorient. Pierre Éric Pommellet, Chairman and CEO of Naval Gro…