The Navy Group unveiled the FDI XL at Euronaval 2026, increasing the frigate from 4,500t to ~5,300t. Proposed armament includes: 34 Silver A-series VLS cells for now 15/30 and possibly MdCN 16 smaller VLS cells, potentially a modular CAMM-ER Rampart CIWS, carrying up to 80 guided rockets or 16–24 short-range missiles 16 MM40 blocked 3C Exocet anti-ship missiles 8 Exocets can be replaced by launchers carrying up to 336 As small UAVs, stray munitions or as interceptor UAVs. The VLS count is based on renderings, not specs.

The Navy Group unveiled the FDI XL at Euronaval 2026, increasing the frigate from 4,500t to ~5,300t. Proposed armament includes: 34 Silver A-series VLS cells for now 15/30 and possibly MdCN 16 smaller VLS cells, potentially a modular CAMM-ER Rampart CIWS, carrying up to 80 guided rockets or 16–24 short-range missiles 16 MM40 blocked 3C Exocet anti-ship missiles 8 Exocets can be replaced by launchers carrying up to 336 As small UAVs, stray munitions or as interceptor UAVs. The VLS count is based on renderings, not specs.