On February 2, 2026, the Swedish Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment (Amf 4) confirmed that the French Navy FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h (D660) entered the port of Gothenburg and moored at Arendal for a scheduled visit through February 5. The port call coincided with Sweden’s final evaluation phase for its Luleå-class frigate procurement, in which France participates. Expected in early 2026, the procurement choice, valued at approximately $5 billion, represents Sweden’s first acquisition of large warships since the early 1980s. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The port call of the Amiral Ronarc’h took place as Sweden evaluates three competing offers for the Luleå-class frigate program, which is estimated at roughly $5 billion and foresees the delivery of two ships by 2030, followed by two additional units by 2035. (Picture source: Ambassade de France en Suède) |