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FFG(X): anti-submarine design and shipyard partnerships

FREMM is preferred for anti-submarine capability on paper, while the Álvaro de Bazán submission is preferred when the shipyard partnership is included.

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Question

How does including the shipyard change the comparison of FFG(X) submissions' anti-submarine capability?

Short answer

FREMM is preferred on paper for anti-submarine capability. Including the lead yard favours the Álvaro de Bazán submission and its General Dynamics and Bath Iron Works partnership.

Notes

On paper, FREMM is the preferred anti-submarine design among the five FFG(X) submissions. Including the lead yard changes that preference to the Álvaro de Bazán submission. General Dynamics and Bath Iron Works are judged a stronger yard pairing than Fincantieri Marine Group. The choice therefore depends on the organisation expected to build the ship as well as its design specifications.