CAIRO – 15 April 2021: The second multi-purpose FREMM Bergamini frigate arrived at Alexandria Naval Base on Wednesday as part of a comprehensive strategy to upgrade the Egyptian navy. The new Italian-class of the frigate has been named Berenice, an ancient seaport on the west coast of the Red Sea. Egypt also has the French class of FREMM frigate, named Aquitaine, in the anti-submarine variant. The frigate has several technical features and modern armament systems that enable it to achieve all combat missions during peace and war. The Italian military attache, Egyptian military students and students from Alexandria University attended the reception.

Source: Egypt Today April 15, 2021 10:27 UTC