“Historic Alliance Formed: EDF ‘Call 2’ Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette Project Agreement Unveiled at Euronaval”
During the Euronaval event in Paris and following the decision made by the European Commission in May 2024 regarding the proposal presented on November 22nd, 2023, by a group of three European shipyards, Navantia (ES), Fincantieri (IT), and Naval Group (FR), along with Naviris (FR/IT), the CEOs of these four companies convened today to finalize the Initial Consortium Agreement aimed at governing the implementation of the second phase (Call 2) of the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette (MMPC) Project. It is anticipated that the Greek engineering firm HYDRUS will join this Consortium. The Grant Agreement pertinent to Call 2 will be deliberated with OCCAR-EA, as designated by the European Commission.
Building upon the foundational MMPC Call 1 initiative (2021) and within the PESCO framework, industry commitment is elevated in MMPC Call 2, bolstered by the selection of the proposal by the European Commission (EC) for the maximum EDF budget of 154.5 M€. As noted by the EC, this forthcoming phase will be overseen by OCCAR-EA, representing the EC. For this advancement, the co-financing commitment from Italy, Spain, France, and Greece will embody a collective investment in the shared security and defense goals delineated by PESCO and the European Commission.
The subsequent phase of the MMPC Project is directed at completing the design of the Corvettes and incorporating innovative technological components that will enable the vessels to accommodate various systems and payloads, thereby performing a wider array of tasks and missions. Furthermore, the second phase of the project will include the initiation of production for the first two prototypes of the Corvettes: one Long-Range Multipurpose version (LRM) and one Full Combat Multipurpose version (FCM), which will establish a foundation for the future national fleets of advanced corvettes, ultimately aiming to enhance the level of commonality, interoperability, and standardization among the different Member States’ Navies while contributing to five key aspects of European autonomy: Economy, Defense, Technology, Industry, and Security.
