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Navy celebrates manufacture of first Egyptian-made frigate


Fri 07 Sep 2018 | 01:35 PM
Taarek Refaat

CAIRO, SEPT 7 (SEE)- Naval forces celebrated the manufacture of the first Egyptian-made frigate on Friday.

Alexandria Shipyard Company for Marine Industries in cooperation with French Naval Group managed to successfully build the frigate in preparation for entering the service of the Egyptian navy.

The frigate is highly equipped with the latest technological capabilities, including surveillance systems allowing it to carry out monitoring, tracking, and engagement with air, and undersea targets.

The governor of Alexandria, leaders of the armed forces, workers and engineers of Alexandria Shipyard and a delegation headed by the French Ambassador were among the attendees.