Following our deep dive into Navantia's Ferrol shipyard, Naval News steps aboard the first-in-class F-110 frigate for the Spanish Navy, Bonifaz (F-111). We are joined by Rafael Seijo, F-110 Program Director, for an exclusive tour of this next-generation anti-submarine warfare combatant.
Designed to replace the Santa Maria-class (F-80) frigates, the F-110 introduces cutting-edge capabilities to the fleet. These features include the first deployment of a naval digital twin, Lockheed Martin's SPY-7 radar on a low-observable integrated mast, and a CODELAG propulsion plant built with reserve power margins for future directed-energy weapons.
This comprehensive walkthrough recorded in May covers the 170-square-meter multi-mission space for uncrewed systems, the machinery room's advanced acoustic stealth mounts, and the stern ASW suite featuring the Thales CAPTAS-4 compact sonar and Nixie countermeasures. The tour concludes on the bridge to review the vessel's primary striking power, including ESSM, Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), and the Leonardo 5-inch main gun.
📺 Watch Part 1: Inside the Navantia Ferrol Shipyard:
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Source: Naval News
