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FREMM frigate “Virginio FASAN”
The second Italian FREMM frigate “Virginio FASAN” starts sea trials

On 14th June 2012 the Italian First-of-Class (FoC) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Fasan Frigate, sailed for the first time, ...
Five A400M “Grizzlies” take to the Air !
Five A400M “Grizzlies” take to the Air !

On 7th June, the 5 A400M aircraft (codename Grizzly) used for flight testing took off from Toulouse for a unique formation flight.
Lynx Helicopter landed on FREMM Frigate
Lynx Helicopter landed on FREMM Frigate

First trials to certify the aviation platform equipment of the French FREMM frigate Aquitaine with French Navy “Lynx helicopter” were conducted in the Atlantic off Lorient on Tuesday 31st of January and Wednesday 1st of February 2012.
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16 February 2011: A400M Maturity Gate Milestone Achieved

One of the most important industrial decisions on the A400M Programme was taken on 16 February 2011. The so called Maturity Gate Milestone was reviewed by an independent panel and as a result of this review the gate has now been passed.