A significant milestone for METLEN in the Belharra frigate program

On October 14th, 2025, at METLEN's facilities in Volos, the Naval Group and METLEN successfully achieved the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) campaign for two complex systems, in presence of Bureau Veritas representative. Both systems will be soon transferred to Lorient for mounting on the FDI frigate No. 5.

"With this Factory Acceptance, METLEN Technologies is proud of continuing the fruitful cooperation with Naval Group and is already preparing the assembly of the 3rd shipset. Since the start of our cooperation in 2023, we have strengthened our ties with Naval Group teams and feel confident to expand our projects together", said Nikolaos Evangeliou, Head of Operations - METLEN Technologies Volos Hub.

"After having delivered a 1st shipset one year ago, which has since been mounted on FS Formion, and with this 2nd shipset ready for delivery to Lorient, METLEN Technologies has strongly demonstrated its status as a fully reliable partner within Naval Group supply chain. Through this success, for which the total commitment of METLEN team has been much appreciated, Naval Group is now actively exploring new areas of cooperation for FDI frigates, but also other Naval Group programs", highlights Benoît Chapalain, C.E.O. of Naval Group Hellas.