# How a French frigate’s radical bow design makes for smooth sailing

- Source: Defense News
- Published: 2026-11-06T10:33:39+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/11/06/how-a-french-frigates-radical-bow-design-makes-for-smooth-sailing/
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The inverted bow on the new FDI frigates makes for better seakeeping, said the former French Navy captain who commanded the lead ship of the class during sea trials.

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