Tahya Misr (FRA Aquitaine (FREMM))

The Tahya Misr is an Aquitaine-class FREMM multi-purpose frigate, originally built for the French Navy but sold to Egypt. It is designed for anti-submarine, anti-air, and anti-surface warfare, equipped with advanced sensors and weapon systems.

Developed under the joint French-Italian FREMM program to replace aging Cold War-era warships, the vessel was originally laid down in 2012 as the French Navy's Normandie. In early 2015, France agreed to transfer the nearly completed frigate to Egypt to support its urgent maritime security needs, officially commissioning her as Tahya Misr in March of that year. Since entering service, the warship has participated in high-profile events such as the inauguration of the New Suez Canal and numerous multinational naval exercises in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Today, Tahya Misr remains an active and vital asset of the Egyptian Navy, serving as a cornerstone of the country's modern surface fleet and regional maritime deterrence.