Overview

• The Ministry of Defence formally accepted the botadura of F‑111 ‘Bonifaz’, with Minister Margarita Robles thanking Navantia’s workforce for meeting the timeline.
• The €4.325 billion F‑110 program will replace the Santa María class with five ocean‑going multipurpose escorts featuring advanced air, surface and submarine warfare capabilities.
• The class introduces high digitalization including a Defense‑ and Navy‑designed digital twin for decision support and maintenance, an integrated services network, and onboard 3D printing.
• Reported equipment includes enhanced anti‑submarine systems such as MK 32 Mod 9 torpedo launchers for MK‑46/MK‑54 torpedoes and a configurable multi‑mission space.
• Official schedules point to first deliveries from 2027 at roughly one per year, with two additional units already in production and later keel‑layings projected for 2029 and 2030.