Spanish Navy, Navantia, chart course for F110 IAMD variant

The Spanish Navy and Navantia are defining an F110 integrated air and missile defence variant to complement the five Bonifaz-class frigates already under construction. The proposed evolution would expand vertical-launch capacity and introduce the SCOMBA New Generation combat-management system while retaining anti-submarine, anti-surface and multimission capabilities. Intended missions include area air defence, ballistic- and cruise-missile defence, high-value-unit escort and coordination of a naval force’s air-defence picture. A formal definition study is expected in early 2027, with the final configuration subject to military requirements and procurement decisions rather than an announced construction contract.