Editing Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate (section)

== Future replacement of the ''Fridtjof Nansen'' class ==
In June 2023, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence published ''The Military Advice of the Chief of Defence 2023'', in which General Eirik Kristoffersen (Chief of Defence) recommended that Norway replace the RNoN's in-service ''Fridtjof Nansen''-class frigates and increase the force level to six ships. Delivering a new frigate likely will be central to the government’s long-term plan to build a new surface force structure within a wider fleet renewal programme. The government likely will emphasize the need to deliver the future frigate through partnership with close allies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/01/norway-seeks-international-partners-for-future-frigate/ |title=Norway Seeks International Partners For Future Frigate |last=Willett |first=Lee |work=Naval News |date=23 January 2024 |access-date=20 February 2024}}</ref>

In the New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence from April 2024, it is proposed to replace the class with five new frigates with the same focus (ASW) as the Nansen class.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan' |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-norwegian-long-term-plan-on-defence-a-historic-plan/id3032878/ |website=Government.no |publisher=Norwegian Government |access-date=15 April 2024}}</ref>