Djebel Chenoua-class

The Djebel Chenoua-class corvettes represent a domestic effort in naval construction, having been designed and assembled within Algeria. Development took place at shipyards near Oran, with the construction program commencing in the 1980s. To date, four units have been completed to serve the national maritime interests.

The class is designed for anti-ship warfare and search and rescue operations. The propulsion configuration consists of multiple diesels and shafts, providing the necessary mobility for coastal and offshore engagements. The primary armament includes active radar homing missiles for surface strikes. For close-in engagements and point defense, the vessels utilize a high-rate-of-fire bow gun and a Gatling-type air defense system at the stern. Sensors and processing systems include dedicated attack and acquisition radars, an optronic fire control director, and electronic warfare countermeasures. The ships also carry a rigid-hulled inflatable boat for secondary maritime tasks.

These corvettes are operated by the Algerian National Navy. Since the commissioning of the lead ship in the late 1980s, the class has maintained an active status. All four units remain in service, providing the fleet with dedicated anti-ship and search and rescue capabilities.