US EditionTKMS-Built First Tamandaré-Class Frigate Enters Service with Brazilian Navy as Four-Ship Programme Advances
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Brazilian Navy commissions its first Tamandaré-class frigate
The Tamandaré frigate (F200), built at the TKMS shipyard in Itajaí (SC) in less than four years, has been officially commissioned into the Brazilian Fleet in a ceremony held by the Brazilian Navy, marking the start of its operational service.
Signature: Brazilian NavyOliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS: "Progressing with a new batch of frigates is essential to maintain critical capabilities and preserve the knowledge developed through technology transfer under the Tamandaré Class Frigates Program.
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
The vessel was built at TKMS’ shipyard in Itajaí in less than four years. It is the first ship delivered under Brazil’s Tamandaré Class Frigates Programme, which the company described as the most advanced naval project ever developed in the country. The programme is led by the Brazilian Navy and managed by EMGEPRON. Construction is being carried out by Águas Azuis, a joint venture formed by TKMS, Embraer and Atech. Senior representatives from TK…
New investments must boost the Brazilian naval industry. The Navy and the naval company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed a memorandum to build four more frigates of the Tamandaré class at the Itajaí shipyard in Santa Catarina. It is a partnership with the Embraer Group, holder of 25% of the consortium. The final contract, estimated at more than R$ 10 billion, will still be negotiated. + Read more news from Brazil in West With the e…
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