Portugal has awarded a contract to Turkish protection firm STM for the development of two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the Portuguese Navy.
STM’s proposal was chosen following a current aggressive tender course of that included different worldwide firms. This contract marks the primary occasion of Türkiye exporting navy vessels to an EU and NATO member state by STM.
This deal aligns with Portugal’s strategic goal to boost its naval fleet’s capabilities and bolster logistical assist for each home and worldwide operations.
The AOR+ vessels shall be geared up to successfully transport and resupply naval items at sea with important assets, together with gasoline, aviation gasoline, ingesting water, common cargo, and ammunition. Moreover, because of their modular design, these ships will possess the pliability to carry out extra logistical capabilities and, when needed, present essential hospital assist within the occasion of disasters.
Building is ready to begin in Turkey in 2025, with the supply of each ships anticipated by 2028.
In regards to the AOR+
The Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships will function a modular design. Along with offering logistical assist, the ships can have the capability to move armored automobiles, enabling them to assist joint and amphibious operations. With an aft car ramp, every vessel shall be able to carrying as much as 20 mild tactical armored automobiles.
The vessels, measuring 137 meters in size with a displacement of 11,000 tons and a most pace of over 18 knots, shall be able to working repeatedly at sea for as much as 90 days. Every ship will accommodate 100 personnel and transport as much as 20 mild tactical armored automobiles. Geared up with superior sensors and weapon programs, the ships will primarily assist air protection operations whereas being able to partaking in all principal warfare capabilities. The vessels will function close-in weapon programs, 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon programs and chaff/decoy programs, alongside a spread of superior sensors. For helicopter operations, the ships will embody a touchdown platform for helicopters and UAVs, in addition to a UAV hangar.
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