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BAE ships for Brazilian Navy

Issue No. 2 | January 16-31, 2012

Hampshire-based BAE Systems has signed a £133 million deal to supply ships to the Brazilian Navy for the first time. It will supply three 90-metre ocean patrol vessels, originally built for the government of Trinidad & Tobago, for maritime security roles.

The first two ships will be delivered in 2012 and the third will follow in early 2013. The contract also contains a manufacturing licence for similar class ships to be built in Brazil.

Andrew Davies, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ Maritime business, said: “This is a significant step forward in our relationship with Brazil. The ocean patrol vessels are highly capable ships and I am sure they will be a tremendous asset to the Brazilian Navy.

“We are looking forward to working together and hope this will be the start of a long-term partnership with Brazil in the maritime sector.”