The Portuguese Navy and Turkish defence technology company STM have entered into agreements for the construction of two new replenishment vessels.
The two vessels, which have been classified as auxiliary oiler replenisher and logistics ships, will each have an LOA of 137 metres, a displacement of 11,000 tonnes, a top speed of 18 knots, a range of 14,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots, and space for 100 crewmembers and other personnel. The vessels will be of modular design to permit installation of additional sensor and weapons packages including those for defending against airborne threats.
