Brazil is set to construct 11 NPa500MB offshore patrol vessels under the PRONAPA, with an estimated cost of 2.8 billion reais. The project has been categorized as a national priority, focusing on local assembly, enhanced maritime security, and supporting technological cooperation. The vessels will be outfitted with advanced systems for various operations, with deliveries scheduled from 2025 through 2037.
Brazil has initiated the construction of 11 new offshore patrol vessels known as NPa500MB, following the Brazilian Navy’s Naval Systems Design Center’s delivery of the basic engineering plan to Emgepron in January 2025. This initiative is part of the Patrol Vessel Acquisition Program (PRONAPA), aimed at enhancing the surveillance and protection of Brazil’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and countering illegal activities.
The construction of the NPa500MB vessels represents a strategic advancement for the Brazilian Navy, focusing on the enhancement of maritime security and the promotion of national defense capabilities. It is indicative of Brazil’s commitment to local production and technology transfer in military shipbuilding, supported by a robust budget allocation through the Multi-Year Plan extending to 2035.
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