Naval News reports that Navantia will repair and modernize two Mandume-class patrol vessels for Angola at its San Fernando yard in Cádiz, Spain. The ships are Golfinho and Atlântico.
The agreement was signed with Simportex, the state-owned procurement company for Angola's Ministry of Defence. The report draws on a Navantia press release.
The package also covers training for Angolan naval officers in Spain, two years of life-cycle support and knowledge transfer to support maintenance in Angola.
Figures in the source report +
| Figure | Value | Unit | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrol vessels covered | 2 | vessels | Golfinho and Atlântico, as identified in Navantia release reported by Naval News |
| Life-cycle support period | 2 | years | Included in reported contract; no completion date or price given |
Source: Naval News · original report