Qatari Emiri Navy and Dearsan Shipyard have signed an agreement within the scope of the design and build project of 2 units of 50-meter fast attack craft.
According to Daersan Shipyard’s social media post, the contract was signed on March 5, during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX).
New contract from DEARSAN! On March 5, 2024, during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition, a contract signature ceremony was held between the Qatari Emiri Navy and Dearsan Shipyard within the scope of design and build project of 2 units of 50-meter Fast Attack Craft. pic.twitter.com/lHCALBEvsj
The ceremony was attended by the Commander of Qatari Emiri Navy Maj. Gen. Abdullah bin Hassan Al SULAİTİ , President of Defence Industry Agency Haluk GÖRGÜN along with Dearsan Chairman Aziz YILDIRIM .
According to the shipbuilder, the vessels will be capable of undertaking effective missions in the scope of asymmetric warfare, patrol, and protection of territorial waters.
Furthermore, it will also include missions such as anti-piracy, reconnaissance and surveillance, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, border control, and base/port security.
The fast attack craft will be equipped with weapon systems for surface, air defense, and asymmetric warfare.
Turkish shipbuilding company Daersan Shipyard is currently building two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Nigerian Navy. The keel-laying ceremonies for two high-endurance offshore patrol vessels were held in 2022.
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