Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates.
“This Memorandum of Understanding aims to negotiate a new batch of four Tamandaré‑Class frigates, reaffirming the long‑standing Brazil–Germany partnership and the strategic cooperation with TKMS, while preserving and advancing transferred technological know-how, strengthening Brazil’s defense industrial base, and creating export opportunities for both countries,” President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, Bosco da Costa Junior, stated,
The signing has taken place during a Brazilian Navy ceremony marking the commissioning of the F200 Tamandaré frigate, the first vessel of the class, into the Brazilian Navy’s fleet.
The MoU will establish the foundation for the continuation and expansion of the Tamandaré‑Class Frigates Program (PFCT), aligned with the letter of intent (LOI) signed this week by the governments of Brazil and Germany in Hannover.
“Advancing with a new batch of frigates is essential to sustain critical capabilities and preserve the knowledge developed through technology transfer under the Tamandaré Program. This memorandum also reflects the strong cooperation between Brazil and Germany and TKMS’s long-term commitment to Brazil,” CEO of TKMS, Oliver Burkhard, said.
The initiative aims to renew the Brazilian Navy’s fleet, strengthen its operational capabilities and defence industrial base, and create export opportunities benefiting both countries.
The Tamandaré-Class Frigates Program (PFCT) is one of the most significant modernisation initiatives of the Brazilian Navy, according to Embraer.
The original contract was signed in 2020.