2 sources · first reported 5d ago
STM, a Turkish naval engineering company, has begun construction of a second logistics support ship for the Portuguese Navy. The project marks a significant expansion of Turkey's defense export portfolio into NATO's maritime domain. The steel-cutting ceremony for the ship, N.R.P. D. DINIS, was held in Istanbul.
This project represents Turkey's first-ever naval ship export to a European Union country and signifies a growing presence in the global defense market. The logistics support ship will enhance the Portuguese Navy's capabilities in maritime operations.
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