Britain will supply the Brazilian navy with three patrol vessels

Tuesday, January 3rd 2012 - 02:37 UTC

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The UK BAE Systems has signed a deal with the Brazilian Navy to supply it with three patrol vessels. The contract is worth £133m. Read full article

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Rufus
This does leave one vitally important question - What will the ship class be called. They were the Port of Spain class, after the lead ship in the class, when they were going to Trinidad and Tobago (they were called Port of Spain, Scarborough and San Fernando). I can't find any reference to what they will be called when they're Marinha do Brasil ships.
Jan 03rd, 2012 - 12:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
Well, a year ago they would have been called Lula Class, protecting the Lula Field.
Now, . . . who knows?
Jan 03rd, 2012 - 03:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Forgetit87
“The purchase price agreed with the Brazilian Navy is £17m less than the original contract was worth, but BAE Systems said the price was a good one with which the defence giant was “comfortable”.”

Um, is BAE S. passing through hardships?
Jan 03rd, 2012 - 04:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
Doesn't matter. When required, they will explode!
Jan 03rd, 2012 - 04:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
This is a proof: South América and Britain no make more wars. War ins this time will be a disaster to ours economies. I believe in negotiations Britain-Argentina. Middle terms will be found.
Jan 03rd, 2012 - 06:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Fido Dido
“Doesn't matter. When required, they will explode! ”

Indeed typhoon buffoon, it doesn't matter when your head explode by anger in front of a computer!
Jan 04th, 2012 - 04:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Lord Ton
Maybe they'll call them the 'Falkland Class' - ?

Just to wind the Argies up :-)
Jan 04th, 2012 - 05:18 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
@6 Hello, doggy. You know how good British manufacture is. Perhaps there'll be a little prior warning. Like the propellors dropping off!
Jan 05th, 2012 - 01:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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livin' in argentina
I google earthed “Hardships” but did find anything.
Where is this strange place?
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