Chile plans to build its own military frigates starting in 2032

ASMAR, the Chilean Navy's shipyards and shipyards, announced that it will begin manufacturing the first frigate in 2032. This is part of a plan to promote the local naval industry, taking into account that work is currently underway on building a multipurpose warship.

1 de January de 2025 15:57

M-class frigate FF-15 Almirante Blanco, a specialist unit in surface combat, anti-submarine defense, ship boarding and search, and support in the event of natural disasters for the Chilean Navy.

The Chilean state-owned company Asmar (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada) announced that it plans to begin construction of the first frigate for the Chilean Navy in 2032 .

In an ambitious project that seeks to strengthen the country's naval capacity and promote the local shipbuilding industry, Rear Admiral José Miguel Hernández , director of Asmar , stressed that this is a long-term plan .

Asmar will be responsible for the detailed engineering and construction of the frigate , but will also require the collaboration of associated companies for the integration of necessary systems.

Asmar is currently working on the construction of a multipurpose vessel , the first of a total of four planned units , in order to ensure self-sufficiency in the manufacture of warships .

At the same time, Hernández announced that construction of the first frigate of the Chilean Navy is expected to begin in 2032 , in order not only to strengthen the country's naval capacity, but also to boost the national shipbuilding industry .

During his participation in the international congress “The Challenges of the Defense Industry in the New International Order”, held on December 4 at the “XIII International Naval and Maritime Exhibition and Conference for Latin America, Exponaval 2024” , Hernández highlighted the importance of Asmar to articulate both public and private companies in the new naval construction policy.

It is our hope to be able to build warships for the Chilean Navy in the next decade ,” said Hernández , adding that “ we will work on detailed engineering and subsequent construction, ensuring that the design is robust and adaptable to our operational needs .”

 

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