Embraer delivered its first naval vessel to the Brazilian Navy last week after the frigate Tamandaré-class frigate Tamandaré (F200) was formally commissioned in Rio de Janeiro.
The Brazilian manufacturer, already one of the world’s largest aircraft producers, entered the naval defense segment through the frigate program as it seeks to diversify revenue sources beyond commercial and military aviation.
During the commissioning ceremony on April 24, the Águas Azuis consortium — formed by Embraer, Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Atech — signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to evaluate the construction of four additional frigates.
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The document opens negotiations for a potential second batch of ships beyond the original four-vessel order.
The initial program includes four frigates currently being built at the Thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in southern Brazil. Tamandaré is the first vessel to be delivered, while the remaining ships are at different stages of construction.
The frigates are based on TKMS’ MEKO A-100 platform and are intended to replace older Brazilian Navy vessels.
They are designed for anti-submarine warfare, air defense, maritime patrol and escort missions.
According to Embraer, around 2,000 workers are directly involved in the program, which the company says has generated roughly 23,000 direct and indirect jobs.
