Under President Gustavo Petro, Colombia is modernizing its navy to meet today’s challenges. This includes plans for new frigates, but high costs and delays have affected progress. The administration intends to build new PES frigates to enhance maritime security. Originally estimated at $450 million, the project has faced budget overruns with Damen Shipyards, stalling development […]
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