Colombia is pushing forward with its Strategic Surface Platforms (PES 10714CO) project, aiming to build five advanced frigates. The plan involved collaboration between Damen Shipyards from the Netherlands and Cotecmar, a Colombian shipbuilder. The government earmarked about $435 million for the first frigate’s construction, but by December 2023, expected agreements with Damen were still pending. […]
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