Uruguay’s Defense Minister Armando Castaingdebat has unveiled plans for significant military upgrades. The announcement, made alongside President Luis Lacalle Pou, includes the construction of two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and the implementation of a new radar network. The OPV project, valued at €82.37 million ($14.71 million), involves a contract with Spanish shipyard Francisco Cardama. These […]
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