The Tridente Project: building of frigates for the Chilean Navy
Article Abstract:
The careful process of replacing Chile's Escuadra Nacional vessels with ocean units is detailed. Blohm and Voss AG of Germany's MEKO 200 engineering proposal was selected, with the first new frigate scheduled for late 2006.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2000
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Chile
Article Abstract:
Modernization of both the submarine and blue-water surface vessels is a top priority for the Chilean navy. Interoperation with regional allies is always a consideration.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2000
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