Italian Frigates Cost More 25% to Portugal
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Portugal will pay more than one billion for each FREMM, against 750 million paid by Italy in 2024. Government claims that price includes correction for inflation until delivery, in 2029 and 2030.
Ministry assumes that the inflation factor will influence the final amount of contracts made under the SAFE programme. Luís Montenegro revealed construction values of the ships that Defense considers to be confidential.
The Chega party's request comes after the PSD and CDS-PP parties asked for a hearing with the Minister of Defense, Nuno Melo, to "dispel any doubt" about the process of acquiring the three frigates from Italy.
The Arri asked today parliamentary hearings of the Minister of Defense, Nuno Melo, and a representative of the Portuguese company NT Group (NTG), to clarify issues related to the acquisition of three frigates to Italy.
In 2024, the Italians acquired two ships for 750 million euros per unit. The Portuguese Navy is expected to pay more than one billion for each frigate.
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