Lithuania’s Western Baltic Shipyard has laid down the first two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The construction marks the beginning of a maritime security project unveiled by Singapore on April 7. Each vessel will feature a flight deck capable of supporting a 12-tonne helicopter. They are also equipped to deploy two interceptor boats and carry up to five 20-foot containerized mission modules. The OPVs are intended to enhance Singapore’s maritime patrol and response capabilities.
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