CMN Naval Platforms
Type: shipyard
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Naval Group
Overview
French-Angolan partnership establishing naval shipbuilding capability in Angola representing significant maritime industry development. Angola partnered with French shipbuilder CMN (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie) establishing production line in Angola for patrol vessels and potentially larger combatants. Programme aims developing domestic shipbuilding capability, creating employment, technology transfer, and providing Angolan Navy with locally-built vessels. Early production phase with first vessels under construction. Represents Angolan Vision 2025 goals developing defense industrial base and reducing import dependence. Future Angolan Navy vessels may include offshore patrol vessels, fast attack craft, and support ships built domestically.
Technical Specifications
| type | Patrol vessels and potentially corvettes |
|---|---|
| status | In development / early production |
| facility | New shipyard in Angola with French technology transfer |
| manufacturer | CMN (France) / Angola |
Operators
- Angola
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