Damen launches 'Drone Carrier' for the Portuguese Navy

Damen Shipyards has launched a dedicated drone carrier vessel for the Portuguese Navy, purpose-built to deploy, operate, and recover multiple unmanned aerial and surface systems. The vessel represents a new class of naval platform optimized for multi-domain unmanned operations in maritime environments. The launch marks a capability milestone for the Portuguese Navy as it integrates drone warfare into its force structure. Technical specifications including displacement, drone capacity, and sensor suite details are expected to accompany the formal commissioning.