Embraer, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), and the Brazilian Ministry of Defense signed a Memorandum of Understanding on April 24, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro to expand the Tamandaré Class Frigates Program with four additional vessels. This move establishes the foundation for a second batch, directly strengthening Brazil’s naval operational capabilities and defense industrial base.
The agreement builds on the successful delivery of the lead frigate F200, completed on schedule in under four years. The remaining three initial frigates from the first batch are set for delivery to the Brazilian Navy by 2029.
Key players include Embraer Defense & Security and TKMS, partnering through the Águas Azuis consortium formed earlier with Atech. The original contract, signed in March 2020 via Emgepron, targeted deliveries between 2025 and 2028.
This expansion reinforces strategic Brazil-Germany cooperation in naval defense, focusing on technology transfer and high-skilled job creation. It enhances fleet modernization, addressing operational gaps in Brazil’s Atlantic-facing navy amid regional security demands.