SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, the commander of the Brazilian Navy, during his recent visit to India, expressed a keen interest in collaborating with Indian experts to develop helicopter carriers for its fleet.
Brazil plans to locally build two helicopter carriers to replace its current flagship, the NAM Atlantico. This multi-purpose aircraft carrier was constructed by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering, a part of BAE Systems.
Given India’s experience in developing and operating aircraft carriers, particularly its indigenously built 45000-ton carrier, the Brazilian Navy believes that Indian shipyards, like Cochin Shipyard, possess the necessary expertise and manpower to assist in the construction of 25000-ton helicopter carriers.
A collaboration with India could provide Brazil with valuable technical knowledge and experience in aircraft carrier design, construction, and operation. Such a partnership would also strengthen bilateral ties and promote defence cooperation between the two nations.
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