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2020-04-01

Embraer and TKMS Sign Contract with Brazilian Navy

On March 5, Águas Azuis, a company created by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, and Emgepron, an independent state company, linked to the Ministry of Defense through the Brazilian Navy Command, signed a contract in Rio de Janeiro for building four state-of-the-art Tamandaré Class Ships. The deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2028.

The construction will take place completely in Brazil, in Itajaí, Santa Catarina State, and is expected to have local content rates above 30 per cent for the first vessel and 40 per cent for the others. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will supply the naval technology of its MEKO Class shipbuilding platform of defence vessels that is already in operation in 15 countries. Embraer will integrate sensors and weaponry into the combat system, bringing to the programme its 50 years of experience in systems technology solutions and in-service support.

Atech, an Embraer Group company, will be the supplier of the CMS (Combat Management System) and IPMS (Integrated Platform Management System, from L3 MAPPS), and the recipient of technology transfer in cooperation with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, a thyssenkrupp Marine Systems subsidiary that produces the CMS and sonar systems.

“We are grateful to participate in such an important milestone in the history of Brazil’s naval defence, with the most advanced ships in their class. Looking back at the great achievements we had since the construction of Tupi Class submarines in 1980s, it is a recognition of the technological excellence, reliability and longevity of solutions that we have offered for almost two centuries. The Tamandaré Class Programme will strengthen our ties by transferring technology and generating highly qualified jobs for the country,” said Dr. Rolf Wirtz, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.

“The partnership validates our efforts to expand our defence and security portfolio beyond the aeronautical segment. Over the past few years, we have acquired expertise in developing and integrating complex systems, among others, in order to qualify Embraer to meet the needs of the Brazilian Navy, further strengthening our position as a strategic partner of the Brazilian State,” added Embraer Defense & Security President and CEO Jackson Schneider.

In addition to construction, the contract includes a sustained transfer of technology in naval engineering for building military ships and combat and platform management systems, as well as integrated logistical support and lifecycle management.

The Tamandaré Class Programme reportedly has the potential to generate direct and indirect job opportunities of high level of qualification. It provides for a national partnership model with the ability to transfer technology and qualify local labour, which could guarantee the development of future strategic defence projects in Brazil.

The naval alliance between thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Embraer Defense & Security would also be able to create a base for exporting naval defence products from Brazil.

Modular Design

The new multi-mission vessels will be based on the proven MEKO Class shipbuilding solutions from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems that are already deployed in 82 vessels operating in the Navies of countries, including Portugal, Greece, Australia, Argentina and Algeria. A key design philosophy of the MEKO classes is design iteration, whereby the best design features of each class evolve into the next class, ensuring the new classes of ships have solid, well-proven technology, materials and standards.

This design progression reduces risk, allowing competent and proficient innovations to be introduced into a new class. MEKO’s modular design concept facilitates local integration and technology transfer, helping to reduce maintenance and modernisation costs. Combining cutting-edge technology, innovation and combat capabilities, the MEKO Class is an authentic escort vessel for operating in waters, featuring autonomy and robust qualities.

Strategic Alliance

The member companies have a long-standing relationship, in addition to a strong presence in several countries. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, a thyssenkrupp Group company, is the leader of the Águas Azuis naval partnership and one of the world’s leading suppliers of systems for submarines and naval surface vessels, as well as maritime safety technologies, with a centuries-old history of shipbuilding. Embraer Defense & Security, Embraer’s business unit, is present in more than 60 countries and is a leader in the aerospace and defence industry in Latin America.

While Atech, an Embraer subsidiary, develops innovative solutions for the air traffic control, command and control systems, cyber security, instrumentation and control systems, embedded systems, simulators and logistics areas. The company also operates in other strategic projects of Brazilian Navy such as the LABGENE (Nuclear Power Generation Laboratory), for which it develops Control and Protection systems, as well as the tactical mission combat system for the H225M/H-XBR SUPER COUGAR.

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