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Navy with OK of 47 million to review the submarine Arpan
Publication: ECO
Author: Ana Marcela
Source published: 19/10/2026, 10:54:10 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 13:01:52 UTC
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Briefings
The Portuguese Navy received authorization to spend up to 47 million euros for a mandatory maintenance and overhaul of the Arpão submarine, scheduled between 2026 and 2028. This operation, funded by the Military Programming Law, includes structural inspections, propulsion system checks, and component replacements as part of the standard maintenance cycle. The Arpão, a Trident-class submarine built by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft in Kiel, was delivered to the Portuguese Navy in December 2010 and first arrived at the Naval Base of Lisbon in April 2011.
Key points
- The Portuguese Navy obtained authorization to spend up to 47 million euros for a mandatory maintenance and overhaul of the Arpão submarine, scheduled between 2026 and 2028.
- The Arpão, a Trident-class submarine built by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft in Kiel, was delivered to the Portuguese Navy in December 2010 and first arrived at the Naval Base of Lisbon in April 2011.
Context
The Arpão is one of two Trident-class submarines operated by the Portuguese Navy. The maintenance is mandatory to ensure safety, reliability, and operational readiness, integrating structural inspections, propulsion system checks, and component replacements. The operation is funded by the Military Programming Law and must be completed within the specified budget limits for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Limitations
The evidence covers only the authorization for the Arpão submarine maintenance, excluding details about the specific scope of the overhaul beyond the listed inspection types. The source material does not provide information on the actual timeline of the maintenance work, the specific results of the inspections, or the final cost incurred after the 47 million euro authorization.
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