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STM to Build Naval Logistics Ships for the STM to Build Naval Logistics Ships for the Portuguese Navy

STM, Türkiye`s leading naval defence company, has outperformed some of the world`s foremost naval and military shipbuilders to secure a contract to build logistics support vessels for the Portuguese Navy. Two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ship (AOR+) will be designed and built in Türkiye, with STM as the main contractor. This marks the first instance of Türkiye exporting military ships to a European Union (EU) and NATO member state through STM.

Date: Issue 136 - January 2025

STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş., known for developing modern systems and serving as a trusted partner to global navies, has achieved a significant export milestone.

In the Portuguese Navy’s logistics support vessel tender, STM emerged ahead of leading international competitors. The Portuguese Navy selected STM’s design and engineering solution as the most effective and awarded the contract to the Turkish company. This marks the first instance of Türkiye exporting military ships to a European Union (EU) and NATO member state through STM.