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NRP Dom João II Floated in Romania — Europe's First Dedicated Drone Warship Takes Shape for the Portuguese Navy

A New Class of Warship for the Atlantic The future NRP Dom João II, a 107.6-metre multi-mission naval vessel designed to operate unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater systems, was floated out on 7 April at the Damen shipyard in Galați, Romania....

Aerospace and Defence Cluster Exports 92 Per Cent of What It Produces as Sector Employs 20,000 Across 180 Entities

Portugal's aerospace, space, and defence industries exported 92 per cent of their combined output in 2024, generating a total business volume of EUR 2.1 billion and employing roughly 20,000 people across some 180 entities, according to the president...