South Africa puts out call for OPV design
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The South African Navy (SAN) has confirmed that it will be building new Offshore Patrol Vessels, having requested options from the international defence industry.
The programme, known as Project Biro, released a Request for Information in 2011 and is expected to issue a Request for Quotations before the end of 2012. It includes plans to also acquire Inshore Patrol Vessels.
Recent reports suggest that the final roll out will consist of eight OPVs and six IPVs, replacing the current three T-...
