Europe’s ‘First Dedicated Drone Carrier’: Portugal Readies Unmanned Systems Warship

Europe is soon launching its first carrier warship built exclusively for drones, with the vessel taking shape in Portugal ahead of its debut later this year.

Built by Dutch company Damen, the NRPD João II spans 108 meters (354.3 feet) and features a 94-meter (308-feet) deck for launching and landing aerial drones.

It also includes a hangar for assembly and maintenance, plus a stern ramp for deploying surface and underwater drones.

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