Category: Security policy

In the presence of the Ukrainian ambassador, Vadym Omelchenko, BG 201 was launched in Sables d'Olonne on 9 December. This is the first of twenty patrol boats for the Ukrainian coastguard. The FPB 98 MKI aluminium vessels can reach 35 knots, have a range of 12 knots and can be in operation for up to two weeks. With a crew of 13, an additional six officers can be embarked. An optoelectronic monitoring system and a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) are part of the standard equipment. The shipyard delivers the boats unarmed. However, they are prepared for arming at a later date. This could...