Vanguard
Vanguard
Patrol Boats
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Vanguard
Designation
Vanguard
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Patrol Boats
Manufacturer
Kongsberg
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Vanguard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has been designed by Kongsberg to serve both civilian and military operations in a wide range of missions. The Vanguard has been designed to conduct search and rescue (SAR), harbor and assets protection, subsea survey, anti-access / area-denial (A2AD), anti-submarine warfare and mine clearance, detection and disposal missions among others. The ship features a flight deck and hangar for a single multipurpose helicopter as well as interchangeable mission modules utilizing a variety of unmanned vehicles. The architecture allows future growth incorporating new technologies and advanced sensors. The Vanguard ship design was unveiled on September 26, 2019.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Patrol Boats
Status
Under Development
Origin
Norway
Contractor
Kongsberg
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
Total Production
?
Details
Country of Origin
Norway
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003946
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
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