New support ship to feature drones, helicopters and 60-metre boarding boats

Drones are revolutionising naval warfare and the new Multi-Purpose Support Ship 9000 is designed to play a key role.

This 130-metre-long vessel, primarily a drone carrier, will support submarine rescue, diving operations, and helicopter missions.

Equipped with a helicopter hangar, flight deck, and drone runway, it will house both fixed-wing and VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) drones, with 60-metre boarding boats on either side.

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Currently under construction in Romania for the Portuguese Navy, the ship is expected to enter service in 2026.

Find out all the gen on the MPSS 9000 in the video above.