NRP D. João II: Europe’s first dedicated drone carrier is Portuguese
TL;DR: Portugal will receive the NRP D. João II, Europe’s first dedicated drone carrier, later in 2026 The 107.6-metre vessel can simultaneously operate aerial, surface, and submarine drones The project cost €132 million, mostly funded by EU recovery funds Primary mission: Atlantic surveillance, including Portugal’s EEZ — the third largest in Europe This ship positions … Read more