French shipyard PIRIOU announced it has launched the first of three Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) on order for the Navy of Senegal. The first-in-class ship "Walo" was launched on 11 April 2022 in Concarneau, Brittany.
A CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) ordered by the Senegalese Defense Ministry landed on April 6 at Dakar’s airport. The aircraft was modified by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).
Israel Shipyards in early November delivered the final two Fast Patrol Craft ordered by the navy of Senegal: "Lac Retba", a Shaldag MK V vessel and "Cachouane", a Shaldag MK II boat.
PIRIOU shipyard today held a steel cutting ceremony for the first of three Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Senegalese Navy.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia lifted the veil on the Senegalese Air Force (Armée de l'Air Sénégalaise) second CN-235 aircraft. The maritime patrol aircraft was officially shown in its final livery during its roll out on August 4 in Bandung.
Israel Shipyards started sea trials of the third SHALDAG MK II Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) on order for the navy of Senegal.
The Ministry of Armed Forces of Senegal and French shipbuilder PIRIOU signed November 17 a procurement contract for three OPV 58 S for the Navy of Senegal. The vessels will be fitted with missile systems, a first for this African navy.
