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Brazil is considering buying the French Navy's LPD Siroco, pictured here in Toulon, after Portugal dropped interest in July. Source: Victor Barreira
French authorities informed the Brazilian Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 31 July that France has agreed to sell Brazil the French Navy's Siroco (L 9012) Foudre-class landing platform dock (LPD), a source told IHS Jane's .
The offer was made via the French Embassy in Brasilia and a Brazilian delegation is soon expected in Paris to discuss the potential acquisition, the source added, indicating Brazil maintains interest in procuring the ship. Portugal's recent decision not to acquire the amphibious assault vessel from France could have paved the way forSiroco 's potential transfer to Brazil.
A French Navy spokesperson told IHS Jane's on 4 August that negotiations with Brazil for the ship are progressing. The spokesperson added that no deal has been finalised or signed, but confirmed that Brazil is a serious prospect. The ship is currently undergoing maintenance in Toulon, he said.
A Brazilian Navy evaluation commission from the General Directorate of Naval Material recommended buying the Foudre-class LPD in late January, after a survey was conducted on the ship at its homeport in Toulon in mid-December 2014.
The ship displaces more than 12,000 tonnes and measures 168 m in length. It was commissioned in December 1998 and retired from French operation in early July.Siroco allows transport of landing boats, vehicles, troops, and equipment, as well as operation of up to four helicopters.
First-of-class Foudre (L 9011) was transferred to the Chilean Navy in 2011 where it operates as Sargento Aldea (LSDH 91).
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