Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 3:51:27-3:52:53

Portugal’s existing frigates in the December 2025 discussion

Portugal's two frigate classes anchor the fleet description, while some smaller-vessel counts remain uncertain.

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Question

Does Portugal still have a substantial surface fleet?

Short answer

Five frigates in two classes are identified, with some uncertainty over smaller-vessel counts.

Notes

Alex describes five Portuguese frigates in the Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama classes during the December 2025 fleet discussion. He compares their approximate displacement, length, speed, and range. He is less definite about the number of corvettes. A comparison of sailing and patrol vessels is also corrected while the participants check the fleet listing.