Tamandare's missile capacity and future growth

Launch capacity chosen during construction can shape a frigate's usefulness over a service life of 20 to 30 years. Rebuilding it later takes time. The Tamandare hull and intended South Atlantic role receive praise, yet its 12-missile CAMM load is judged small for a ship already fitted with capable sensors and combat systems. The procurement argument favors installing more capacity at the outset because later threats could require capabilities that present missions do not.