Mozambique orders interceptors

New craft to bolster security efforts.

Mozambique orders additional HSI32 interceptors

Mozambique has ordered three more HSI32 interceptor boats from French company CMN, joining the three Ocean Eagle 43 trimarans, three HSI32s and 24 trawlers already on order.

Navy Recognition reports that the first three HSI32s will be delivered in the middle of this year and the three new interceptors from December 2015 at a rate of one every two months.

The HSI32s have a length of 32.2 metres and a width of 6.4 metres. Crew complement is 12. The type is made from aluminium for light weight and agility. Sensor options can include a surveillance radar, electro-optical sensors and a satellite link for transferring images and other data.

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Source: defenceweb.co.za