According to a PR published by Damen on August 12, 2024, the COTECMAR shipyads has officially signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for the construction of the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES). The agreement involves Damen providing technical support and key components based on their SIGMA 10514 model.
The PES frigate will measure 107.5 meters in length with a beam of 14.02 meters, making it a formidable addition to the Colombian Navy. With this project, Colombia joins Mexico and Brazil as the only Latin American countries capable of constructing such sophisticated naval vessels domestically.
The design incorporates the Ship Integrated Geometrical Modularity Approach (SIGMA), allowing for scalable construction and customization according to the specific needs of a navy. This flexibility has led to the model being adopted by several countries, including Indonesia and Mexico.
It is equipped for a variety of missions, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare, as well as maritime security and humanitarian support.