According to a PR published by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on January 12, 2025, the South Korean company has launched a project in Peru that represents a breakthrough for South Korea’s defense exports in Latin America. A steel-cutting and keel-laying ceremony was held at the state-run SIMA shipyard in Peru. The project includes the construction of four advanced vessels: frigates, offshore patrol vessels, and landing ships. The Peru Naval Project is part of a $480 million defense export deal signed in April 2024.
The Peru Naval Project also aligns with HD HHI’s broader “Pan-Pacific Belt Vision,” which seeks to establish regional hubs in strategic markets such as Peru, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
The frigate is based on HD HHI’s HDF-3200 design, measuring 115 meters in length, 15 meters in width, and with a draft of 4 meters. It has a displacement of 3,100 tonnes and a maximum speed of 25 knots. The OPV follows the HDP-2200 design, at 94 meters in length, 14 meters in width, and a draft of 3.5 meters. It displaces 2,400 tonnes, can reach speeds of 22 knots, and is designed for maritime patrol and security missions.