Bruno
GA Member
- Jul 1, 2018
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From: Luís Amado, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Portuguese Republic
Subject: Ministry of Defence, Kingdom of Sweden Connor
Your Excellency,
I extend my warm regards to you and the people of Sweden. The Portuguese Republic is currently engaged in a significant enhancement of its maritime security architecture. Given our shared commitment to safeguarding open sea lanes and countering asymmetric threats such as piracy, trafficking, and unauthorized incursions, we have identified the RBS-15 Mk3 coastal defence missile system as a critical capability for our defence modernization programme. Portugal requests, if possible, the procurement of 14 batteries, complete with launchers, command units, and full missile allotments, to be deployed along key sectors of our Atlantic coastline and island territories. The RBS-15 Mk3’s long range, sea-skimming trajectory, and precision strike capacity make it ideally suited to Portugal’s requirements for both deterrence and rapid response.
In addition to this acquisition, we propose establishing a Portugal–Sweden Maritime Security Cooperation Arrangement, which could include joint naval exercises, operational training on missile deployment, and an exchange of expertise on coastal surveillance integration. Portugal is prepared to proceed with contract negotiations immediately, ensuring delivery timelines that align with our ongoing modernization schedule.
I look forward to your favorable response and to the opportunity of deepening the strategic partnership between our two nations.
Sincerely,
Luís Amado
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Portuguese Republic
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