The modernized Karel Doorman (M)-class frigate NRP Bartolomeu Dias (F333) of
@MarinhaPT
has received, instead of
@ThalesDefence
Vigile APX R-ESM that equips the #Dutch and #Belgian vessels, the new Thales Vigile D. Original photo by Pieter Inpijn.

· Oct 21, 2021
Differences between a Dutch modernized Karel Doorman (M)-class FFG and a Portuguese one. The Portuguese FFG lacks the SeaWatcher while the Gatekeeper is installed differently. Also, instead of Vigile APX R-ESM that equips the Dutch ships, the Portuguese will receive Vigile D v.2. twitter.com/D__Mitch/statu…
1:31 PM · May 21, 2022·Twitter Web App
https://twitter.com/D__Mitch/status/1527990420617166848