Ukraine plans to purchase two more corvettes

20 December, 2024 Hetman Ivan Mazepa (F-211) corvette. July, 2024. Frame from the video of the Ukrainian Navy

The Maritime Security Strategy Implementation Plan approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for the purchase of two more corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy. The relevant document was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on November 22. According to the plan, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is to conclude a foreign economic contract for the construction of two new corvettes in the interests of the Navy in 2024-2026.

The specific type of ships or potential contractors are not named. However, it would be logical to assume that these are the same type of Turkish Ada-class corvettes, as two of them are already being built to order for Ukraine. After the contract is signed, the construction of the ships and their delivery to the customer is expected to last from 2026 to 2030.

The new ships should ensure that Ukraine's naval capabilities are sufficient to ensure the defense of the sea coast and protect national interests in the Black and Azov Seas.