Piriou and DCNS win B2M contract

摘要

Piriou and DCNS in France have secured a contract for the supply of three multi-mission ocean-going vessels, with an option for a fourth, and the associated maintenance services. The contract, awarded by French defence procurement agency, DGA, with Piriou as lead contractor, is part of the B2M multi-mission ship programme. It covers the design and construction of three, 65m, l,500tonne displacement multi-purpose ocean-going vessels to be delivered in 2015 and 2016. The ships are intended for operation overseas.