Oman Navy Gets First Corvette

BAE Systems has delivered the first warship for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) as part of Project Khareef for the design, build and delivery of three corvettes, has been formally handed over in a ceremony at HM Naval Base Portsmouth today. 

Mick Ord, Managing Director of BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships, said, “Today is an important milestone in the strong and growing relationship between BAE Systems and Oman, as we hand over the first of the Khareef class warships." 

The Khareef Class corvettes are equipped to defend against both surface and air threats with stealth features to operate undetected, an innovative hull design and electric propulsion to provide exceptional manoeuvrability. The ship is capable of undertaking a range of operations including coastal patrols, disaster relief, search and rescue, and deterrence operations. 

Commodore Rashid Al-Raisi from the Royal Navy of Oman. said, “We are certain Al Shamikh will be an inspiration to the men of the Royal Navy of Oman. She will be our flagship and the pride of the Sultan’s armed forces.”