Damen Naval has signed a contract with Portuguese defence technology company EID S.A. for the delivery of the Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) for the PES (Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie) frigate to be built in Colombia. The agreement covers the state-of-the-art solution that integrates EID’s proven Integrated Communication System and networking technologies into a unified C4I platform.
EID, part of the UK-listed Cohort plc group, is a trusted Damen partner, with recent collaboration on the Portuguese Navy's Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), which forms part of Damen’s Support Ship range.
This PES frigate project is a strategic collaboration between Damen Naval and Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR. The programme represents a major step forward in strengthening regional maritime defence capabilities and empowering Colombia’s local industry. In line with this, EID will work closely with Colombian stakeholders to support knowledge transfer and long-term technical cooperation.
EID and Damen Naval team: David Rodrigues (Strategic Account Manager EID), Brian Moens (Project Manager Combat Systems Damen Naval), Gregory Flippes (Marketing and Sales Director EID), Martin Bennett (Managing Director EID), Jasper Oreel (Project Director Damen Naval), Pedro Costa (Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships EID), Quinten Bakker (Tactical Purchaser Damen Naval)
“Partnering with proven, innovative suppliers like EID supports our commitment to delivering cutting-edge capability,” said Jasper Oreel, Damen Naval Project Director. “This is another example of how we bring global expertise with local impact.”
“We are very proud at EID to have been chosen by Damen to supply for the Colombian PES Frigate programme our state-of-the-art OceaNEX C4I solution that unites into a single platform EID’s proven Integrated Communication System with our ship network technology,” said Martin Bennett, EID’s Chief Executive. “This is particularly exciting, working with Damen on their Sigma Class Frigate and enabling new technology partnerships with our partners and stakeholders in Colombia”.
The PES frigate is scheduled for delivery to the Colombian Navy in 2030.
On the top image from left to right: David Rodrigues (Strategic Account Manager EID), Martin Bennett (Managing Director EID), Jasper Oreel (Project Director Damen Naval), Quinten Bakker (Tactical Purchaser Damen Naval)