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During LAAD Defence & Security 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, the British government officially confirmed the start of negotiations with Brazil for the sale of the amphibious assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
The United Kingdom has confirmed that it has signed a Declaration of Intent with Brazil to advance the possible sale of ships amphibious assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, belonging to the British Royal Navy. The formalization of the agreement took place during the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 fair, held in Rio de Janeiro, and was announced by the Minister of State for Defence, Maria Eagle, in response to questions in the British Parliament.
The measure establishes the basis for future formal negotiations, which will include technical assessments, logistical discussions and definition of financial terms, with the aim of incorporating the vessels to the Brazilian Navy.
Characteristics and potential of amphibious assault ships
Designed for complex amphibious operations, the Albion-class ships, commissioned in 2003 and 2005, are capable of transporting troops, heavy vehicles and equipment directly to conflict areas or disaster-hit regions.
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Each unit can accommodate up to 405 soldiers and carry Challenger 2 tanks, making them valuable in both military contexts and humanitarian missions.
The possible acquisition of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark would strengthen the Brazilian Navy's ability to respond to emergency situations.
The Navy already uses the NAM Atlântico, formerly the HMS Ocean, acquired from the United Kingdom in 2018 and used in logistical and humanitarian missions.
Brazil's interest in strengthening its disaster response capacity
The negotiation is seen by Brazil as an opportunity to increase its readiness for emergencies, such as the floods in São Sebastião (2023) and Rio Grande do Sul (2024).
Admiral Edgar Luiz Siqueira Barbosa highlighted the strategic value of ships in this type of operation:
“These vessels would be valuable in supporting the population in disaster situations.”
The inclusion of these ships in the Brazilian fleet would represent a logistical and operational advance, allowing the Navy to play a more active role in crisis scenarios, especially in coastal areas that are difficult to access.
Negotiation marks strengthening of bilateral ties
The estimated value of the transaction is in the region of £20 million, although further financial details are being kept confidential due to commercial sensitivities.
If the sale is completed, Brazil will take another important step in strengthening its amphibious capabilities and cooperation with the United Kingdom.
Source: Naval Power
