Mexican Navy Lays Keel for ARM Yuca OPV2025-Class Patrol Vessel
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On December 15, 2025, the Mexican Navy commenced construction of the ARM Yuca, an OPV2025-class patrol vessel, during a keel-laying ceremony at Naval Shipyard Number One in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. This vessel is part of a broader initiative to build seven new ships aimed at enhancing maritime security and combating illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting the Navy's commitment to uphold the rule of law at sea.
Dec 22, 2025, 10:36 PM
