Brazilian Navy Prepares Tupi-Class Submarines Timbira and Tapajó for Future SINKEX Exercise
DEFENSE
The Brazilian Navy is preparing the retired Tupi-class submarines Timbira (S32) and Tapajó (S33) for a SINKEX exercise planned for March 8, 2026. Both submarines are currently at the Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro and have been marked with identifiable colors for the exercise.
The Timbira was decommissioned on February 17, 2023, and the Tapajó on August 11, 2023. The SINKEX will involve using operational weapons to sink these vessels, providing a realistic training environment.
The Tupi-class submarines, a subvariant of the German Type 209/1400, were constructed in Brazil, enhancing local shipbuilding capabilities. They feature a diesel-electric propulsion system and a combat system capable of launching torpedoes or mines.
Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 AM
