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Angolan Navy

Naval branch of the Angolan Armed Forces, the Marinha de Guerra Angolana.

On 1 October, the Angolan Navy was identified as an HT-100 NAVAL customer in reporting on drone-defence procurement.

Last refreshed: 1 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Background

The Angolan Navy is the naval branch of the Angolan Armed Forces, known in Portuguese as the Marinha de Guerra Angolana. Its role is to operate Angola’s naval forces and support the country’s maritime defence.

Angola’s Atlantic coast and offshore waters give naval capability lasting national importance. The service sits within the armed forces rather than operating as a civilian maritime agency. The available evidence identifies the Angolan Navy as an HT-100 NAVAL customer, but does not provide enough event-level evidence to support a fuller account of its equipment, operations or current priorities.

Common Questions
What drones has the Angolan Navy bought?
Six ANAVIA HT-100 NAVAL uncrewed helicopters from the UAE's EDGE Group, announced on 11 September 2026.Source: Naval News
Who is building Angola's new corvettes?
The UAE's EDGE Group, which is supplying three corvettes with two HT-100 NAVAL helicopters each, Naval News reported.Source: Naval News
How many drone helicopters will each Angolan corvette carry?
Two HT-100 NAVAL uncrewed helicopters per ship, across three new corvettes.Source: Naval News
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