The Portuguese Navy (Portuguese: Marinha Portuguesa), also known as the Portuguese War Navy (Marinha de Guerra … See more

The first historically known battle involving Portuguese naval forces happened in 1180, during the reign of Portugal's first king, Afonso I. The battle occurred off Cape Espichel, with a Portuguese naval squadron, … See more

The Portuguese Navy is under the command of the Chief of Staff of the Navy (CEMA, Chefe do Estado-Maior da Armada). He/she is the only full admiral in active service in the navy and is proposed by the … See more

Musical support is rendered by two formations under the Cultural Center of the Navy: one military band and one fanfare band/drum and bugle corps.
The Navy Band (Banda da Armada) traces its origins t… See more

The National Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima Nacional) or AMN is the public body responsible for most of the coast guard type activities in Portugal, including the security, safety, life-guard, lighthouse… See more

• List of ships of the Portuguese Navy
• Military history of Portugal
• Fuzileiros, Portuguese Marine Corps
• Special Actions Detachment, naval special operations unit… See more