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German MoD plans to purchase four MEKO A-200 class frigates
The German Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) plans to purchase four MEKO A-200 class frigates as an interim solution until the potential delivery of the
19 March 2026
The German Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) plans to purchase four MEKO A-200 class frigates as an interim solution until the potential delivery of the
Rheinmetall’s new Naval Systems division – formerly Naval Vessels Lürssen – aims to significantly shorten the construction time of the German F126 frigates as the
The current threat situation necessitates a rapid increase in anti-submarine warfare capabilities for the German Navy. However, the procurement of the intended F126 frigates is
The German Navy is apparently planning to increase the number of future F127 frigates. While the previous plan was to purchase five ships plus an
The difficulties in the construction program for the German Navy’s new F126 Niedersachsen-class frigates have been known since at least the beginning of last year.
Hensoldt has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy’s F126 frigates…
Update June 19: The German Defence Procurement Agency today announced signing a contract on acquiring the two additional frigates. The Defence Ministry also informed Parliament
Keel Laying for first of four F126 frigates for German Navy in Wolgast. The ship is to be delivered in 2028.
Thales inaugurated the “extended Thales Testing Centre” for the German Navy F126 program.
On December 5, 2023, Damen cut the first steel for the new multi-purpose F126 frigate marking the start of the construction for the German Navy.
