TKMS Hands Over SA’AR 6 Corvette ‘INS Magen’ to the Israeli Navy
On November 11, 2020 the world’s most modern corvette “INS Magen” was officially handed over by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to the Israeli Navy.
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First Sa’ar 6-class Corvette Expected in Israel for December
The Israeli Navy first Sa’ar 6-class corvette, INS Magen, will arrive in Israel in December, the country's MoD said on . Within the coming year, three more Sa’ar 6 ships will be transferred to Israel from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Kiel shipyard, Germany.
TKMS launches Egyptian Navy’s 4th Type 209 submarine
On September 29, 2020, the fourth 209/1400mod class submarine for the Navy of Arab Republic of Egypt was named and launched at the shipyard of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Kiel.
Singapore Navy’s First Type 218SG Invincible-Class Submarine Started Sea Trials
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s first Type 218SG submarine, RSS Invincible, started sea trials on Monday. This is the first of three « Invincible-class » submarines under construction at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Shipyard (TKMS) in Kiel, Germany.
TKMS Presents the Results of its ‘MUM’ Modular XLUUV Study
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), presented the results of a pioneering research project on the feasibility, usability, construction and operation of large modular underwater vehicles.
TKMS signs contract to acquire the Oceana shipyard in Brazil
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (Kiel, Germany) has signed a contract to acquire the Oceana shipyard in Brazil (Itajaí, state of Santa Catarina).
Egyptian Navy’s Final El Fateh-class Corvette ‘Luxor’ Launched by Alexandria Shipyard
The "Luxor", the fourth and final corvette of the El Fateh-class, Gowind 2500 type corvette, was launched at the Alexandria Shipyard on Thursday, May 14, 2020. It is the third corvette of this class built in Egypt.
Third Class 209/1400mod submarine officially handed over to Egypt
On April 9, 2020, “S43”, the third of four HDW Class 209/1400mod submarines was officially handed over by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Israel Navy’s New SA’AR 6 Corvette Begins Initial Sea Trials
An Israeli Navy (Ḥeil HaYam HaYisraeli) new SA'AR-6 class corvette, likely first ship in class INS Magen, started her initial sea trials on March 10, 2020. Several ship spotters images from the Kiel area in Germany show the vessel underway under her own power.
TKMS Embraer & Atech Sign Construction Contract for Brazil’s Tamandaré-class
On March 5th, in Rio de Janeiro, Emgepron, an independent state company, linked to the Ministry of Defense through the Brazilian Navy Command, and Águas Azuis, a company created by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, signed the contract for building four state-of-the-art Tamandaré Class Ships, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2028.