According to a January 21, 2026, report by Reuters, Germany is preparing to procure at least three MEKO A-200 frigates for the German Navy, as delays continue to affect the F-126 frigate program. The ships would be built by Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, with first deliveries planned from 2029 under a parallel procurement framework approved by parliamentary budget authorities. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The MEKO A-200 frigate has a length of 121 meters, a beam of 16.4 meters, and a design draught of about 4.4 meters, with a full-load displacement of roughly 3,950 tonnes. (Picture source: TKMS) |