US EditionTKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project
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On Tuesday, a pre-contract with TKMS for the construction of warships of the type Meko A-200 DEU was sealed. At the same time, Naval Vessels Lürssen is working to save the project for the new frigates F126.
TKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project
The preliminary agreement allows TKMS to begin central preparations, including early procurement and initial production work, ahead of a final build decision. Preparatory activities are scheduled to begin in February 2026 and are designed to ensure the project can progress without delay once a full construction contract is approved. “The preliminary agreement lays the foundation for the immediate ramp-up of the project,” said Dr. Oliver Juckenhö…
Facts still create without weapons: The fate of the frigate F126 of the German Navy is still open – but the competitor product, the MEKO200 frigate, is already running more than warm. In any case, the shipyard company TKMS (formerly: Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems, however, they no longer want to be called) announced the start of the project for its warship version for the Bundeswehr. From the TKMS announcement of Tuesday: TKMS and the Federal Off…
The "intendations" announced two weeks ago are being implemented. No additional words are needed – read today's press release by TKMS: Project launch for MEKO A-200 frigates: TKMS and BAAINBw sign pre-contract The pre-contract between TKMS and the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) enables the start of central preparatory measures.
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