TKMS welcomes today’s approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee of the procurement of four MEKO® A-200 DEU-class frigates, as well as the option outlined in the resolution to procure additional MEKO® A-200 DEU vessels. This clears the way for the formal signing of the contract. The first frigate will be delivered to the German Navy as early as 2029. This is the largest surface vessels contract in TKMS’s history.
“We welcome today’s approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee of the procurement of four MEKO® A-200 DEU-class frigates, as well as the option outlined in the resolution to procure additional MEKO® A-200 DEU vessels. This decision is an important step toward strengthening the capabilities of the German Navy,” said Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, adding: “We are aware of our responsibility to build these ships very quickly due to the security situation, as stipulated in the contracts. We will now address this together with our industry partners from across Germany. Timeline delivery is a key factor for us here.”
The MEKO® A-200 DEU is based on an internationally proven, cost-efficient, and scalable ship design. In recent months, important preparatory work for the construction of the ships has already been completed, thereby laying the groundwork for the rapid implementation of the project.
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard: “The decision to select the MEKO® A-200 DEU also sends an important signal to the maritime security and defense industry in Germany and underscores the importance of strong maritime capabilities for national and alliance defense.”
The MEKO® A-200 DEU is intended to strengthen the German Navy’s capabilities, particularly in anti-submarine warfare. With the arrival of the new frigates, additional capabilities for the fleet’s core missions will soon be available as part of the fleet’s integrated operations.