Bundeswehr: The federal government apparently wants to order four more frigates
Quick Look
- The federal government plans to purchase four more Meko A-200 class frigates for around 5.6 billion euros.
- The Bundestag's Budget Committee is due to decide on Thursday on the proposal, which envisages completion by 2035.
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Why It Matters
Four Meko A-200 frigates are already under construction at TKMS in Kiel. The first ship is expected to be ready for operation in 2029.
The federal government apparently wants to procure four more Meko A-200 class frigates for the navy. Around 5.6 billion euros are earmarked for this, reports the Reuters news agency, citing a submission from the Federal Ministry of Finance to the Bundestag's budget committee.
The committee is scheduled to decide on the procurement this Thursday. Four frigates of this type have already been ordered and are being built at TKMS in Kiel. The first ship is expected to be ready for operation in 2029. According to the documents, the construction of the four additional frigates should be completed by 2035.
What to Watch
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Budget Committee decision on procurement
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will the Budget Committee approve the proposal?
- How will the financing be staggered over the period up to 2035?
