- The Budget Committee has approved the next step toward the procurement of four frigates as part of the MEKO® A-200 DEU project.
- A preliminary contract for the project was signed at the end of January between TKMS and the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw).
- Delivery of the frigates starting in late 2029 will ensure timely fulfillment of NATO requirements for anti-submarine warfare.
Berlin, March 19, 2026 – The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved the extension of the preliminary agreement for the MEKO® A-200 DEU project. This represents an important step toward the procurement of four TKMS frigates to strengthen the German Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
The extension of the preliminary agreement allows TKMS to continue reserving production capacity with subcontractors and suppliers and to order materials, equipment, and machinery while preparations for a final construction contract are underway. The necessary intermediate steps, the formal drafting of the contract, and the preparation for parliamentary review are now to be carried out in a timely manner.
The MEKO® A-200 frigate developed by TKMS has proven itself internationally and offers an excellent solution for rapidly strengthening the German Navy’s
anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a preliminary contract for the MEKO® A-200 DEU project at the end of January. The preliminary contract is intended to enable the delivery of the first ship by the end of 2029 and to initiate key preparatory measures.
