Germany nixes multi-billion-dollar F126 frigate program, opts for MEKOs instead
Germany wants to purchase eight MEKO frigates to conduct anti-submarine warfare and satisfy NATO requirements instead.
Germany wants to purchase eight MEKO frigates to conduct anti-submarine warfare and satisfy NATO requirements instead.
"Defence continues to enhance the size and lethality of Navy’s surface combatant fleet, as directed by Government in February 2024, and is progressing the acquisition of Australia’s general purpose frigate by engaging with exemplar platform nations and tenderers," an Australian DoD spokesman told Breaking Defense.
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