TKMS welcomes German plan for up to eight new navy frigates
24/06/2026 10:18
TKMS welcomes German plan for up to eight new navy frigates BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - German shipbuilder TKMS TKMS.DE said on Wednesday it was delighted to make a significant contribution to strengthening the German navy and would hand over the first frigate in 2029.
TKMS said the government's plan to procure four ships initially, with an option for a further four, opened the prospect of involving the German shipyard industry, adding it was open to discussions with its industry partners.
(Reporting by Tom Kaeckenhoff, writing by Kirsti Knolle, Editing by Madeline Chambers)
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