Saab receives order to equip the German Navy’s new F128 frigates
Saab has been selected to provide sensor and combat system technology for the German Navy’s newly approved F128 frigate program.
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Saab has secured a contract to supply combat systems and sensors for the German Navy’s F128 frigates. This development follows the cancellation of the F126 frigate program.
Coverage from Marine Log, Saab, Defense News, and navalnews.com emphasizes that the German Budget Committee has officially authorized the procurement. Reports note that this approval is contingent upon adherence to strict conditions set by the committee.
Coverage does not yet specify the total duration of the supply agreement.
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Quick answers
What equipment is Saab supplying?
Saab is contracted to provide sensors and combat systems for the vessels.
What happened to the F126 program?
Coverage indicates that the F126 frigate program was scrapped.
Is the F128 procurement unconditional?
No, the German Budget Committee approved the frigates subject to strict conditions.
Coverage (5)
- Germany’s MEKO A-200 frigate program moves a step ahead Marine Log · 22h ago
- Saab receives order to equip the German Navy´s new frigates Saab · 22h ago
- German Budget Committee Approves F128 Frigates With Strict Conditions navalnews.com · 22h ago
- Saab to supply sensors and combat systems for new German warships after F126 scrapped Defense News · 22h ago
- Saab receives order to equip the German Navy’s new F128 frigates navalnews.com · 22h ago
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