Saab has received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, sensors and composite structures for four of the German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates, the company stated.
The contract was signed with the German naval defence company TKMS, which is prime contractor for the frigates, and is worth approximately SEK 8.7 billion. Saab’s deliveries will take place between 2029 and 2032. The frigates will be built in Germany, and the contract includes an option to integrate and equip additional ships.
Micael Johansson, CEO and President of Saab, was quoted in the press release as saying: “It is with great pride that we continue to build on our long and strong relationship and commitment to Germany and the Bundeswehr, while together with TKMS strengthening the German Navy. These deliveries will significantly enhance the Navy’s anti-air, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities.”
According to Saab, the order covers composite superstructures, its 9LV combat system including the fire control system and combat management system, and a suite of sensors. These include the long-range Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face surveillance radar, the lightweight Sea Giraffe 1X multi-mission surveillance radar, and passive sensors.
The MEKO A-200 is a frigate design from TKMS, part of the long-running MEKO family of modular warships that has been exported to a number of navies. The German variant forms part of Germany’s naval expansion as the country rebuilds its armed forces following the increase in defence spending announced after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
