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German Navy frigate Bayern modernization
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German Navy frigate Bayern modernization contracts
After the July 2026 announcement of a joint MBDA‑Rheinmetall laser weapon system for the German Navy, Rheinmetall was awarded secured a mid‑three‑digit‑million‑euro contract to modernise the F123‑class frigate Bayern (F‑217). The upgrade, carried out (F‑217) at the Neue Jadewerft shipyard in Wilhelmshaven, involves Wilhelmshaven. The programme begins with dismantling the vessel, then moving it to a floating dock, and installing dock for installation of a new combat management system, upgraded radar sensors, refreshed propulsion components, enhanced anti‑submarine warfare equipment and a refreshed weapons suite. Completion is targeted scheduled for 2029, extending the ship’s service Bayern’s operational life to at least 2035. The contract order follows the defence ministry’s cancellation of the larger F126 frigate programme, providing giving Rheinmetall with a significant mid‑size order. defence contract.
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- 2026-08-03 02:34 UTC German Navy frigate Bayern modernization
- 2026-07-31 09:39 UTC German Navy modernization contracts
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