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Germany may expand its F127 frigate purchase to eight units, including Aegis systems from Lockheed Martin, enhancing naval defense.
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany is considering the option of buying three more F127 frigates than previously envisaged, including eight Aegis combat systems produced by U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin , a military source told Reuters on Thursday.
Previously, Berlin had been eyeing the purchase of five F127 air defence frigates which are meant to replace the older generation of F124 frigates.
The defence ministry in Berlin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The German parliament's budget committee approved the first funds in preparation for the project in December.
In September 2024, ThyssenKrupp's naval ship building division TKMS and privately-owned NVL Group established a joint venture to build the new frigates.
A spokesperson for TKMS declined comment.
(Reporting by Sabine SieboldEditing by Ludwig Burger and Kirsti Knolle)
Germany is considering the option of buying three more F127 frigates than previously planned, which includes acquiring eight Aegis combat systems.
Initially, Germany was looking to purchase five F127 air defence frigates to replace the older F124 frigates.
The German parliament's budget committee approved the first funds in preparation for the F127 frigate project in December.
ThyssenKrupp's naval shipbuilding division TKMS and NVL Group established a joint venture in September 2024 to build the new frigates.
The defence ministry in Berlin did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the potential purchase of additional F127 frigates.
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