TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) today signed a preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU project.
TKMS press release
- The preliminary agreement between TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) enables the start of central preparatory measures.
- The start of preparatory measures is scheduled for February 2026.
- The preliminary agreement enables on-time delivery by 2029, provided the actual construction contract is concluded in a timely manner.
The preliminary agreement serves to enable delivery of the first ship by the end of 2029 and to initiate key preparatory measures. The preparatory measures are scheduled to begin in February 2026.
Dr. Oliver Juckenhöfel, Executive Vice President Surface Vessels at TKMS, explains: “The preliminary agreement lays the foundation for the immediate ramp-up of the project. In particular, the agreement enables us to procure materials and begin immediate steelwork at the shipyard.”
The preliminary agreement initially covers procurement and work with a volume of up to €50 million until the end of March. If necessary, there is also the option of extending the contract in stages.
The signing of the preliminary agreement marks the official start of the MEKO A-200 DEU project. No official construction contract is yet associated with this. The decision on this is still pending.
