German Navy Future Developments

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INTRO:

Founded:1956 (1990)

Country: Germany

Size:15,600 personnel,84 ships,53 aircraft

Part of:  Bundeswehr

Naval headquarters:Glücksburg (Fleet Command) andRostock (Marineamt)

Engagements:Operation Sharp Guard (1993–96)

Operation :Enduring Free

 • Combined Task Force 150

Operation Active Endeavour

 UNIFIL II

 Operation ATALANTA

Future Developments:

1. A first batch of four frigates of the F125 class (Baden-Württemberg class) specialised for persistent stabilization missions is planned to replace all 8 Bremen class frigateswarships (eight guided-missile frigates). Each F125 will have two crews. They are expected to enter service between 2016 and 2018.
2. Six medium surface combat ships were planned under the name 'Korvette K131' (Corvette K131). They are now known as the Multi-purpose warship 180 (MKS 180 orMehrzweckkampfschiff 180 in German).^[8]
3. 18 NH90 NFH Helicopters ordered to replace Lynx in ASW/AsuW role, originally ordered by the German Army as NH90 TTH variant.
4. 12 Medium Sized Helicopters are planned to replace the current 22 Sea King helicopters of Naval Air Wing 5 in SAR & ship-based Transport Role (VertRep)
5. A first batch of six Camcopter S-100 UAVs for the use on the Braunschweig class corvettes has been ordered (more being planned). Deliveries will take place in 2013.^[9]
6. In May 2013 it was announced by both Ministers of Defence that the German- & Dutch Navy agreed to integrate submarine operations, training and design for future replacements.