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On March 18, 2026, Germany's Bundestag budget committee authorized accelerated preparatory measures for the acquisition of MEKO A-200 DEU anti-submarine warfare frigates, extending industrial activities until June 30, 2026, ahead of a final construction contract. This decision formalizes a shift in planning driven by delays in the F126 program, aiming to avoid a naval capability gap by 2029 and sustain operational readiness. Earlier, on March 19, Germany announced plans to purchase four MEKO A-200 frigates as an interim solution, underscoring the importance of maintaining anti-submarine warfare capability as its existing Type 123 Brandenberg-class vessels exceed 30 years of service. Separately, the German Defense Ministry reported on March 17 that applications to join Germany’s armed forces surged over the past year, increasing recruitment numbers and the overall size of the Bundeswehr. In February, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement for Ukrainian soldiers to train German troops in areas including drones, artillery, armored operations, engineering units, and command-and-control systems. This followed earlier reports on March 9 that Germany and several European partners organized the delivery of approximately 30 PAC-3 guided Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine.
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