Rheinmetall demands €12 billion to build six F126 frigates for German navy (opex360.com)

• Rheinmetall demands €12B for six F126 frigates.
• Ministry orders four MEKO A-200 DEU from TKMS as fallback.
• MKS 180 program (F126) with Damen as prime contractor continues.

"Rheinmetall is asking for €12 billion to construct six F126 frigates for the German Navy. The defense ministry previously ordered four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS as a backup in case the MKS 180 program fails."