Saab to supply combat management systems and sensors for German F128 frigates (opex360.com)

• Saab to provide 9LV CMS, radars, and sensors for four German F128 frigates.
• Contract worth ~€790 million, option for four more.
• Deliveries to TKMS from 2029 to 2032.
• F128 MEKO A-200 DEU replaces canceled F126 program with Thales.
• Thales recorded €450M exceptional charge from F126 cancellation.

"Saab will equip the first four German F128 frigates (MEKO A-200 DEU) with the 9LV combat management system, CEROS 200 fire control, Sea Giraffe 4A and 1X radars, passive sensors, and composite superstructures. The contract is worth approximately SEK 8.7 billion (€790 million), with an option for four additional vessels. Deliveries to TKMS are scheduled from 2029 to 2032. The order follows the cancellation of the F126 program, which led Thales to book a €450 million exceptional charge."