Germany’s famous defense industry concern “Rheinmetall” will carry out a large-scale modernization of the 143-meter-long frigate “Bayern” belonging to the German Navy.
Sea-news.az reports citing information from the company, that the main purpose of the contract, valued at several hundred million euros, is to ensure the combat readiness of the ship, commissioned in 1996, at least until 2035.
Within the framework of the upgrade works to be carried out on the F123 class vessel, command and weapon control systems will be modernized, radar equipment will be updated, and engine and propulsion systems will be overhauled. Once the project is completed, the anti-submarine warfare capabilities and overall combat effectiveness of the frigate “Bayern” will be fully adapted to modern standards.
