--- title: "Project launch for MEKO A-200 frigates: TKMS and BAAINBw sign preliminary agreement" url: /news/article/project-launch-for-meko-a-200-frigates-tkms-and-baainbw-sign-preliminary-agreement description: The preliminary agreement between TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) enables the… image: "https://www.tkmsgroup.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_TKMS_MEKO_A-200_85fa06325a.jpg" date: 2025-06-27 modified: 2025-10-15 type: article site: TKMS Group locale: en_GB.utf8 --- # Project launch for MEKO A-200 frigates: TKMS and BAAINBw sign preliminary agreement Project launch for MEKO A-200 frigates: TKMS and BAAINBw sign preliminary agreement ===================================================================================== 03.02.26 ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_TKMS_MEKO_A-200_bcad5bd314.jpg "TKMS_MEKO_A-200") - The preliminary agreement between TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) enables the start of central preparatory measures. - The start of preparatory measures is scheduled for February 2026. - The preliminary agreement enables on-time delivery by 2029, provided the actual construction contract is concluded in a timely manner. **Koblenz, February 3, 2026** – TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) today signed a preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU project. The preliminary agreement serves to enable delivery of the first ship by the end of 2029 and to initiate key preparatory measures. The preparatory measures are scheduled to begin in February 2026. Dr. Oliver Juckenhöfel, Executive Vice President Surface Vessels at TKMS, explains: “The preliminary agreement lays the foundation for the immediate ramp-up of the project. In particular, the agreement enables us to procure materials and begin immediate steelwork at the shipyard.” The preliminary agreement initially covers procurement and work with a volume of up to €50 million until the end of March. If necessary, there is also the option of extending the contract in stages. The signing of the preliminary agreement marks the official start of the MEKO A-200 DEU project. No official construction contract is yet associated with this. The decision on this is still pending. **About us** TKMS is one of the world’s leading naval companies with more than 9,100 employees (including temporary workers) at three shipyards in Kiel, Wismar and Itajaí (Brazil), and with locations worldwide. The company is active as a systems supplier for submarines and naval surface vessels as well as for maritime electronics and security technologies. Around 3,300 employees work at the Kiel site, making it the largest shipyard location in Germany. 185 years of history and the constant striving for improvement allow the company to set new standards time and time again. TKMS offers its customers worldwide tailored solutions to meet the highly complex challenges of a changing world. The driving forces behind this innovative energy are the company’s employees, who shape the future of TKMS with passion and commitment every day. Downloads ----------- Press Release PDF (67 KB) [ ](/fileadmin/website/news-and-press/2026/Project_launch_for_MEKO_A-200_frigates__TKMS_and_BAAINBw_sign_preliminary_agreement/Press_Release_I_Project_launch_for_MEKO_A-200_frigates.pdf "Press_Release_I_Project_launch_for_MEKO_A-200_frigates.pdf") Pressemitteilung PDF (63 KB) [ ](/fileadmin/website/news-and-press/2026/Project_launch_for_MEKO_A-200_frigates__TKMS_and_BAAINBw_sign_preliminary_agreement/Pressemitteilung_I_Projektstart_f%C3%BCr_MEKO_A-200_Fregatten.pdf "Pressemitteilung_I_Projektstart_für_MEKO_A-200_Fregatten.pdf") ![](/fileadmin/website/products/A-200/TKMS_MEKO_A-200.jpg "TKMS_MEKO_A-200") JPG (463 KB) [ ](/fileadmin/website/products/A-200/TKMS_MEKO_A-200.jpg "TKMS_MEKO_A-200") Contact for media ------------------- ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/1/csm_TKMS_Ettwig_Stefan1_square_9597acbb72.jpeg "Stefan Ettwig") ### Stefan Ettwig *Chief Communications Officer / Chief of Staff* - [ +49 431 700-4136 ](tel:+494317004136) - [stefan.ettwig(at)tkmsgroup.com](#) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_TKMS_Beyer__Nils_square_a6a3d1ba3d.jpg "Nils Beyer") ### Nils Beyer *Vice President External & Internal Communications* - [ +49 174 1613 587 ](tel:+491741613587) - [nils.beyer(at)tkmsgroup.com](#) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/7/csm_TKMS_Gibbs_James_square_9eed3f9106.jpg "James Gibbs") ### James Gibbs *Senior Financial Communications Manager* - [ +49 151 16681663 ](tel:+4915116681663) - [james.gibbs(at)tkmsgroup.com](#)