The German Navy is set to receive a new generation of "ton-class" flagship, the F-127 frigate, which is expected to begin construction this year and enter service by 2034. A total of six ships will be built to replace the current F-124 frigates.

The F-127 frigate will have a full-load displacement exceeding 10,000 tons, breaking with Germany's traditional design philosophy of "big ship, small guns" and showcasing significant combat power.

This ship will be equipped with advanced radar systems from Raytheon, either the AN/SPY-6 or the AN/SPY-7 from Lockheed Martin, featuring four large active electronically scanned arrays to provide exceptional detection and tracking capabilities.

Additionally, the F-127 will integrate two sets of 32-cell Mk-41 vertical launch systems capable of launching various missiles, significantly enhancing its air defense, anti-ship, and land attack capabilities. The ship measures approximately 160 meters in length, 21 meters in width, with a draft of about 5.5 meters and can reach a maximum speed of 32 knots, with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles.

The design emphasizes modularity and versatility, enabling flexible responses to diverse operational requirements, while reinforcing Germany's commitment to modernizing its naval capabilities within NATO.