In Photos: Egypt’s German-made Al-Qahhar frigate arrives in Alexandria

MENA , Ahram Online , Sunday 11 Jun 2023

The German-made MEKO A-200 frigate, named "Al-Qahhar," arrived at the Alexandria naval base Sunday to join the Egyptian Navy, nearly two weeks after it was handed over at the German port city of Bremerhaven.

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Photo showing the frigate, named Al-Qahhar by the Egyptian Navy, at Alexandria naval base. Photos courtesy of Egyptian Armed Forces Official Spokesperson

 

Built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) at SBN Shipyard, the Al-Qahhar incorporates advanced armaments and combat systems, according to a statement by the Egyptian Armed Forces on Sunday.

This frigate is the second of the four MEKO A-200 frigates contracted between Egypt and Germany.

The first MEKO A-200 frigate was received by Egypt in October 2022.

During the reception ceremony for the frigate's arrival, Commander of the Egyptian Navy Ashraf Atwa conveyed greetings from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Minister of Defence and Military Production Mohamed Zaki to the frigate's crew.

In May, Atwa raised the Egyptian flag on the frigate during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, marking the official handover to Egypt.

Atwa emphasized the Armed Forces' commitment to a comprehensive strategy for the development and modernization of the Egyptian naval fleet, with the aim of enhancing security and stability in its area of operations.


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