On January 24, 2024, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems announced a collaboration with Thales for a frigate modernization program aimed at extending the operational lifespan of four Meko 200 HN frigates that have been serving the Hellenic Navy since the mid-1990s.
Thales and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have formed a consortium to oversee this program, with both partners signing an agreement on December 12, 2023. Under this consortium, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems will be responsible for modernizing the ship’s platform and providing design documents and communication systems. The subcontracting for communication systems will be awarded to Hagenuk Marinekommunikation, a subsidiary of Atlas Elektronik. Thales will supply the combat system, using the combat management system TACTICOS as its foundation, and acting as the consortium’s spokesperson from their base in Hengelo, the Netherlands.
To execute the ship platform modifications, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems plans to subcontract the work to a local Greek shipyard. The consortium will serve as the exclusive point of contact for the Hellenic Navy, with expectations of receiving the order for the modernization program in 2024.