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- Germany's parliament approved the purchase of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU frigates, expanding the fleet to eight ships.
- The Bundestag budget committee approved the initial four vessels on July 8, with a €5.3 billion option for four more.
- The first four MEKO frigates cost €6.3 billion.
- Germany cancelled its Damen Naval contract for six F126 frigates, and the shipbuilder seeks €4.7 billion in damages.