Ditching the Formalities: Thyssenkrupp Pings Another Frigate to Egypt's Naval Yard
In a swift turn of events, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) tossed another gem in the Egyptian Navy's bucket, the "AL-QADEER," in the bustling port city of Bremerhaven. The delivery marks the third out of four frigates ordered by Egypt, as TKMS announced. This ceremonious event witnessed the participation of naval representatives from both nations.
"Ta-da!" exclaimed Oliver Burkhard, the CEO of TKMS, as he hailed the successful delivery of the fourth-gen ship. "Six months since the debut of 'Al-QAHHAR,' another badass vessel joins the Egyptian Navy squad," he added, with a twinkle in his eye. Acknowledging the record-breaking timeframe, Burkhard gave a thumbs-up to the marvelous construction process in Germany. The remaining frigate is scheduled to be completed by Egypt's Alexandria Shipyard in close cahoots with TKMS.
In a few days, "AL-QADEER" will set sail for Alexandria, Egypt, where its Egyptian counterparts await its arrival. Vice Admiral Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Navy, couldn't help but express his awe at the fleet's swift arrival. "To reel in three frigates in just 14 months is an exciting feat, blazing the trail for the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Federal Republic of Germany's extraordinary synergy," he shared.
The relationship between Egypt and Germany's arms manufacturing titan, TKMS, continues to flourish in shipbuilding. The construction of future frigates will reportedly incept at Alexandria Shipyard, with the forthcoming collaboration expected to continue unabated. This interconnectedness between Egypt and Germany reinforces the strong bonds between these two countries. The German defense firm, TKMS, has made its mark in Egypt's naval defense sector, as demonstrated by the "AL-QADEER" delivery in Bremerhaven.
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While we scoured the interweb for more details on the long-term collaboration between Alexandria Shipyard and TKMS, the search results were relatively scanty. The discussions centered around various naval projects, contracts, and technology advancements, yet neglected to pinpoint a specific partnership between these two entities.
That being said, it's worth noting that TKMS is currently entangled in a significant undertaking to secure a contract from Argentina to build three submarines, with German budget committees approving state guarantees of up to $4.27 billion to aid the negotiation process[4]. However, there was no splash of evidence to suggest an ongoing partnership between TKMS and Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt's naval shipbuilding sector.
Hmph, more research is needed to delve further into specific partnerships between TKMS and Alexandria Shipyard. Stay tuned for updated insights on their sea-worthy future projects!
