The Egyptian naval forces received Sunday a new German-made MEKO-A200 frigate at a base in the coastal province of Alexandria, the Egyptian military said in a statement.
Built by Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the frigate delivery procedures were completed in Bremerhaven, Germany.
The Commander of the Northern Military Region and several Naval Forces commanders and students at the Naval College attended the reception ceremony.
The Commander of the Egyptian Naval Forces, Lieutenant General Ashraf Atwa, stressed the highest degrees of excellence in the combat system and modern technology of the frigate.
The Al-Qadir frigate represents a significant technological addition with immense combat capabilities to the Navy's potential, said the spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces.
He added that the frigate possesses numerous advanced technical features and armament systems that enable it to efficiently and effectively carry out all combat missions, thus supporting the Navy's combat capabilities.
The spokesperson emphasized that the frigate will enter active duty in the Egyptian Navy, contributing to the ability to face challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure complete control over Egypt's extended coastlines in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
In a traditional maritime ceremony, many naval vessels and helicopters participated in a naval parade off the coast of Alexandria, celebrating the arrival of the Al-Qadir frigate.
