Germany-based thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has delivered the newest next-generation SA’AR-6 class missile corvette ‘INS Magen’ to the Israeli Navy.
As the general contractor, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is under contract to construct four SA’AR-6 class missile corvettes.
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The handover ceremony was carried out in Kiel and adhered to the Covid-19 prevention measures.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems CEO Dr Rolf Wirtz said: “This programme is based on an open and trusting dialogue with our customer.
“I would like to thank Israel for the confidence it has shown in us. We are very proud to be contributing to Israel’s security.
“I would also like to thank our employees. Despite challenging circumstances, they have achieved something great with tremendous care and discipline.
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The ships feature a stealthy design of a low-signature missile corvette and are equipped with custom solutions and new technologies.
In May 2015, the contract for four SA’AR 6 corvettes was signed, where thyssenkrupp Marine Systems would be the lead and the German Naval Yards is the project partner.
In February 2018, the construction phase commenced with the steel cutting ceremony, following the design phase.
The first ship was undocked 15 months after the first steel was cut.
In May last year, the naming ceremony of INS Magen was held. The remaining three ships are scheduled for delivery in the next few months.
