Al-Aziz (GER MEKO A200)

The Al-Aziz is the lead ship of the MEKO A-200EN class frigates, built for the Egyptian Navy. These modern multi-purpose warships are designed for comprehensive naval operations, featuring advanced stealth technology and modular weapon systems.

Developed under a 2018 contract with Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, the vessel was ordered to modernize the Egyptian Navy's surface fleet and secure its expanding offshore economic interests. Built in Bremerhaven, the frigate was delivered and officially commissioned into active service in October 2022. Since its commissioning, the ship has participated in bilateral naval exercises and patrolled critical maritime choke points in the Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. Currently active, Al-Aziz serves as a cornerstone of Egypt's modern naval strategy, paving the way for technology transfers that allow subsequent sister ships to be constructed locally in Alexandria.