German Frigate Brandenburg Country: Germany Type: Frigate Service: 1994 - 2008 Ships in class: 4

The F123 Brandenburg class is a class of German frigates. They were ordered by the German Navy in June 1989 and commissioned between 1994 and 1996 to replace Hamburg class destroyers. These frigates are primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare, but they also contribute to anti-air defence, the tactical command of group forces and surface operations. The Brandenburg class frigate design includes stealth characteristics. Currently the F123 class is being upgraded; the primary component being upgraded under this program is the Combat Management System, for which a version of the Thales Nederland TACTICOS system will be used. A total of four Brandenburg class frigates are in service with the Federal Republic of Germany.