Naval Vessels Lürssen has started production of the third and final Type 424 signals intelligence vessel for the Germany Navy. The ships will replace the aging Type 423 Oste-class fleet from the 1980s, with deliveries planned from 2029 to 2031. The 132-meter platforms will carry up to 100 personnel and use advanced electronic systems for surface and subsurface intelligence gathering. They will also support cyber and electronic warfare operations.
