Germany Navy FGS Rheinland-Pfalz Commissioned

The German Navy commissioned the frigate Rheinland-Pfalz (F225), fourth and last of the F125 Baden-Württemberg class, on 13 July 2022 at Heppenser Groden naval base in Wilhelmshaven, according to Naval News. The ship had been handed over to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems on 28 January 2022. A state secretary in the defence ministry spoke at the ceremony, and the commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron said it was the first time all four ships were in the navy's area of responsibility. The class uses a dual-crew concept.