FGS Köln is one of eight Bremen class frigates that were
commissioned between 1982 and 1990. The ships are based
at Wilhelmshaven, forming the 4. Fregattengeschwader (
4th Frigate Squadron) of the German Navy. - Image: A Dewas
he German Navy has eight Bremen Class frigates designed and built
by Bremer Vulkan in the 1980s. The ship's primary role is for
operation within the NATO and German task forces.
The ship is designed primarily for anti-surface
warfare missions with strong anti-air and
anti-submarine warfare capability.