February 2017 saw Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen confirm that the ministry had decided to acquire a total of six MKS-180 multi-role frigates in a single batch, rather than ordering an initial four ships whilst deferring a decision on the acquisition of two of those vessels until 2030. A decision to acquire four MKS-180 frigates was first announced in October 2016. At the time, the decision on the final pair of vessels was not expected until a later date, but the ministers spokesperson said: "The need is there. The minister has decided to buy all six MKS-180 ships." The vessels will be delivered from 2023 onwards.
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机译：2017年2月，德国国防部长Ursula von der Leyen确认国防部已决定分批采购总共6艘MKS-180多用途护卫舰，而不是订购最初的4艘船，同时推迟了决定购买2艘直到2030年，这些船只中的至少一艘。2016年10月首次宣布购买四艘MKS-180护卫舰的决定。当时，直到最后一个日期，才最终决定对这对船只，但部长们发言人说：“那里有需要。部长已决定购买全部六艘MKS-180船。”这些船只将从2023年开始交付。
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