After three decades the tried and tested Class 404 tenders to the end of their useful life. In a dramatically changed environment the planned successors as far as possible can be used in a variety of ways.
The future of tenders has begun with the Medium Support Unit. The future units will fulfil the current requirements of the German Navy for a needs-based supply, support and command unit at sea in a comprehensive and future-proof manner. The basic capabilities of these units are the supply and support of boat formations together with the possibility of enabling formation command at Commander Task Group level through an embarked staff. In addition, the multifunctional design with an adaptable flex deck in conjunction with a roll-on roll-off capability means that soldiers, including vehicles from the sea battalion, can be deployed quickly and safely. Alternatively, the worldwide transport and deployment of special and specialised forces is possible,
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