German MEKO A200 buys and F126 delay risk

What is your view of Germany buying four MEKO A200 frigates as a backup while F126 is delayed?

The response welcomes the proposed hedge, while preferring more backup hulls because it expects further F126 delay.

The question presents four MEKO A200 frigates as a hedge against F126 delays. The response favors that approach and expresses a preference for more than four backup hulls. Its reasoning is an expectation that the F126 delay could last longer than anticipated. A larger MEKO A400 line is raised as a personal design preference, while the A200 is accepted as useful in the interim.