MEKO CSL

The MEKO CSL (Combat Ship for the Littorals) is a German design for a corvette based on earlier MEKO vessels and the VISBY-class missile boats. It shares similarities with the U.S. Littoral Combat Ship designs, including container-based multi-mission capabilities. The CSL also utilizes advanced materials, automation and has improved signature management compared to previous designs. The vessel is currently only a design, though the German government has reportedly expressed...