Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Germany Addresses Warship Delays, Contract Remains Intact
Germany is building new warships, and the company making them, Damen Naval, is facing delays.
There were rumors that Germany might replace Damen, but the government said that hasn't happened yet.
The project is worth a lot of money, and some payments have been paused because of missed deadlines.
Damen's parent company has some problems too, like investigations.
Both Germany and Damen are in discussions about the project's progress.
Germany wants these warships as European countries are investing in their military capabilities.
Germany's defense ministry addressed reports on the F126 frigate project.
No decision made to replace shipbuilder Damen Naval.
Project faces 'massive delays,' according to the German defense ministry.
German lawmakers froze a €671 million payment to Damen.
Damen Shipyards Group NV is being prosecuted in the Netherlands over corruption.
- Who
- German defense ministry, Damen Naval
- What
- The German defense ministry addressed reports about the F126 frigate project, stating no decision has been made to replace Damen Naval.
- When
- Reports emerged on Thursday
- Where
- Berlin
- Why
- Addressing reports of delays and possible replacement of the shipbuilder.
- Project
- F126 Frigates
- Contractor
- Damen Naval
- Contract Value
- €9 billion
- Number of Ships
- 6
- Payment Freeze
- €671 million
- Damen Parent Company
- Damen Shipyards Group NV