F126 frigate: German Ministry of Defense plans to procure alternative warships

The multi-billion-euro project for the new F126 frigate has stalled, and an alternative is now under consideration. Time is not on the side of the German Navy.

19. March 2026
The German Navy frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen (F223) is moored at a quay at the Norderwerft shipyard in the Port of Hamburg. Norderwerft is part of NVL, the shipbuilding company currently in talks to become the new general contractor for the Ministry of Defense project. (picture alliance/dpa | Christian Charisius)

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Last updated: 19. March 2026