Tag: naval shipbuilding
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Germany Scraps F126 Frigate Program, Shifts to MEKO Vessels
Germany is ditching its F126 frigate program, a costly endeavor that was projected to balloon to over €18 billion, and is instead turning to Meko vessels in a sudden overhaul of its surface fleet plans. The cancellation comes after delays and a potential contractor change threw the original €10 billion project off track.
Leonardo Secures $371M Combat Systems Deal for Kuwait's Al Dorra Missile Boats
Italian defense giant Leonardo has landed a whopping $371 million deal to equip Kuwait's Al Dorra missile boats with cutting-edge combat systems, a crucial part of a record-breaking $2.45 billion naval shipbuilding project. The contract will see Leonardo supply a full combat suite for all eight vessels, boosting the Kuwait Naval Force's capabilities.