Reports indicate that Germany is reviewing the cancellation of the F126 frigate program, a multi‑billion‑euro project intended to introduce the navy's largest combat vessels since World War II. Defense Ministry officials cite rising costs and delivery delays, warning that scrapping the contract could result in a financial loss of around €2 billion, one of the biggest setbacks for German defence projects in recent years. The fate of the first frigate, currently under construction, remains uncertain, and the decision could affect the navy's modernization plans through 2030.