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Germany cancels its F126 frigate program, impacting Thales and Saab

Germany abandons its F126 frigate program, initially awarded to Damen.

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The contract may be transferred to Naval Vessels Lürssen, a Rheinmetall subsidiary, sidelining Thales and Saab.

This decision jeopardizes hundreds of millions of euros in orders for European defense contractors.

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Cette décision bouleverse les équilibres industriels en Europe et pourrait affaiblir la coopération franco-allemande dans la défense, tout en redessinant les parts de marché des équipementiers navals.

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