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German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed

Germany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setback for the country's ambitions to overhaul its military. Germany ordered four F126 anti-submarine frigates in 2020 from Dutch group Damen Navel, with the price set at 10 billion…

The Economic Times

German XXL frigate on the horizon - but when will the super warship arrive?

Germany does not have an aircraft carrier, but is planning the largest frigate in the world - the F126. It is due to set sail in 2029 and will be suitable for submarine hunting or drone operations, depending on the mission. But there are problems with the vessel. When will…

Euronews

Portugal builds Europe's first dedicated drone carrier, D João II

Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.

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French and Danish shipyards ‘fixing Russian gas tankers’

Damen shipyard in Brest, France, and Fayard A/S in Denmark have provided maintenance works to Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers

The Independent UK

Netherlands To Select Future Attack Submarines

The Netherlands was set to announce Friday who it has chosen for a multi-billion-euro contract to build four submarines for its navy, with a consortium headed by France's Naval Group favoured over German and Swedish rivals.

International Business Times

New ferry to cross the Mersey as first upgrade for 60 years announced

Liverpool mayor welcomes contract for addition to fleet amid criticism boat will be built in the Netherlands

The Guardian - UK

New Mersey Ferry to be built for first time in 60 years

Exclusive: Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram announces multi-million project that is expected to be carried out at Cammell Laird

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'Buy British boats for new Border Force fleet to tackle Channel migrant crossings'

The updated National Shipbuilding Strategy outlined plans for 11 new “seagoing and coastal patrol vessels” - but insiders fear they may be bought from abroad

Daily Mirror

Abramovich-linked yacht in Netherlands changed hands on day of Ukraine invasion

Exclusive: The 50-metre Aquamarine is under repair in dry dock in Vlissingen

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