Germany has cancelled a planned frigate program originally championed by Ursula von der Leyen when she was the country’s defense minister. The project, valued at €18 billion, faced substantial delays and escalating costs, prompting the German government to abandon it. The decision marks a setback for a key European Union defense initiative. Sources indicate the program’s complexity and budgetary overruns were primary factors in the cancellation. The move raises questions about the feasibility of large-scale, EU-coordinated defense projects. Further details regarding the future of allocated funds and potential alternative strategies are expected to be released by German officials.