Why Germany's F127 requirements may outrun its budget

What risks does the German Navy's F127 project face?

The concept demands a very large, highly capable ship with ambitious weapons. Its budget and programme plan may not match those requirements.

The requirements described in this exchange include a 100-kilowatt laser, a 5-inch gun, 30 mm weapons, and helicopters. A ship of about 12,000 tons and the MEKO A400 are mentioned during the discussion. The design is credited with some good features, but concern centres on the size of the overall specification. The question left open is whether the programme's budget and planning can support that ambition.