Council of State suspends Belgian vessel contract award to Summa Defence subsidiary

• The Council of State suspended the Belgian SWATH vessel procurement award to Summa Defence subsidiary Uudenkaupungin Työvene, blocking contract signing.
• The contracting authority failed to demonstrate sufficient assessment of a reference against a selection criterion; the ruling does not establish noncompliance.
• No contract had been signed under the September 30, 2026, award decision, so no existing contract was canceled.
• Contracting authority DAB Vloot will determine next steps; the procurement timetable and outcome remain uncertain.
• The suspension leaves 2026 financial guidance unchanged.

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