Deployment in the Strait of Hormuz: The technical limitations of the German Navy

Aside from the legal questions surrounding the international security operation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Navy is preparing for a possible mission in the Persian Gulf. In the process, gaps in capability are becoming apparent, both in terms of ships and data analysis processes.

24. April 2026
The “Remus” underwater drone on the minesweeper “Sulzbach-Rosenberg.” It can detect mines and scan the surrounding area. (picture alliance/dpa/Marcus Brandt)

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Last updated: 24. April 2026