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News | Strait of Hormuz

May 5th, 2026

Marine: What message the departure of the “Fulda” sends to Washington

The German Ministry of Defence also announced on Monday that additional capabilities could be deployed in the coming weeks.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Critical infrastructure

May 1st, 2026

National Maritime Conference: Shipowners call for more federal support

Industry representatives at the 14th Maritime Conference criticized the lack of financial support following a speech by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

By Michael Bröcker

News | Critical infrastructure

April 30th, 2026

National Maritime Conference 2026: Action Plan presents no new ideas

At an industry conference in Emden, the German government presented an action plan outlining support for the maritime economy. It contains little that was not already known.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Feature | Strait of Hormuz

April 24th, 2026

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.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Seafaring

April 22nd, 2026

National Maritime Conference: CDU/CSU and SPD introduce a motion on maritime security

Ahead of next week’s major industry conference on maritime security in Emden, the governing parties are submitting a motion to the Bundestag calling for better protection of maritime infrastructure.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Defense industry

March 16th, 2026

F126 frigate: Budget Committee expected to approve nearly €300 million

The German parliament’s Budget Committee has approved an additional €300 million for the F126 frigate. At the same time, ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO alternative remains under consideration as a way to meet NATO requirements from 2028 onward.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Feature | Middle East

March 4th, 2026

Naval mission in the Red Sea: CDU defense politician Ernst calls for strengthening of EU Aspides mission

A military deployment by Germany is not being seriously discussed currently against the backdrop of the recent escalation in the Middle East. Union politician Bastian Ernst sees strengthening Germany’s contribution to the existing EU Aspides mission as an option.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Procurement

February 24th, 2026

German government wants to release around EUR 70 million for F-126 frigate

The German federal government wants to provide additional funds for the procurement of the F-126 frigate. The money is intended to settle outstanding invoices while the Ministry of Defense works on a solution with a new general contractor.

By Lisa-Martina Klein and Robert Wallenhauer

Schiff vom Typ Meko-A200: Bundesregierung prüft Beschaffung.

News | German Navy

January 23rd, 2026

Procurement of Meko frigates provokes criticism at German Naval Yards

The decision to purchase Meko frigates from TKMS has met with criticism from suppliers. This is because it is not yet clear whether they will be involved or whether the order will go entirely to TKMS.

By Robert Wallenhauer and Lisa-Martina Klein

News | German Armed Forces

December 15th, 2025

German navy receives American reconnaissance drone the “Sea Guardian”

The “Sea Guardian” reconnaissance drone is now set to be procured by the German navy. It will be flown together with the P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft to monitor large maritime areas.

By Lisa-Martina Klein