The EU missions Aspides and Atlanta are set to collect and share information on suspicious activities related to critical submarine infrastructure. This is the EU’s response to the Houthi militia’s involvement in the Iran conflict.
By Maria Mitrov
If the Yemeni Houthi militia enter the war, this could lead to further escalation and increase calls for a stronger German military presence.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
From now on, the Russian Navy will protect the oil and gas tanker fleet in the Baltic and Black Seas. This is Moscow’s response to attacks by Ukrainian forces and European seizures. Meanwhile, revenue from the oil trade is becoming increasingly important to the Kremlin.
By Viktor Funk
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is strengthening Germany’s industrial ties to the Indo-Pacific in Singapore. Germany is looking for resilient supply chains, defense partners and strategic anchors.
By Christina zur Nedden
The multi-billion-euro project for the new F126 frigate has stalled, and an alternative is now under consideration. Time is not on the side of the German Navy.
By Redaktion Table
The first frigate could be delivered as early as the second half of 2031. However, this is contingent on the German federal government accepting reduced testing and certification procedures, says the CEO of Rheinmetall's Naval Systems division.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
At its first annual general meeting since splitting from Thyssenkrupp, TKMS announced plans to expand its business in Israel. Facing Finance criticizes the plans as irresponsible.
By Gabriel Bub
Following a positive decision by the city council, the navy could soon start using the decommissioned Schwerin-Parchim airport.
By Redaktion Table
A commission of inquiry accuses Israel’s head of government of chaos in the purchase of German submarines. In future, it says, the procurement of armaments should only be made after consulting experts. The commission also criticizes Netanyahu’s approval of the sale of submarines to Egypt.
By Yossi Melman
TKMS and the Canadian tech start-up Cohere want to work together to further develop AI technologies for Canada’s submarine program. Germany’s ambassador in Ottawa pointed to the "enormous signal effect" of the planned submarine deal.
By Katharina Horban
