Germany Orders Two Additional F126 Frigates
The German Navy will receive its urgently needed extra maritime power through an additional procurement of two F126 frigates. Last week, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag gave the…
Construction of German Navy Type 126 Frigates Begins
The prestigious F126 project reached a major milestone December 5th: the cutting of the first steel for the new multi-purpose frigates for the German Navy. Main contractor Damen Naval and…
Germany to Equip Class 322 Minehunters With SeaCat Drones
In the future, the Bundeswehr will equip its Class 332 minehunting boats with new “SeaCat” underwater reconnaissance drones for maritime mine defense. After the project was previously approved by the…
Germany Prepares For Type 126 Frigate Construction
The start of construction on the first Class 126 frigate is getting closer; Preparations are in full swing. In order to ensure a self-sufficient energy supply for the ships, a…
Bundeswehr Concludes Laser Weapon Trials on FGS Sachsen
After integration of the laser weapon demonstrator (LWD) onboard the German frigate “SACHSEN” in June 2022, the trials of the LWD at sea have successfully been completed. Responsible for development…
Bundeswehr Concludes Laser Weapon Trials at Sea
After integration of the laser weapon demonstrator (LWD) onboard the German frigate “SACHSEN” in June 2022, the trials of the LWD at sea have successfully been completed. Responsible for development…
Norway and Germany Launch U212CD Submarine Production
Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the…
Germany Orders Three New SIGINT Ships
A few days after the approval of the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag, the President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Federal Armed…
Route 66: Initiative for More Battle-Ready Ships
Two-thirds of the ships and boats in the fleet must be available for training and operations. In order to improve the situation, the Navy is increasingly working towards the basics…
Task Force Supply Berlin Receives a New Rescue Center
The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) is procuring a new integrated marine rescue center (i-MERZ) for the task force supply company…