But probably not.
Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role – German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of Hormuz, post-war.
Germany has repeatedly said it would help secure traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, once the war is over.
I can’t stand it, I know you planned it…
Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels – Two suspects have been arrested over the attempted sabotage of German naval vessels docked at the Port of Hamburg last year.
The pair are suspected of deactivating electronic safety switches, removing fuel tank caps, puncturing water supply lines, and dumping more than 20kg (44.1lb) of abrasive gravel into a ship’s engine.
“If gone undetected, the acts would have caused major damage to the ships and delayed their departure, endangering the operations of the German Navy,” the EU’s Eurojust crime agency said in a statement.
In Germany? I have my doubts.
And “cost-effective?” This is more doubtful yet.
German laser weapon could be on ships by 2029, say contractors – “Successful tests conducted on the frigate SACHSEN proved the demonstrator’s tracking capability, effectiveness and precision under real operational conditions for the first time in Europe,” the announcement says...
“Based on this, an operational laser weapon system could be available to the German Navy as of 2029, providing a powerful and cost-effective addition to conventional guided missiles,” the statement adds.
“Without reason or prior contact.”
Germany summons Chinese envoy over laser-targeting of surveillance plane – Berlin says incident risked lives of military personnel protecting Red Sea shipping.
A German defence ministry spokesperson said the aircraft involved in the incident earlier this month was a multi-sensor platform plane. Known as a “flying eye” for its wide-range surveillance capabilities over the sea, it is piloted by civilians with military personnel on board…
It was not the first time the Chinese military has been accused of using lasers against western forces, a move that can temporarily blind pilots and affect aircraft electronics systems.
Or for wear.
Or at least the German navy is.
Wow. That didn’t take very long.
German Navy sailors receive brand new uniform – With the new development of the shipboard combat suit, which began in 2023, the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) is presenting a new uniform for its seafaring personnel for the first time. The sailors will be equipped with it from the end of the year.
I don’t know how much reassurance that’s going to give.
As China flexes muscle, German Navy sails to Asia to reassure allies – European forces signal combat readiness and pitch weaponry to regional partners.
A German frigate and combat supply ship set sail from Europe to Asia this week in a show of support for allies facing China’s “aggressive behavior,” with the defense minister not ruling out the prospect of the vessels passing through the Taiwan Strait.
But, like, with US-Amerika? Again? Sheesh.
German navy almost shot down US drone over Red Sea – A German warship in the Red Sea almost shot down a US drone in a narrowly averted case of friendly fire, according to reports.
More or less.
German Air Warfare Frigate Heading For Red Sea In Anticipation Of EU Operation ASPIDES – Frigate “Hessen” underway from Wilhelmshaven in what may be the most challenging deployment for a German warship in decades.
If China won’t let a German warship into one of their harbors who else is going to fix it over there? They may have to blast their way in.
China denies German warship entry into harbor, Berlin says – China has denied a German warship on a mission to the contested South China Sea entry into a harbor, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The ship involved is the frigate Bayern, the spokesperson told a news briefing, but did not identify the Chinese harbor. The vessel set sail from Germany last month for a six-month mission to the South China Sea.
“China has decided that it does not want a harbor visit, and we took notice of that.”
And the Chinese are threatening to laugh themselves silly.
No one was available to explain just how the German frigate will be towed to Japan, however. Or who will do it.
Germany to send naval frigate to Japan with eye on China – Berlin wary of Beijing’s expansionism but seeks decoupling of politics and trade.
“We must not allow them to rely on strength to impose their own order.”
Observing Hermann 