German military on the coast: Where the Navy is stationed - and where it wants to invest
The navy needs more space for ships, soldiers and technology. Planning is already underway on the coast. Where will construction take place, where will investments be made – and what is still open?
Germany's Navy is set to expand with more ships, personnel, and space in the coming years. Currently, the Navy has 15,900 soldiers, 47 ships, and two tankers, but Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says it needs to grow to meet its increasing responsibilities. New ships, weapons, and unmanned systems are being planned, with a focus on artificial intelligence.
The expansion will have an impact on coastal cities and ports in northern Germany, with new infrastructure projects planned for Emden, Wilhelmshaven, Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Nordholz, Kiel, Eckernförde, and Rostock.
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