Germany will order a fourth signals-intelligence (SIGINT) ship, the defence minister said on Monday, adding a budget draft has been submitted to parliament for approval. He said the vessels are vital for situational awareness amid a deteriorating security environment and can detect signals others cannot; the navy plans to begin receiving the new class from 2029.

2026-09-14

Germany will order a fourth signals-intelligence (SIGINT) ship, the defence minister said on Monday, adding a budget draft has been submitted to parliament for approval. He said the vessels are vital for situational awareness amid a deteriorating security environment and can detect signals others cannot; the navy plans to begin receiving the new class from 2029.