List of active weapons of the German Navy

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This is a list of active German Navy weapons as of 2025. These weapons are operated by the ships, submarines and aircraft of the German Navy.

Contents

Weapons for submarines

Sea mines

ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotes
FG.1 (Faun-Werke)

DM 41 - G1

Flag of Germany.svg Germany Ground mine Type 212A class [1] [2] [3] [4]
DM51 - G4 (AEG / Telefunken)Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark

Ground mine (anti-invasion)
SGM 80 (STN Atlas)

Seegrundmine 80, DM 61 - G2

Flag of Germany.svg Germany Ground mine

Torpedoes

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotes
DM2A4 Seehecht

(Atlas Elektronik)

Loading a SUT Torpedo into KRI Cakra 401 (cropped).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany Heavyweight torpedo 533 mm (21.0 in) Type 212A class [1] Used with the Type 212A class, entered service in 2008. [5] [6]

Pre-serie of 10 DM2A4. [7]

Some of the equipment of 69 DM2A4 have been modernised and tested since 2020. [8]

Weapons for surface vessels

Anti-mine drones

ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotes
SeeFuchs drone  [ de ] Unterwasserdrohne Seefuchs.jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany Mine reconnaissance, identification and destruction Frankenthal class (Type 332) [9] [10]

Sea mines

ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotes
FG.1 (Faun-Werke)

DM 41 - G1

Flag of Germany.svg Germany Ground mine Braunschweig class (Type K130 - batfch 1) [11]

Ensdorf class (Type 352) [12]

Frankenthal class (Type 332) [9]

[2] [3] [4]
DM51 - G4 (AEG / Telefunken)Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark

Ground mine (anti-invasion)
SGM 80 (STN Atlas)

Seegrundmine 80, DM 61 - G2

Flag of Germany.svg Germany Ground mine

Torpedoes

ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotes
Torpedo launchers
Mark 32 Mod 9 SVTT

Surface vessel torpedo tubes

Torpedo tubes Mk.32 Mod.9 of the F803 Zr.Ms. Tromp.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Twin torpedo launching system Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] 8

(2 × 2 cells per ship)

[14]
Eurotorp B515 MU90.jpg Flag of France.svg France

Flag of Italy.svg Italy

Triple torpedo launching system Sachsen class (Type F124) [15] 6

(2 × 3 cells per ship)

[16]
Torpedoes
Mark 46 Mod 5 torpedo Mark-46.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine) Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] [17] [13]
MU90 Impact MU90.JPG Flag of France.svg France

Flag of Italy.svg Italy

Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine) Sachsen class (Type F124) [15] [17] [15] [18]

Anti-air weapons

ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotes
Anti-air missile launchers
Mark 41 VLS (Mod 4) JS Hyuga (DDH-181) Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States VLS

Vertical launching system

Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] 8

(2 × 8 cells per ship)

[19]

Used to launch the RIM-7 and the RIM-162 missiles, 16 cells per ship in total.

Mark 41 VLS (Mod 10) JS Hyuga (DDH-181) Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States VLS

Vertical launching system

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15] 12

(4 × 8 cells per ship)

[20]

Used to launch the SM-2 and the RIM-162 missiles, 32 cells per ship in total.

Mk 49 GMLS

Guided Missile Launching System

RAM-Launcher der Korvette Magdeburg F261 (6059651684).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of the United States.svg United States

Close-in defence missile launcher Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21]

Braunschweig class (Type K130 - batfch 1) [11]

32 [22] [23]

Each launcher has 21 cells, 2 launchers are used on each ship.

Anti-air missiles
SM-2 Block IIIA

RIM-66 Standard Missile 2

Fregatte Sachsen (F 219) (cropped).jpg

Ywsm2 2b (24416324982).jpg

Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(long range)

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15] ~ 70 [24]

Launched from Mk41 VLS (1 missile per cell).

108 missiles received between 2003 and 2005. [25]

With the operations and exercises, 70 seem to remain in the German Navy. [25]

RIM-162 ESSM RIM-162 ESSM launched from USS Carl Vinson.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(medium range)

Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

[26]

Launched from Mk41 VLS (4 missiles per cell).

  • 175 RIM-162B (Block I) originally ordered for the F124 class. [25] [27]
  • RIM-162 (block II) ordered in 2023. [25] [28]
RIM-7M Sea Sparrow (NSSM) RIM-7 Sea Sparrow right rear view in JMSDF 1st Service School May 6, 2019.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(short range)

Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] Launched from Mk41 VLS (1 missile per cell). [29]
RIM-116 RAM

Rolling Airframe Missile

RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile.jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of the United States.svg United States

Surface-to-air missile

(very short range)

Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21]

Braunschweig class (Type K130 - batfch 1) [11]

[22] [23]

Variants used by the German Navy:

  • RIM-116B (Block 1A) [30]
  • RIM-116C (Block 2) [30]
  • 600 RIM-116E (Block 2B) ordered in 2022 [31]
  • 400 RIM-116E (Block 2B) ordered in 2024 [32]
FIM-92 Stinger FIM-92 (JASDF) noBG.png Flag of the United States.svg United States MANPADS

Man Portable Air Defence System

Ensdorf class (Type 352) [12]

Frankenthal class (Type 332) [9]

Berlin class (Type 702) [33]

Rhön class (Type 704) [9]

Elbe class (Type 404) [34]

[35]

Cruise missiles

ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotes
Cruise missile launchers
Mk 141 MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN 2755 (cropped Harpoon).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Side quad anti-ship missile launcher Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21]

22 [36]

To be replaced by the RBS 15 Mk3 on the F123 class, and the NSM on the F124 and F125 classes.

RBS15 Mk3 Stralsund (2025-06-28), Tag der Bundeswehr 2025 06.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Dual cruise missile launcher Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11]

Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

18

(+ 10 to enter service)

[37]

The Brandenburg class is being modernised, and the RBS 15 replaces the Harpoon missiles. [38]

And it will equip the second batch of 5 K130 corvettes.

Cruise missiles
RGM-84A Harpoon AGM-84 Harpoon launched from USS Leahy (CG-16).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Anti-ship cruise missile Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] [39]

The Harppon replaced the MM38 Exocet missile, and being replaced by the RBS-15 Mk3 on the Brandenburg class. [40]

The Harpoon used on the F123 come from the Bremen class (TypeF122). [41]

RGM-84D Harpoon 160707-N-ZZ999-112 (28482438301).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Anti-ship cruise missile Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21]

[36]

To be replaced by the NSM missiles on the F124 and F125 classes. [42]

RBS15 Mk3 Saab RBS15 Mk3 demonstrator Parow 2024.JPG Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Anti-ship cruise missile /

Land attack cruise missile

Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11]

Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

100 [37]

The Brandenburg class is being modernised, and the RBS 15 replaces the Harpoon missiles. [38] It will also equip the second batch of 5 K130 corvettes.

Orders:

  • 25 in 2012. [43]
  • 75 in 2020 out of a framework agreement for up to 160 missiles [44]
ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotes
Naval guns
OTO 127/64 LW - VULCANO System F225 Rheinland-Pfalz, Hamburg, 2019 (02) (cropped).jpg Flag of Italy.svg Italy Naval gun127x835mmR Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21] 51 training gun used purchased with the 4 of the F125 class. [45]

Further orders:

OTO Melara 76 L/62 Super Rapid 11 F218 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Catania 090917 (cropped).jpg Flag of Italy.svg Italy Naval gun76×636mmR Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11]

12 [48]

Further orders:

MLG 27  [ de ] MLG 27 der Korvette Magdeburg (6059134643).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany Naval remote control self-defense gun27×145mm Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] 8

(2 ×per ship)

[13]
Sachsen class (Type F124) [15] 6

(2 × per ship)

[15]
Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21] 8

(2 × per ship)

[21] [50]
Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11] 10

(2 × per ship)

[11]
Ensdorf class (Type 352) [12] 4

(2 × per ship)

[12]
Frankenthal class (Type 332) [9] 8

(1 × per ship)

[9]
Berlin class (Type 702) [33] 12

(4 × per ship)

[33]
Elbe class (Type 404) [34] 12

(2 × per ship)

[34]
Shells for naval guns
Vulcano 127 mm GLR  [ de ]

Guided Long Range

Flag of Italy.svg Italy

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Guided long range artillery shell127x835mmR Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21] [51] [52]

Qualified in 2022. Guided by GPS + IMU and it has an IR sensor for terminal guidance.

Vulcano 127 mm BER  [ de ]

Ballistic Extended Range

Flag of Italy.svg Italy

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Unguided long-range artillery shell127x835mmR Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21] [51] [52]

Qualified in 2022, 60 km range, with multifunction fuse.

Diehl training 127 mm shellsFlag of Germany.svg Germany Training artillery shells127x835mmR Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21] 7,000 [53]

Framework agreement in 2020 for up to 13,000 training shells with propellant, and firm order of 7,000 shells in December 2020.

Small arms

This section lists small arms installed on the German Navy vessels.

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotes
Leonardo Hitrole NT

Naval Tilting

Remote weapon systems light, right side, OTO Melara, Madrid, Spain, 2015 (cropped).jpg Flag of Italy.svg Italy RCHMG

Remote Controlled Heavy Machine Gun)

12.7×99mm NATO Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21] 15

(5 × per ship)

[21] [54]
M2 Browning Firing heavy machine gun 1 (22373514402).jpg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Heavy Machine Gun 12.7×99mm NATO Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13] 16

(4 × per ship)

[13]
Sachsen class (Type F124) [15] 12

(4 × per ship)

[15]
Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11] 20

(4 × per ship)

[11]
Frankenthal class (Type 332) [9] 20

(2 × per ship)

[9]
Oste class (Type 423) [55] 12

(4 × per ship)

[55]
Berlin class (Type 702) [33] 12

(4 × per ship)

[33]
Elbe class (Type 404) [34] 24

(4 × per ship)

[34]

Weapons for aircraft

This is the list of weapons used by the Marineflieger.

Anti-submarine weapons

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotes
Mark 46 Mod 5 torpedo Westland Lynx Mk88 (c-n 223, 83+02) 1992-06-19 Andre Gerwing Collection ID 022610.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)323.7 mm (12.74 in) Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88A [56]

Lockheed P-3C CUP+ Orion [57]

[56] [57]

Both aircraft to be retired soon, and the use of this torpedo in aerial anti-submarine warfare will end.

MU90 Impact MU90 torpedo 01.jpg Flag of France.svg France

Flag of Italy.svg Italy

Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)323.7 mm (12.74 in) Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88A [56] [56]

Torpedo to be used in the future with the 31 NH90 NFH "Sea Tiger", the successor of the Sea Lynx. [58] [59]

Small arms

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotes
FN Herstal M3M ILA 2010 Samstag 316.JPG Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Door helicopter machine gun 12.7×99 mm NATO Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88A [56]

NH90 NTH "Sea Lion" [60]

[56]

1 can be installed on the Sea Lynx, 2 on the Sea Lion.

Future weapons

Weapons for submarines

Torpedoes

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotes
CHWT

Common Heavy Weight Torpedo

Flag of Germany.svg Germany Heavyweight torpedo 533 mm (21.0 in) Type 212CD class [61]

Successor of the DM2A4 Seehecht currently in development for the Type 212CD.

Atlas Elektronik SeaSpider ATT

Anti-Torpedo Torpedo

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada

Anti-torpedo torpedo Type 212CD class [62] [63] [64]

Anti-air weapons

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be used withQuantityNotes
IDAS

Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines

Barracuda torpedo and IDAS (IDAS zoom).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of Norway.svg Norway

Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey

Anti-air missile

(underwater launch, also usable against small vessels)

Type 212A class

Type 212CD class

[65] [66] [67]

Derived from IRIS-T missile.

Weapons for surface vessels

Anti-air weapons

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be used withQuantityNotes
Anti-air missile launchers
Mark 41 VLS JS Hyuga (DDH-181) Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States VLS

Vertical launching system

Niedersachsen class (Type F126)12

(2 × 8 cells per ship)

[68] [69]

2 modules with each 8 cells per ship. Mk 41 capable of "Any weapon / any cell".

Mk 49 GMLS

Guided Missile Launching System

RAM-Launcher der Korvette Magdeburg F261 (6059651684).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of the United States.svg United States

Close-in defence missile launcher Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 2) [70] 10

(2 × per ship)

[70]
Niedersachsen class (Type F126)12

(2 × per ship)

[71] [72]
Anti-air missiles
RIM-162 ESSM RIM-162 ESSM launched from USS Carl Vinson.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(short range)

Niedersachsen class (Type F126) [73]

Cruise missiles

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be used withQuantityNotes
Cruise missile launchers
NSM Launcher USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during exercise Pacific Griffin. (48831412138).jpg Flag of Norway.svg Norway Side quad anti-ship missile launcher Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [74]

Niedersachsen class (Type F126)

26 [75]

Two quad-launchers per ship.

Cruise missiles
NSM (Block 1A)

Naval Strike Missile

Naval Strike Missile launch.png Flag of Norway.svg Norway Anti-ship cruise missile /

Land attack cruise missile

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [74]

Niedersachsen class (Type F126)

[75] [76]

Successor of the RGM-84 Harpoon on the F124 and F125 classes.

3SM Tryfing

Super Sonic Strike Missile

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of Norway.svg Norway

Anti-ship cruise missile /

Land attack cruise missile

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [21]

[77]

To be launched from Mk41 VLS.

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotes
OTO 127/64 LW - VULCANO System F225 Rheinland-Pfalz, Hamburg, 2019 (02) (cropped).jpg Flag of Italy.svg Italy Naval gun127x835mmR Niedersachsen class (Type F126)6

(1 ×per ship)

[78]
OTO Melara 76 L/62 Super Rapid - Stealth cupola Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid Gun mount on HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej (FFG-471) right front view at JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base November 3, 2022 01.jpg Flag of Italy.svg Italy Naval gun76×636mmR Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11] 5 [79]
MLG 27 4.0  [ de ] MLG 27 der Korvette Magdeburg (6059134643).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany Naval remote control self-defense gun27×145mm Niedersachsen class (Type F126)12

(2 ×per ship)

[80]

8 systems ordered for the first 4 ships ordered, but 2 additional ships are being purchased.

Braunschweig class (Type K130 - Batch 1) [11] 10

(2 ×per ship)

[11]
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG - 20kW laser Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Laser gun Niedersachsen class (Type F126) [81]

Small arms

This section lists small arms that will be installed on the German Navy vessels.

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotes
Leonardo LIONFISH 12.7 TopFlag of Italy.svg Italy RCHMG

Remote Controlled Heavy Machine Gun)

12.7×99mm NATO Niedersachsen class (Type F126)12

(2 × per ship)

[82]

Weapons for aircraft

This is the list of weapons that will be used by the Marineflieger.

Anti-submarine weapons

ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotes
Mark 54 mod 0 - torpedo VP-4 Completes EXPORD in Iceland (6126451).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)323.7 mm (12.74 in) Boeing P-8A Poseidon 3636 combat torpedoes approved for order in June 2024. [83]
Mark 54 mod 0 - training torpedo VP-4 Completes EXPORD in Iceland (6126451).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Lightweight training torpedo 323.7 mm (12.74 in) Boeing P-8A Poseidon 1212 training torpedoes approved for order in June 2024. [83]
Sting Ray Mod 2 A Royal Navy Training Torpedo Launched from a Merlin Helicopter MOD 45157955.jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)323.7 mm (12.74 in) Boeing P-8A Poseidon [84]

Selected in May 2025 for the German Navy.

Potential and planned weapons

Weapons for submarines

Cruise missiles

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes
3SM Tryfing

Super Sonic Strike Missile

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of Norway.svg Norway

Anti-ship cruise missile /

Land attack cruise missile

Type 212CD class [85] [86]

Both being considered, likely only one will be selected.

NSM-SL

Naval Strike Missile - Submarine Launched

Naval Strike Missile launch.png Flag of Norway.svg Norway Anti-ship cruise missile /

Land attack cruise missile

Type 212CD class

Weapons for surface vessels

Anti-air weapons

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes
Mark 41 VLS JS Hyuga (DDH-181) Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States VLS

Vertical launching system

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)12

(2 ×32 cells per ship)

[87]

2 groups of 32 cells for the 6 ships. The Mk 41 will be capable of "Any weapon / any cell".

Mk 49 GMLS

Guided Missile Launching System

RAM-Launcher der Korvette Magdeburg F261 (6059651684).jpg Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Flag of the United States.svg United States

Close-in defence missile launcher MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)12

(2 × per ship)

[87]

Almost certainly 2 on each of the F127 frigates.

IRIS-T SLM IRIS-T SLM launcher at ILA-2024.JPG Flag of Germany.svg Germany Land TEL

Transporter Erector Launcher

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [74] [88] [89]

Integration study ongoing, with trials.

Anti-air missiles
SM-2 Block IIIA

RIM-66 Standard Missile 2

Ywsm2 2b (24416324982).jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(long range)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [87]

Very likely to be used with the F127.

SM-6

RIM-174 Standard Missile 6

SM-6 Eram June 2014.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(long range)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [87]

Very likely to be used with the F127.

SM-3

RIM-161 Standard Missile 3

SM-3 launch.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(exo-atmospheric, anti-ballistic missile / anti-satellite)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [87]

Potential air-defence weapons.

Patriot PAC-3 MSE PATRIOT PAC-3 MSE.png Flag of the United States.svg United States

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Surface-to-air missile

(medium range)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [90] [91]

Potential air-defence weapons.

RIM-162 ESSM RIM-162 ESSM launched from USS Carl Vinson.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Surface-to-air missile

(short range)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [87]

Potential air-defence weapons. Quad-pack in Mk41.

IRIS-T SLXFlag of Germany.svg Germany Surface-to-air missile

(medium range)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [90]

Potential air-defence weapons.

IRIS-T SLM IRIS-T SL missile at ILA-2024.JPG Flag of Germany.svg Germany Surface-to-air missile

(short range)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [90]

Potential air-defence weapons. Quad-pack in Mk41.

Baden-Württemberg class (Type F125) [74] [88] [89]

Integration study ongoing, with trials.

Cruise missiles

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes
RGM-109E Tomahawk Block V LACM BGM-109 Tomahawk Ship-launched Cruise Missile.jpg Flag of the United States.svg United States Land attack cruise missile Brandenburg class (Type F123) [13]

Sachsen class (Type F124) [15]

Niedersachsen class (Type F126)

MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)

[92]
ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes
Seahawk Operacao Atlantico 2018 (31993872418).jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Naval remote control self-defense gun30×173mm MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) Type 424 75

(+100 in option)

Programme qNFMLG(querschnittliche Nachfolgelösung für das Marineleichtgeschütz).

[93] [94]

Rheinmetall Air Defence SeaSnake 30Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Naval remote control self-defense gun30×173mm
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG - 20kW laser Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Laser gun MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127) [81]

Weapons for aircraft

This is the list of weapons that might get purchased for the Marineflieger.

Cruise missiles

The German Navy is considering a missile for the NH90 NFH Sea Tiger. The table includes the potential missiles. [95]

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes
NSM-AL

Naval Standard Missile - Air-Launched

NSM PICT0001.JPG Flag of Norway.svg Norway Anti-ship cruise missile NH90 NFH "Sea Tiger"A variant of the NSM-AL is being studied by Spain for the naval NH90, and could interest Germany. [96]
MBDA Marte ER MM81588 (14682642534).jpg Flag of Italy.svg Italy Missile tested and qualified on the Sea Tiger variant of the NH90. [97]
Sea Venom / ANL

Anti-Navire Léger

MBDA Sea Venom at Paris Air Show 2019.jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom

Flag of France.svg France

[98]

The sea mines can usually be operated from ships, submarines or even aircraft and land vehicles.

ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes
Forcit Blocker PM16Flag of Finland.svg Finland

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Sea mines Type 212A class

Type 212CD class

(also surface vessels)

Letter of intent signed in 2024 for the purchase of mines, unclear which one yet. [99]

Forcit collaborates with TDW for its German offer.

Two mine models offered RWM Italia SpA. [99]

Asteria and / or MurenaFlag of Italy.svg Italy

See also

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