Germany Drops $ Billions on Flying Submarine-Seekers, Torpedoes Optional
KEY POINTS
- •Germany's first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrived on November 7, marking a significant upgrade for its navy.
- •The country is acquiring a total of eight Poseidons from the US, with an option for four more.
- •These advanced aircraft will enhance Germany's anti-submarine warfare capabilities and foster closer NATO cooperation.
Germany just finally scored its first P-8A Poseidon on November 7, after waiting four whole years since ordering what sounds like a maritime predator squadron: 8 sub-hunting planes, maybe 12 if they feel spicy, all made by Boeing (yes, the 737 people). Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is hyped about 'easier maintenance' thanks to its commercial airplane roots and advanced sensors designed for hunting the sneaky Russian submarines lurking in the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, and maybe secretly closer to your Wi-Fi router. The fleet will be fully assembled only by 2029, making this the slowest Avengers lineup ever. Meanwhile, NATO pals like the US, UK, Norway, Canada, and Australia are all jazzed about turning the underwater spy game into a Poseidon party. The subs they're hunting include Russia’s stealthy Yasen-class, which apparently enjoy Cuban vacations more than Miami Spring Break. Pirates of the Baltic meet tactical budgeting in Berlin, as NATO expands anti-sub capabilities beyond traditional ships and drones get in on the watery drama.
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Nothing screams cutting-edge naval warfare like Germany patiently waiting four years to get a Boeing 737 that hunts submarines like a shark on Red Bull — bonus points for being a NATO alliance flex against Russian underwater hide-and-seek champions.
Looks like Germany's new submarine hunter is actually a glorified 737 with military-grade snooping skills — because when you want to find Russian subs, why not use a plane your mom can fly for Bingo night?
Waiting until 2029 for all your Poseidons? Germany’s anti-sub warfare strategy: slow, steady, and fashionably late to every NATO party since 2019.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/10/2025 | Author: Chris Panella
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