Germany Drops $ Billions on Flying Submarine-Seekers, Torpedoes Optional
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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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/10/2025 | Author: Chris Panella