German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited a naval headquarters in Rostock on the Baltic Sea and toured the Bayern anti-submarine frigate by helicopter, observing military exercises. He visited Germany's CTF Baltic command, established in 2024 to secure the Baltic Sea and plan NATO maritime missions near Russia's border. The ship's crew showcased naval operations during the tour. Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Estonia and Denmark for security talks. The German government approved a record 12.8 billion ($14.9 billion) of weapons exports in 2024, with 8.15 billion (64%) going to Ukraine, including vehicles, bombs, torpedoes, missile systems and warships. Germany rejected 62 export applications and plans to spend 9 billion supporting Kyiv this year and in 2026.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has visited a naval headquarters in Rostock, on the Baltic Sea, before touring a frigate and observing military exercises. Merz flew by helicopter to the Bayern anti-submarine frigate, where a tour was on the programImage: Annegret Hilse7REUTERS Skip next section What you need to know German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is touring naval operations for the first time. In Rostock, on the Baltic Sea, Merz was visiting Germany's CTF Baltic command, which was set up in 2024 to secure the Baltic Sea and plan NATO maritime missions near Russia's border. On board the ship, the chancellor saw the crew showcase naval operations. Meanwhile, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Estonia and Denmark for security talks.
German arms exports in 2024 were at record high 08/28/2025August 28, 2025 The German government approved in 2024 a record 12.8 billion ($14.9 billion) of weapons exports, according to a report approved by the Cabinet. Ukraine was listed as the top recipient, with 8.15 billion worth of military equipment, or 64% of all approved arms exports, according to a statement from the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on Wednesday. Most of the products were tracked and wheeled military vehicles, but the orders also included bombs, torpedoes, missile systems and warships. Germany rejected 62 applications from countries including Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia.
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