German Navy Reports Multiple Cases of Sabotage on Warships

Navy Inspector warns of growing threats, citing sabotage incidents, intrusions, and potential groundwork for future conflicts.

Sabotage has been confirmed on multiple German warships, with targeted damage reported in various cases.
Navy Inspector Jan Christian Kaack highlighted incidents including intrusions into naval bases and attempts to influence uniformed personnel.
A reported incident involved metal shavings being placed in the propulsion system of a corvette under construction, which could have caused significant damage if undetected.
The Navy has implemented increased security measures since 2022, including enhanced mine countermeasures and expanded diver readiness to greater depths.
Kaack emphasized the urgency of bolstering defenses as experts predict Russia could be capable of seeking conflict with NATO by 2029.