Defense Technology International - A German navy submarine has achieved a major milestone in undersea warfare by successfully test firing a fiber-optically-guided IDAS (Interactive Defense and Attack system for Submarines) missile from a submerged position yesterday.

Defense Technology International - The Germany navy this week has formally put into service the K-130 Braunschweig corvette, the first of five boats in a new class.

Defense Technology International - The German navy next month plans to formally put into service the K 130 corvette Braunschweig. It is the first in a five-ship class.

Defense Technology International - Germany is deploying two fast patrol boats to augment the U.N.’s naval force off Lebanon.

Associated Press - A German frigate docked at Beirut on Sunday to take charge of the multinational naval force patrolling the Lebanese coastline to prevent arms shipments from reaching Hezbollah guerrillas.