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German Navy Prepares Mine Clearance Mission in GulfThe German minesweeper 'Fulda' is staged in the Mediterranean, training for potential deployment to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.
- The Bundeswehr deployed the minesweeper 'Fulda' near Cyprus to enable rapid response for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The critical oil passage has been blocked for over three months, threatening a significant portion of global oil shipments.
- The navy is conducting joint drills with the supply ship 'Mosel' focusing on drone defense, weapons, and special personnel integration.
- Germany’s rare mine clearance capability would be employed in a multinational effort primarily involving the UK and France.
The highest priority right now is the Strait of Hormuz.— She said this as Fregattenkapitänin Inka von Puttkamer, commander of the 3rd Mine-Sweeping Squadron, regarding the priority of the Strait of Hormuz.
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