Robert Wall
October 15, 2025

Frigate firing missile.

Credit: Bundeswehr

The German parliament has approved funding for the government to place a top-up order for Evolved Seasparrow missions (ESSM) to safeguard its ships. The ESSM Block 2 missiles are due for use on German navy frigates of various types. The purchase comes as Western navies are looking to stock up on air…

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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