The fact
The MAWS project, conducted in Franco-German cooperation, aimed to create an integrated system of networked sensors and means for maritime surveillance.
This modernization reflects Germany's upgrading of capabilities in the North Sea and Baltic.
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Why it matters
Le renforcement des capacités antinavire allemandes répond à une volonté de renforcer la dissuasion dans le secteur maritime européen, particulièrement en contexte de tensions géopolitiques accrues.