This is a list of active German Navy weapons as of 2025. These weapons are operated by the ships, submarines and aircraft of the German Navy.
Weapons for submarines
Sea mines ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotesFG.1 (Faun-Werke) DM 41 - G1—Sea floor mineType 212A class—DM51 - G4 (AEG / Telefunken)—Sea floor mine (anti-invasion)—SGM 80 (STN Atlas) Seegrundmine 80, DM 61 - G2—Sea floor mine—
Torpedoes ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotesDM2A4 Seehecht (Atlas Elektronik)Heavyweight torpedoType 212A class—Used with the Type 212A class, entered service in 2008. Pre-serie of 10 DM2A4.
Some of the equipment of 69 DM2A4 have been modernised and tested since 2020.
Weapons for surface vessels
Anti-mine drones ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotesMine reconnaissance, identification and destruction (Type 332)—
Sea mines ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotesFG.1 (Faun-Werke) DM 41 - G1—Sea floor mine (Type K130 - batfch 1) (Type 352)
(Type 332)—DM51 - G4 (AEG / Telefunken)—Sea floor mine (anti-invasion)—SGM 80 (STN Atlas) Seegrundmine 80, DM 61 - G2—Sea floor mine—
Torpedoes ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotesTorpedo launchersMark 32 Mod 9 SVTT Surface vessel torpedo tubesTwin torpedo launching system (Type F123)8 (2 × 2 cells per ship)Eurotorp B515Triple torpedo launching system (Type F124)6 (2 × 3 cells per ship)TorpedoesMark 46 Mod 5 torpedoLightweight torpedo (anti-submarine) (Type F123)—MU90 ImpactLightweight torpedo (anti-submarine) (Type F124)—
Anti-air weapons ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotesAnti-air missile launchersMark 41 VLS (Mod 4)VLS Vertical launching system (Type F123)8 (2 × 8 cells per ship)Used to launch the RIM-7 and the RIM-162 missiles, 16 cells per ship in total.Mark 41 VLS (Mod 10)VLS Vertical launching system (Type F124)12 (4 × 8 cells per ship)Used to launch the SM-2 and the RIM-162 missiles, 32 cells per ship in total.Mk 49 GMLS Guided Missile Launching SystemClose-in defence missile launcher (Type F123) (Type F124)
(Type F125)
(Type K130 - batfch 1)32Each launcher has 21 cells, 2 launchers are used on each ship.Anti-air missilesSM-2 Block IIIA RIM-66 Standard Missile 2Surface-to-air missile (long range) (Type F124)~ 70Launched from Mk41 VLS (1 missile per cell).
108 missiles received between 2003 and 2005.
With the operations and exercises, 70 seem to remain in the German Navy.RIM-162 ESSMSurface-to-air missile (medium range) (Type F123) (Type F124)—Launched from Mk41 VLS (4 missiles per cell).
175 RIM-162B (Block I) originally ordered for the F124 class. RIM-162 (block II) ordered in 2023. RIM-162 (block II) approved for order in October 2025 (€480 million).RIM-7M Sea Sparrow (NSSM)Surface-to-air missile (short range) (Type F123)—Launched from Mk41 VLS (1 missile per cell).RIM-116 RAM Rolling Airframe MissileSurface-to-air missile (very short range) (Type F123) (Type F124)
(Type F125)
(Type K130 - batfch 1)—Variants used by the German Navy:
RIM-116B (Block 1A) RIM-116C (Block 2) 600 RIM-116E (Block 2B) ordered in 2022 400 RIM-116E (Block 2B) ordered in 2024FIM-92 StingerMANPADS Man Portable Air Defence System (Type 352) (Type 332)
(Type 702)
(Type 704)
(Type 404)—
Cruise missiles ModelImageOriginTypeUsed withQuantityNotesCruise missile launchersMk 141Side quad anti-ship missile launcher (Type F123) (Type F124)
(Type F125)22To be replaced by the RBS 15 Mk3 on the F123 class, and the NSM on the F124 and F125 classes.RBS15 Mk3Dual cruise missile launcher (Type K130 - Batch 1) (Type F123)18 (+ 10 to enter service)The is being modernised, and the RBS 15 replaces the Harpoon missiles.
And it will equip the second batch of 5 K130 corvettes.Cruise missilesRGM-84A HarpoonAnti-ship cruise missile (Type F123)—The Harppon replaced the MM38 Exocet missile, and being replaced by the RBS-15 Mk3 on the .
The Harpoon used on the F123 come from the (Type F122).RGM-84D HarpoonAnti-ship cruise missile (Type F124) (Type F125)—To be replaced by the NSM missiles on the F124 and F125 classes.RBS15 Mk3Anti-ship cruise missile / Land attack cruise missile (Type K130 - Batch 1) (Type F123)100The is being modernised, and the RBS 15 replaces the Harpoon missiles. It will also equip the second batch of 5 K130 corvettes.
Orders:
25 in 2012. 75 in 2020 out of a framework agreement for up to 160 missiles
Naval guns ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotesNaval gunsOTO 127/64 LW - VULCANO SystemNaval gun127×835mmR (Type F125)51 training gun used purchased with the 4 of the F125 class. Further orders:
6 ordered for the F126 Planned to be used with the F127OTO Melara 76 L/62 Super RapidNaval gun76×636mmR (Type F123) (Type F124)
(Type K130 - Batch 1)12Further orders:
5 more with the K130 - Batch 2 (with stealthy cupola)Naval remote control self-defense gun27×145mm (Type F123)8 (2 × per ship) (Type F124)6 (2 × per ship) (Type F125)8 (2 × per ship) (Type K130 - Batch 1)10 (2 × per ship) (Type 352)4 (2 × per ship) (Type 332)8 (1 × per ship) (Type 702)12 (4 × per ship) (Type 404)12 (2 × per ship)Shells for naval gunsGuided Long Range—Guided long range artillery shell127×835mmR (Type F125)—Qualified in 2022. Guided by GPS + IMU and it has an IR sensor for terminal guidance.Ballistic Extended Range—Unguided long-range artillery shell127×835mmR (Type F125)—Qualified in 2022, 60 km range, with multifunction fuse.Diehl training 127 mm shells—Training artillery shells127×835mmR (Type F125)7,000Framework agreement in 2020 for up to 13,000 training shells with propellant, and firm order of 7,000 shells in December 2020.
Small arms This section lists small arms installed on the German Navy vessels. ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotesLeonardo Hitrole NT Naval TiltingRCHMG Remote Controlled Heavy Machine Gun)12.7×99mm NATO (Type F125)15 (5 × per ship)M2 BrowningHeavy Machine Gun12.7×99mm NATO (Type F123)16 (4 × per ship) (Type F124)12 (4 × per ship) (Type K130 - Batch 1)20 (4 × per ship) (Type 332)20 (2 × per ship) (Type 423)12 (4 × per ship) (Type 702)12 (4 × per ship) (Type 404)24 (4 × per ship)
Weapons for aircraft This is the list of weapons used by the Marineflieger.
Anti-submarine weapons ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotesMark 46 Mod 5 torpedoLightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88A Lockheed P-3C CUP+ Orion—Both aircraft to be retired soon, and the use of this torpedo in aerial anti-submarine warfare will end.MU90 ImpactLightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88A—Torpedo to be used in the future with the 31 NH90 NFH "Sea Tiger", the successor of the Sea Lynx.
Small arms ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreUsed withQuantityNotesFN Herstal M3MDoor helicopter machine gun12.7×99 mm NATOWestland Sea Lynx Mk 88A NH90 NTH "Sea Lion"—1 can be installed on the Sea Lynx, 2 on the Sea Lion.
Future weapons
Weapons for submarines
Torpedoes ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotesCHWT / DM2A5 Common Heavy Weight Torpedo—Heavyweight torpedoType 212CD class—Successor of the DM2A4 Seehecht currently in development for the Type 212CD.
The financing of its development was approved in December 2025.Atlas Elektronik SeaSpider ATT Anti-Torpedo Torpedo—Anti-torpedo torpedo—Type 212CD class—
Anti-air weapons ModelImageOriginTypeTo be used withQuantityNotesIDAS Interactive Defence and Attack System for SubmarinesAnti-air missile (underwater launch, also usable against small vessels)Type 212A class Type 212CD class—Derived from IRIS-T missile.
Weapons for surface vessels
Anti-air weapons Model Image Origin Type To be used with Quantity NotesAnti-air missile launchersMark 41 VLSVLS Vertical launching systemNiedersachsen class (Type F126)12 (2 × 8 cells per ship)2 modules with each 8 cells per ship. Mk 41 capable of "Any weapon / any cell".Mk 49 GMLS Guided Missile Launching SystemClose-in defence missile launcher (Type K130 - Batch 2)10 (2 × per ship)Niedersachsen class (Type F126)12 (2 × per ship)IRIS-T SLMMissile launcher Transporter Erector Launcher (Type F125)8 (2 × per ship)Integration of two launcher of 16 missiles each on the Type F125 fleet.Anti-air missilesIRIS-T SLMSurface-to-air missile (short range) (Type F125)—Integration of two launcher of 16 missiles each on the Type F125 fleet.RIM-162 ESSMSurface-to-air missile (short range)Niedersachsen class (Type F126)—Anti-air missile launchersARGE HEL (consortium with MBDA Deutschland / Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH)—High energy laser system (short range) (Type F125) Niedersachsen class (Type F126) — Development for an active system in 2029, based on R&D from a 2021 contract. Cruise missiles ModelImageOriginTypeTo be used withQuantityNotesCruise missile launchersNSM LauncherSide quad anti-ship missile launcher (Type F124) (Type F125)
Niedersachsen class (Type F126)26Two quad-launchers per ship.Cruise missilesNSM (Block 1A) Naval Strike MissileAnti-ship cruise missile / Land attack cruise missile (Type F124) (Type F125)
Niedersachsen class (Type F126)—Successor of the RGM-84 Harpoon on the F124 and F125 classes.3SM Tryfing Super Sonic Strike Missile—Anti-ship cruise missile / Land attack cruise missile (Type F124) (Type F125)—To be launched from Mk41 VLS.
Naval guns ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotesOTO 127/64 LW - VULCANO SystemNaval gun127×835mmRNiedersachsen class (Type F126)6 (1 × per ship)OTO Melara 76 L/62 Super Rapid - Stealth cupolaNaval gun76×636mmR (Type K130 - Batch 1)5Naval remote control self-defense gun27×145mmNiedersachsen class (Type F126)12 (2 × per ship)8 systems ordered for the first 4 ships ordered, but 2 additional ships are being purchased. (Type K130 - Batch 1)10 (2 × per ship)Rheinmetall Air Defence AG - 20kW laser—Laser gun—Niedersachsen class (Type F126)—
Small arms This section lists small arms that will be installed on the German Navy vessels. ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotesLeonardo LIONFISH 12.7 Top—RCHMG Remote Controlled Heavy Machine Gun)12.7×99mm NATONiedersachsen class (Type F126)12 (2 × per ship)
Weapons for aircraft This is the list of weapons that will be used by the Marineflieger.
Anti-submarine weapons ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreTo be used withQuantityNotesMark 54 mod 0 - torpedoLightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)Boeing P-8A Poseidon3636 combat torpedoes approved for order in June 2024.Mark 54 mod 0 - training torpedoLightweight training torpedoBoeing P-8A Poseidon1212 training torpedoes approved for order in June 2024.Sting Ray Mod 2Lightweight torpedo (anti-submarine)Boeing P-8A Poseidon—Selected in May 2025 for the German Navy.
Potential and planned weapons
Weapons for submarines
Cruise missiles ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotes3SM Tryfing Super Sonic Strike Missile—Anti-ship cruise missile / Land attack cruise missileType 212CD class—Both being considered, likely only one will be selected. NSM-SL Naval Strike Missile - Submarine LaunchedAnti-ship cruise missile / Land attack cruise missileType 212CD class—
Weapons for surface vessels
Anti-air weapons ModelImageOriginTypeTo be potentially used withQuantityNotesMark 41 VLSVLS Vertical launching systemMEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)12 (2 × 32 cells per ship)2 groups of 32 cells for the 6 ships. The Mk 41 will be capable of "Any weapon / any cell".Mk 49 GMLS Guided Missile Launching SystemClose-in defence missile launcherMEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)12 (2 × per ship)Almost certainly 2 on each of the F127 frigates.Anti-air missilesSM-2 Block IIIA RIM-66 Standard Missile 2Surface-to-air missile (long range)MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)—Very likely to be used with the F127.SM-6 RIM-174 Standard Missile 6Surface-to-air missile (long range)MEKO A-400 AMD class (Type F127)—Very likely to be used with the F127.SM-3 RIM-161 Standard Missile 3Surface-to-air missile