Frigate “Hessen” in the Red Sea – Why it is one of the strongest German warships. Germany is sending a warship with special weapons into theRed Sea.
It has long-range guns, torpedoes and missiles. A mandate from the Bundestag is still pending - it is expected during February. The duration of the mission is still unclear - experts expect that the deployment of the frigate ‘Hessen' will take longer. The commander of the Frigate ”Hesse’ is Captain Volker Kübsch: “A potential deployment in Red Sea will represent another acid test for the ship and crew’