https://freerepublic.com/tag/deutschesmarine/ en-us Sat, 21 Oct 2017 03:46:39 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3597101/posts BERLIN (AP) — All of Germany's six submarines are out of action, and the country's defense minister isn't happy about it. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper reports that four U-boats are being serviced in boatyards while two others are waiting for a berth. Asked how Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen views the temporary loss of the underwater fleet, her spokesman said Friday that "this is obviously not a good situation." Jens Flosdorff told reporters in Berlin that "we would hope the mission readiness was higher, but sometimes with technology the devil is in the detail." Associated Press https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3597101/posts#comment Sat, 21 Oct 2017 03:46:39 GMT