No German engines for submarines

The order books of the Kiel submarine builder are full. Now the shipyard has presented new business figures. But it is not only about marine orders from Germany and other countries.

No German engines for submarines

The Chinese-made submarines that Thailand ordered will not contain engines from Germany as the country is a member of the European Union and is so barred from exporting arms to China, says Germany's defence ministry.

No German Engines for Submarines

EU Arms Ban Disrupts Thailand’s Submarine Procurement PUBLISHED: 15 May 2025 at 04:06   Small   Medium   Large The Royal Thai Navy’s procurement of Chinese-made submarines faces setbacks as the German defense ministry confirms that the submarines will not include German engines due to the European Union’s arms export restrictions to China. This announcement was made during a meeting between Thailand’s Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and…