Germany Orders 8 MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones for P-8A Missions

January 13, 2026

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Berlin Invests in Advanced Unmanned Aerial Capability Amid NATO Expansion

Germany has placed an order for eight General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to support its maritime patrol aircraft missions. The German Armed Forces aim to protect sea lanes and critical infrastructure with the new fleet, which will be operated by Naval Air Wing 3 at Nordholz naval station in Saxony. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028, with training and necessary infrastructure introduction expected ahead of entry into service.

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Germany MQ-9B P-8A NATO unmanned aerial capability

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Germany Orders 8 MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones for P-8A Missions

January 13, 2026

1 min read

Berlin Invests in Advanced Unmanned Aerial Capability Amid NATO Expansion

Germany has placed an order for eight General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to support its maritime patrol aircraft missions. The German Armed Forces aim to protect sea lanes and critical infrastructure with the new fleet, which will be operated by Naval Air Wing 3 at Nordholz naval station in Saxony. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028, with training and necessary infrastructure introduction expected ahead of entry into service.

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Germany MQ-9B P-8A NATO unmanned aerial capability

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URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/germany-orders-8-mq-9b-seaguardian-drones-to-boost-p-8a-missions/