Germany’s military planning includes the potential deployment of mine-hunting boats and reconnaissance aircraft, with an emphasis on non-combat roles. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius have ruled out direct military engagement, focusing instead on contributions that address NATO’s mine clearance capabilities. The Navy’s fleet includes ten Frankenthal-class mine-hunting vessels, equipped with advanced mine-clearing technology, and the acquisition of P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft is underway, aimed at enhancing maritime surveillance in strategic regions.