Germany's navy is taking on new challenges in the Middle East, including increased naval presence in Lebanon to prevent arms smuggling and manage Hezbollah's activities. Germany has also increased its naval presence in the Red Sea as part of the US-led international coalition to protect freedom of navigation and maritime traffic. These naval moves signal strategic shifts in German defense policy and priorities, with a focus on the Baltic Sea and northern European theater. The redeployment of German naval forces could lead to improved aerial defense against groups like Hezbollah targeting Israel via unmanned aerial systems.