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A German frigate attempted to shoot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, but the missiles malfunctioned and fell into the sea.
The incident has raised concerns about NATO military cooperation and capability, as the German warship was not informed about the U.S. drone in its area.
The failure highlighted the underfunded state of the German military, with limitations on ammunition and degraded industrial capacity.
Similar issues have been faced by other Western nations, including the UK, in defense procurement.
