Germany arrests trio accused of trying to smuggle naval military tech to China

German authorities arrested three individuals for allegedly attempting to transfer dual-use military technology to China, with one suspect reportedly linked to the MSS and two others operating a company involved in securing research via a German university. The case involves suspected covert funding from China, procurement of machine parts potentially suited for naval engines, and shipment of a regulated laser, all in violation of Germany’s Foreign Trade Act and EU dual-use rules; no university personnel are accused, and the suspects are set to appear before the Federal Court of Justice.