Germany steps in to fill gap left by UK navy – POLITICO

LONDON — The deployment of a German ship to the North Atlantic has laid bare the strains felt by Britain’s Royal Navy, which have become increasingly visible since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

The German frigate Sachsen will take over as the flagship of a NATO mission in the North Atlantic, replacing Britain’s HMS Dragon, one of Britain's six Type 45 destroyers, which has been sent to the Mediterranean to help defend Cyprus. 

British personnel will remain in command of the task force, but will carry out their duties from the German vessel, according to two people familiar with the arrangement.