The German Navy needs to update its submarine frigates, which still use very old 8-inch floppy disks from the 1990s. These disks are crucial for running many parts of the ships, like the airflow and power systems.
Replacing these floppy disks is not easy because they control so many essential functions on the ships. The Navy’s use of such outdated technology makes one wonder if they still use other old devices, like Palm Pilots and Tamagotchis, for their operations.
German Navy Faces Urgent Need to Update Outdated Submarine Frigate Technology
Since 2021, a company called Saab has been responsible for maintaining the German frigates. They are also working on improving the ships’ weapons and control systems, hoping to add some modern features along the way.
This problem of using old technology is common in many government systems around the world. For instance, Japan recently stopped using floppy disks in their government offices. It’s a bit worrying to think that some important data might still be stored on such outdated technology, similar to how the US once used floppy disks for nuclear weapons access.
The German Navy’s effort to update its frigates highlights the need to replace old technology in important government operations. This ensures that all systems work efficiently and securely.
