Category: Security policy

Bye bye until next year!

Bye bye until next year!

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

Sail Out at the naval base - an event with tradition ... The idea of gathering on the Oskar Kusch pier to watch the hundreds of sailors and participants leave Kiel harbour is only a few years old. And because it was continued the first three times despite the pandemic break, it can be called a tradition. The event is organised and hosted by the commander of Operational Flotilla 1, Flotilla Admiral Sascha Rackwitz. Co-organisers are the Reservists' Association, the German Armed Forces Association, the German Maritime Institute and the Naval Officers' Association. However, the guests from the associations, the German Navy, politics and the public were not there to see each other again, as these...

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MTG presents model of the "Gorch Fock"

MTG presents model of the "Gorch Fock"

Gepostet von | 20 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

At the Sunday reception of Kiel Week 2023 on the frigate "Bayern", Guido Gerdemann, Managing Director of Hamburg-based MTG Marinetechnik GmbH, presented a model of the "Gorch Fock" to Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy. As the sail training ship is currently in the North Atlantic and cannot be in Kiel, the Hamburg think tank and naval design office did not miss the opportunity to bring along the 1:62 scale model as a replacement and special gift for the 175th anniversary of the German Navy and present it to the inspector. In his speech, Gerdemann emphasised that Kieler Woche should not take place without a "Gorch Fock" - after all, it is a...

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Federal President visits Eckernförde - Photo gallery

Federal President visits Eckernförde - Photo gallery

Gepostet von | 15 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

Diving with the Federal President On Tuesday, 13 June 2023, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier paid a visit to the German Navy in Eckernförde. Among other things, a ride on U33, a boat of the 1st submarine squadron, was planned. The naval battalion and the naval special forces command also presented their capabilities to the Federal President in the form of dynamic demonstrations. U33 - casting off with the Federal President on board. Photo: Michael NitzU33 - casting off with the Federal President on board. Photo: Michael Nitz Transfer trip with the Federal President. Photo: Michael NitzTransfer trip with the Federal President. Photo: Michael Nitz Getting ready for diving. Photo: Michael NitzClear for diving. Photo: Michael...

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Great day: National Security Strategy for the Navy's birthday

Great day: National Security Strategy for the Navy's birthday

Gepostet von | 15 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

The German Navy has barely celebrated its 175th anniversary when the German government publishes a national security strategy entitled "Wehrhaft. Resilient. Sustainable. Integrated Security for Germany" as a gift. Long awaited Apart from the fact that the bodies concerned with Germany's national security have been calling for such a basic paper for decades, e.g. for the Bundeswehr's White Paper or its concept, a start has now been made! A start because no decision has been taken on a committee at the highest level to coordinate and set tactics. At least it has finally been possible to commit four key ministries to a harmonised text. Not quite round yet...

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