Category: Armed Forces

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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Indonesia: The old "Cottbus" in flames!

Indonesia: The old "Cottbus" in flames!

Gepostet von | 12 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

Hading Bay-538 is an old Frosch I-class landing ship of the NVA People's Navy, commissioned in 1978 and operated under the name "Cottbus" until reunification. The decommissioned "Cottbus" was then sold to Indonesia in 1993, where it was given the name "Hading Bay" and the hull number 538. It made headlines in the first days of June when a fire broke out on board in the Selayar Strait south of the island of South Sulawesi (Celebes). All 119 crew members (62 crew, 57 embarked troops) were rescued unharmed by naval vessels and civilian freighters in the sea area. According to available information, the fire was extinguished and the ship was towed to a harbour.

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Wilhelmshaven: 17 June - Armed Forces Day 2023

Wilhelmshaven: 17 June - Armed Forces Day 2023

Gepostet von | 9 Jun 2023 | , , | 1

From a press release by the Rostock Naval Command On Saturday, 17 June 2023, the "Day of the Bundeswehr" will offer a varied programme of information, talks and presentations at ten locations nationwide from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the eighth time in a row. This year, Wilhelmshaven is the only naval location to host the event. In addition to the German Navy, visitors to the Bundeswehr's largest base will also be able to experience the Army and Air Force live. Operational Flotilla 2 will be presenting two of its ships, the largest exhibits to be marvelled at on this day. The frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"...

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Federal President visits the German Navy in Eckernförde

Federal President visits the German Navy in Eckernförde

Gepostet von | 9 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

From a press release by Rostock Naval Command On Tuesday, 13 June 2023 at 5 p.m., Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit the German Navy in Eckernförde. Among other things, a ride on a submarine of the 1st submarine squadron is planned. In addition, the naval battalion and the naval special forces command will present their capabilities to the Federal President in the form of dynamic demonstrations. As part of the "Local Time Germany" format, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier regularly moves his official residence to various locations in Germany for three days in order to engage in direct dialogue with citizens and gain an immediate impression of their opinions, concerns and wishes.

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German Navy: Chancellor visits

German Navy: Chancellor visits

Gepostet von | 6 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

From a Federal Government press release Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a visit to the German Navy on Monday, 5 June 2023, to gain a comprehensive picture of the German Navy's range of capabilities. After a brief meeting with the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, and the Commander of the Fleet and Support Forces, Vice Admiral Frank Lenski, at the Naval Command in Rostock-Warnemünde, he was taken by helicopter to the frigate "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern". At sea, Scholz took part in several exercises involving the submarine U33, the corvette "Oldenburg" and the minesweeper "Bad Bevensen". In addition, the French fleet tanker "Somme" and the Spanish frigate...

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