Category: Armed Forces

Einsatzgruppenversorger Bonn: Overhaul almost complete

Einsatzgruppenversorger Bonn: Overhaul almost complete

Gepostet von | 5 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

The task force provider "Bonn" has been undergoing a scheduled maintenance phase at German Naval Yards since 1 July 2024. On 31 January 2025, the shipyard announced that after extensive major overhaul work on engines, gearboxes, pumps, generators and other components of the propulsion system, the ship had been moved to the outfitting pier "Berth 6", where the final work will take place. The focus is now on work on the most important ship systems, such as overhauling the drinking and cooling water systems, fuel and air conditioning technology. The "Bonn" is also being prepared for the arrival of her crew: Chambers, mess rooms, galleys and sanitary areas are being finalised. In addition, the testing of the ship's equipment, which is essential before...

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Swearing-in ceremony in Bremerhaven

Swearing-in ceremony in Bremerhaven

Gepostet von | 4 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

Swearing-in ceremony and solemn pledge at the Naval Operations School On Thursday, 6 February 2025, at 5 p.m., 175 soldiers will take their solemn pledge at the Naval Operations School. The commanding officer, Captain Andreas Seidl, will administer the oath to the recruits. They will publicly pledge their loyalty to the Federal Republic of Germany and undertake to bravely defend the law and freedom of the German people. The recruits include 74 regular soldiers and 101 volunteers doing military service. Numerous guests are also expected to attend, including Dr Eva Högl, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, as well as representatives from politics, business and the public sector.

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Frigate 127 - first study funded

Frigate 127 - first study funded

Gepostet von | 9 Jan 2025 | , , , | 3

The federal government has not yet placed the order for the construction of the new F127 anti-aircraft frigates, but the Defence and Budget Committees have nevertheless approved the first funds. The members of both committees voted in favour of concluding a contract with the US defence company Lockheed Martin on 18 December 2024. Lockheed Martin is to use the initial funding of 44.5 million euros to conduct a study to examine whether the Aegis system and the ultimately favoured design of the F127 with a focus on anti-air warfare (AAW) and ballistic missile defence (BMD) are a good match. The money for this air defence system will come from the 2022...

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Clothing for the troops

Clothing for the troops

Gepostet von | 23 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

Modernisations and subsequent procurements commissioned In a press release dated 19 December 2024, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) somewhat awkwardly announces that it intends to procure new clothing and is "already procuring modern and high-quality clothing and personal equipment for the performance of their duties while providing the best possible protection" for soldiers and civilian employees. It goes on to say: "The implementation of the follow-up solution in the Bundeswehr's clothing management, which began in 2023, has been continuously developed since then. To this end, the existing framework agreement with Bundeswehr Clothing Management (BwBM) GmbH must be regularly amended. The fifth amendment agreement signed today includes both new...

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Swearing in and ceremonial pledge on the harbour island in Stralsund

Swearing in and ceremonial pledge on the harbour island in Stralsund

Gepostet von | 13 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

On 12 December 2024, the public swearing-in and ceremonial pledge of 238 recruits of the Naval Technology School (MTS) took place on the harbour island of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund. The ceremony was led by frigate captain Thorsten Goertz, the deputy commander of the MTS. In addition to a speech by Lord Mayor Dr Alexander Badrow, Klaus Jürgen Strupp, President of the Rostock Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), addressed moving words to the recruits and their families. He emphasised the importance of commitment and responsibility for the common good. Traditionally, the parent with the longest journey was honoured. In this case, the mother travelled...

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