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Inspector Navy: Regular German presence in the Indo-Pacific

Inspector Navy: Regular German presence in the Indo-Pacific

Posted by | 22. dec 2021 | , , , , | 0

At a lecture in front of an international audience in Singapore, the inspector of the navy, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach, announced that the navy will continue to be present in the Indo-Pacific in the future. He wants to enable regular deployment there as early as 2023. He is thinking even further ahead and referred to the F 125 class frigates, which allow deployments of up to two years. Talks are being held with partners in the region and in Singapore about setting up a temporary logistical support hub, which would simplify logistical support. If Vice Admiral Schönbach has his way, the future logistics centre...

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Jürgen Hoffmeister takes over as Head of Marketing and Communications at General Atomics

Jürgen Hoffmeister takes over as Head of Marketing and Communications at General Atomics

Posted by | 22 Sep 2021 | , , | 0

Jürgen Hoffmeister has taken over as Head of Marketing and Communications for the General Atomics Europe Group as of 1 September 2021. "I am delighted that we have been able to recruit an internationally experienced and proven communications professional for our group of companies," says Harald Robl, Managing Director of General Atomics Europe. Jürgen Hoffmeister has over 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing, communication and strategy. He acquired his international expertise in leading marketing and communications functions, particularly in the automotive and IT industries, including Continental, Siemens and the Brose Group. For the General Atomics Europe Group, he will be responsible for developing the strategy for global marketing, communications and...

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Status of the 2021 member directory

Status of the 2021 member directory

Posted by | 16 Sep 2021 | , | 0

Dear MOV members, some of our members are rightly asking when the 2021 membership directory will be sent out. Our aim is to ensure that the 2021 directory is as up-to-date as possible. Therefore, we must first wait for the personnel elections at our general meeting on 9 October so that the changes can be incorporated. It is intended that the directory will go to print in November and then be sent out...

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Frigate Lübeck back

Frigate Lübeck back

Posted by | 10 Sep 2021 | , , , | 0

Frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen welcomes the Lübeck in the German Bight The Lübeck is back in home waters after its deployment in the Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2). On her way to Wilhelmshaven she met her "younger sister" from the 4th Frigate Squadron. The Nordrhein-Westfalen Crew Delta is currently carrying out the seaworthiness survey in the German Bight under the leadership of the commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron, Captain Dirk Jacobus. She was greeted by the North Rhine-Westphalia with the traditional fountain from the fire cannons. The Lübeck is expected back in Wilhelmshaven tomorrow at 10.00 am. Photos: German Navy, OBtsm Prochalski (NRW...

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"Northern Coasts" 2021: Major international manoeuvre in the Baltic Sea

"Northern Coasts" 2021: Major international manoeuvre in the Baltic Sea

Posted by | 10 Sep 2021 | , , , , | 0

From 10 September 2021, the Baltic Sea will once again be the venue for one of the most important multinational exercises to improve strategic planning and tactical communication between the participating nations. The large-scale manoeuvre "Northern Coasts" is an essential component of cross-force cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. The protection of the northern flank is an elementary focus of the German Navy in its return to national and alliance defence. More than 2000 soldiers from 14 nations are coming together under the leadership of Sweden this year. Over 30 ships, 10 aircraft and various land units will train the complex interaction of all forces in a fictitious situation on land and at sea along Sweden's coastline.

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