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Frigate Lübeck back

Frigate Lübeck back

Gepostet von | 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

Gepostet von | 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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Interview - "I'm not afraid of anything!"

Interview - "I'm not afraid of anything!"

Gepostet von | 10 Sep 2021 | , , , , | 0

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach has been inspector of the navy for six months now. marineforum had the opportunity to ask him about his impressions so far and his plans for the future of the navy. Admiral Schönbach, congratulations on your new position! Inspectors often stood for events in the mirror of time: Zenker stands for construction, Mann for dismantling and transition, your predecessor was the first inspector outside the BMVg - what do you wish for, what are you afraid of, what will you stand for one day? I am grateful for the great trust placed in me as Inspector of the Navy. How...

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Germany participates in Operation IRINI with the "Bonn"

Germany participates in Operation IRINI with the "Bonn"

Gepostet von | 8 Sep 2021 | , , , , , | 0

On 1 September 2021, the task force provider left its home base in Wilhelmshaven to join Operation IRINI as part of the European Union Naval Forces Mediterranean (EUNAFVOR MED). The 220 soldiers on board include military police and an 11-strong boarding team from the sea battalion in Eckernförde. Two Sea Lynx helicopters will support the situation picture. A legal advisor from the Federal Ministry of Defence will contribute to the certainty of action in the event of an emergency. The team in Bonn's operational hospital will be reinforced by members of the German Air Force. The mandate for the EU-led crisis management operation was extended by the German Bundestag until 30 April 2022. The decision of 21 April...

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