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Change of commander in the Trossgeschwader

Change of commander in the Trossgeschwader

Posted by | 23 Oct 2024 | , , | 2

Today, the commander of Operational Flotilla 2, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, handed over command of the Trossgeschwader from Frigate Captain Thorsten Geldmacher to the squadron's new commander, Captain Andreas Schmekel. The handover ceremony took place on the task force supply ship "Berlin" at the Heppenser Groden naval base in Wilhelmshaven. The outgoing commander, Frigate Captain Geldmacher, had been in command of the squadron for five years. Geldmacher says of this period: "The past few years as Commander of the Trossgeschwader were characterised by the COVID-19 pandemic, the turning point and the efforts to renew the Trossgeschwader's civilian ship fleet. In addition to the new construction of the two class 707 naval fuel supply vessels, which has...

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thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: Carlyle exits.

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: Carlyle exits.

Posted by | 23 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

thyssenkrupp CEO expresses disappointment. Oliver Burkhard, member of the Executive Board of thyssenkrupp AG and CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, announced with regret on 22 October that Carlyle will not pursue the valuation process for a possible partial sale of the marine division. For reasons of confidentiality, no further details will be provided. Mr Burkhard made it clear that Carlyle's withdrawal from the bidding process was not based on business reasons and was not related to the quality or financial performance of the company. The Handelsblatt and other business news media report that concerns on the part of the German government were the cause. According to reports, the expressions of interest from other bidders and the delay in the...

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Modernisation of the F124 class frigates

Modernisation of the F124 class frigates

Posted by | 19 Oct 2024 | , , , , | 0

New "KORA" electronic warfare system commissioned The Bundeswehr Procurement Office has commissioned the delivery and integration of new electronic warfare systems (EloKa) on the Sachsen-class frigates (F124). After a total service life of more than 40 years, the German Navy's previous standard EloKa system "FL 1800S-II" will be replaced on some units. The systems of this type on the F124 class frigates will be replaced by systems from the "KORA" system family from Rohde & Schwarz. To support the deployment of the three on-board systems, three further shore-based systems are being procured for training, maintenance and testing. "KORA 40" is a system for electronic warfare,...

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Monster waves decoded

Monster waves decoded

Posted by | 17 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

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Naval headquarters in Rostock inaugurated

Naval headquarters in Rostock inaugurated

Posted by | 17 Oct 2024 | , , , | 5

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius inaugurated a new headquarters in Rostock on 21 October 2024 The German Navy officially assumed a regional leadership role today - it will assume the function of "Commander Task Force Baltic" (CTF Baltic) for the next four years. This gives it greater responsibility in the Baltic Sea region. CTF Baltic is available for the Alliance's command tasks in the Baltic Sea, maintains a maritime situation picture and coordinates naval activities in the region. It is also tasked with planning exercises and conducting operations by NATO naval forces. For the Bundeswehr, this is a strengthening of national and alliance defence. This was emphasised by the...

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