Category: Armed Forces

"Bonn" returns from deployment

"Bonn" returns from deployment

Gepostet von | 4 Jul 2023 | , , , | 0

The most important thing for me is that I was able to bring all the crew members home safe and sound. The crew showed what they can achieve and make possible and that they can always be relied on. I am extremely proud of their achievements," emphasises the commander. The impressive figures achieved during the IRINI mission speak for themselves. During the mission, the task force provider "Bonn" travelled a total of 17,645.7 nautical miles, which corresponds to approximately 32679.84 km or 0.8 circumnavigations of the earth. At the time of the embarkation ceremony, there were 202 people on board. The EGV and its crew had already...

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Battle boats, the time has come.....

Battle boats, the time has come.....

Gepostet von | 27 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

It has been discussed for years: does the German Navy need combat boats? The pros and cons have been debated at length in the marineforum, and the manufacturers' offers have been presented in detail. The fact that they are needed has now been reflected in the intention to procure them. The Bundeswehr intends to purchase multi-purpose combat boats for the naval battalion. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has published a corresponding invitation to tender on the European procurement platform TED. "These boats are required for amphibious, military evacuation, escort, patrol and harbour protection operations. In addition, equipment for storage and transport, spare parts, documentation and training courses will also be procured," reads the...

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Present at the base

Present at the base

Gepostet von | 18 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

Naval Officers' Association and German Maritime Institute on Armed Forces Day in Wilhelmshaven Defence Minister Boris Pistorius invited citizens to come and see what the Bundeswehr can do on Armed Forces Day. Of the technology, the equipment - but above all of the people of this Bundeswehr. On Saturday, 17 June 2023, over 200,000 people across Germany took the opportunity to get to know the Bundeswehr and its soldiers and civilian employees at ten different locations. The gates of the "4th gateway" were also open at the largest Bundeswehr and navy base in Wilhelmshaven for...

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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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