Category: Armed Forces

Wilhelmshaven: 17 June - Armed Forces Day 2023

Wilhelmshaven: 17 June - Armed Forces Day 2023

Gepostet von | 9 Jun 2023 | , , | 1

From a press release by the Rostock Naval Command On Saturday, 17 June 2023, the "Day of the Bundeswehr" will offer a varied programme of information, talks and presentations at ten locations nationwide from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the eighth time in a row. This year, Wilhelmshaven is the only naval location to host the event. In addition to the German Navy, visitors to the Bundeswehr's largest base will also be able to experience the Army and Air Force live. Operational Flotilla 2 will be presenting two of its ships, the largest exhibits to be marvelled at on this day. The frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"...

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Federal President visits the German Navy in Eckernförde

Federal President visits the German Navy in Eckernförde

Gepostet von | 9 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

From a press release by Rostock Naval Command On Tuesday, 13 June 2023 at 5 p.m., Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit the German Navy in Eckernförde. Among other things, a ride on a submarine of the 1st submarine squadron is planned. In addition, the naval battalion and the naval special forces command will present their capabilities to the Federal President in the form of dynamic demonstrations. As part of the "Local Time Germany" format, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier regularly moves his official residence to various locations in Germany for three days in order to engage in direct dialogue with citizens and gain an immediate impression of their opinions, concerns and wishes.

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German Navy: Chancellor visits

German Navy: Chancellor visits

Gepostet von | 6 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

From a Federal Government press release Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a visit to the German Navy on Monday, 5 June 2023, to gain a comprehensive picture of the German Navy's range of capabilities. After a brief meeting with the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, and the Commander of the Fleet and Support Forces, Vice Admiral Frank Lenski, at the Naval Command in Rostock-Warnemünde, he was taken by helicopter to the frigate "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern". At sea, Scholz took part in several exercises involving the submarine U33, the corvette "Oldenburg" and the minesweeper "Bad Bevensen". In addition, the French fleet tanker "Somme" and the Spanish frigate...

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War graves at sea: China has British wrecks plundered

War graves at sea: China has British wrecks plundered

Gepostet von | 5 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

At the end of May, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained the Chinese bulk carrier "Chuan Hong 68", which was anchored without authorisation in its economic zone off the southern province of Johor and equipped for deep-sea dredging. During the search, metals, weapon parts and large-calibre ammunition shells were discovered. The captain and crew (32) were subsequently arrested, but have since escaped with the ship. Malaysia accuses the crew of the vessel of illegally salvaging wreckage on the edge of the South China Sea and, in particular, of plundering British warship wrecks from the Second World War. Valuable metals Scrap metals such as steel, copper, aluminium and bronze are valuable. Steel from the period before...

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Second IRIS-T SLM firing unit delivered to Ukraine

Second IRIS-T SLM firing unit delivered to Ukraine

Gepostet von | 26 May 2023 | , , , | 0

From a press release by Diehl, Airbus and Hensoldt. The general contractor Diehl Defence, together with its partners HENSOLDT and Airbus, has delivered the second fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine. As a result, two fire units were handed over to the customer within just six months, significantly improving its defence capabilities. Air defence The IRIS-T SLM system has demonstrated outstanding performance under combat conditions since it entered service in Ukraine. According to customer statements, the system has achieved a hit rate of 100 per cent even in attack waves with more than 12 targets. Procurement of the system for the German armed forces is also planned. Teamwork...

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