Category: Armed Forces

Rostocker Blauhelmsoldaten kehren in den Heimathafen zurück

Rostocker Blauhelmsoldaten kehren in den Heimathafen zurück

Posted by | 18. Mar 2022 | , | 0

Heute kehrte die Korvette „ Braunschweig“ von der UNIFIL-Mission (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) zurückkehren. Begrüßt wurde sie durch den Oberbürgermeister der Hanse- und Universitätsstadt Rostock, Claus Ruhe Madsen (49). Mit Musik vonMarius Müller-Westernhagen „Ich bin wieder hier“ und einem Heimatwimpel kehrte die "Braunschweig" mit ihrer 60-köpfigen Besatzung unter dem Kommando von Korvettenkapitän Pascal Störk zurück. Die Aufgabe der Blauhelmsoldaten war es, vor der libanesischen Küste den Seeraum zu überwachen und einen möglichen Waffenschmuggel vor Ort zu unterbinden. Darüber hinaus bildete sie die einheimische Marine im Küstenschutz aus – eine dauerhafte Nebenaufgabe der Rostocker Marinesoldatinnen- und Soldaten. Bereits...

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Donald Cook in Warnemünde

Donald Cook in Warnemünde

Posted by | 17 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Walkers in Warnemünde watch in amazement as something threads its way into the sea channel: an unusual silhouette moves towards the Warnow in slightly hazy weather. It is a United States Navy destroyer, the "Donald Cook" (DDG - 75) of the Arleigh Burke class. The US Navy destroyer is on an informal visit to Rostock and has moored in the industrial harbour. According to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state command, the ship has requested host nation support, meaning that it is being replenished, refuelled and disposed of whatever a ship needs. The "Donald Cook" will leave the Warnow again on Monday. About the background of the stay...

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Ship convoy of 14 units approaches Odessa

Ship convoy of 14 units approaches Odessa

Posted by | 16 Mar 2022 | , , | 0

Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, marineforum documents current maritime events in the Black Sea, the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea. As always these days - hardly any news that can be independently verified. 15 March 2022 +++ Ship formation of 14 units approaches Odessa from the south Ukrayinska Pravda reports as of 7 p.m. local time that, according to the military commander of Odessa, the local population has been subjected to an air and sea offensive since the morning. Around 90 rounds of heavy weapons were fired in 14 hours, which are said to have resulted in two casualties. According to military analysts, midday satellite images show three groups of ships in the...

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Bundesrat: Immediate programme for the Bundeswehr

Bundesrat: Immediate programme for the Bundeswehr

Posted by | 14 Mar 2022 | , , , | 2

Navy should receive two more submarines Following an initiative by the Bavarian Minister President on 9 March, the Bundesrat passed a resolution for an immediate programme to equip and prepare the Bundeswehr for deployment. The Bavarians are making concrete proposals for the procurement of the future for the special fund of 100 billion euros. The Bundesrat is thus calling on the Federal Government to launch an immediate programme for equipping the Bundeswehr and ensuring its operational readiness. Here is the Söder proposal in brief: Stockpiling of ammunition for all weapon systems Procurement of a large number of Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters Replacement for CH-53 Full equipment for the eight brigades of the army Parallel development of an army air defence...

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Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack is the new Inspector of the Navy

Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack is the new Inspector of the Navy

Posted by | 11 Mar 2022 | , , , | 1

Today, 11 March 2022, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack (59) was officially appointed as the new Inspector General of the Navy. The command of the German Navy was handed over to him by the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, General Eberhard Zorn (62), at the Mürwik Naval Academy. Subsequently, Rear Admiral Frank Lenski (60), the current Chief of Staff at the Naval Command, was appointed Commander of the Fleet and Support Forces and Deputy to the Chief of Naval Operations. 220311_General-Zorn-and-VAdm-Kaack-with-Wife-Dr-Gesche-Kaack-Marcel-Kröncke_018_webGeneral Zorn and VAdm Kaack with Mrs Dr Gesche Kaack, photo Marcel-Kröncke. Gesche Kaack, photo: Marcel Kröncke 220311_General_Zorn_KADm_Lenski_Ute_Lenski_Marcel_kroencke_011_webGeneral Zorn KADm Lenski, Mrs Ute Lenski, photo: Marcel Kröncke 220311_Appointment_Inspector_marcel_kroencke_014_webAppointment of the Inspector, photo: Marcel Kröncke 220311_Address_General_Eberhard_Zorn_016_webAddress General Eberhard Zorn, photo:...

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