Category: Armed Forces

Kiel: Change of commander in Flotilla 1

Kiel: Change of commander in Flotilla 1

Gepostet von | 15 Sep 2021 | , | 1

Today, Wednesday 15 September, Flotilla Admiral Christian Bock (52) will hand over command of Operational Flotilla 1 to Flotilla Admiral Henning Faltin (54). Flotilla Admiral Bock has been Commander of the flotilla and Director of the Centre of Excellence for Operations in Coastal Waters (COE CSW) since April 2018. Rear Admiral Jürgen zur Mühlen (61), Head of Operations at the Naval Command, will preside over the ceremony. "The past three and a half years have challenged our unique large organisation with its mix of people, expertise and weapon systems in every conceivable way. We have been present every day in the Bundeswehr's operational areas, on and under water, from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean, on...

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Frigate Lübeck back home

Frigate Lübeck back home

Gepostet von | 11 Sep 2021 | , | 0

Back from the Aegean after almost 17 weeks in action! She was back home at 10 o'clock on the dot. Families, friends and comrades will finally see their loved ones again. The Lübeck is returning to her home port after travelling over 22,900 nautical miles in the Mediterranean. The frigate Lübeck left Wilhelmshaven at the beginning of May to join the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) in the Aegean. "Four challenging months lie behind the crew. Not only the hardships of the mission, but also the current coronavirus pandemic have demanded a lot from all of us. Nevertheless, the frigate Lübeck was able to fully fulfil its mission of maritime surveillance and...

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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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Sea Lynx: 40 years in service

Sea Lynx: 40 years in service

Gepostet von | 8 Sep 2021 | , , , , | 3

.....and suddenly the sky was black On 8 September 1981, the pre-command was set up, three weeks later the 3rd Flying & Technical Squadron Mk88. Or as it is correctly called today: Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88a. On 30 August, the naval aviators attracted a lot of attention. An "8-ship" formation flew over the partners in Wilhelmshaven. Of course, a special greeting went to the Einsatzflottille 2 and the formation was noticed on the ground in the run-up to the 40th Sea Lynx anniversary. Astonishingly, there were 8 Lynx in the air, so together with the helicopters on the Bayern, there are already at least...

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