Category: Armed Forces

Einsatzgruppenversorger "Bonn" departed from Wilhelmshaven for Operation "Irini".

Einsatzgruppenversorger "Bonn" departed from Wilhelmshaven for Operation "Irini".

Posted by | 2 Sep 2021 | , , | 0

It will join Operation European Union Naval Forces Mediterranean (EUNAFVOR MED) "Irini" in the Mediterranean off the coast of Libya. "The crew has done an incredible and great job during the preparation period, so we are ready to go into action," said the commander of the "Bonn", frigate captain Eike Deußen. "Our main mission there will be to contribute to the implementation of the arms embargo against Libya. In addition, the illegal export of oil products from the country is to be prevented and people smuggling and smuggling activities are to be stopped. We feel that we are well trained and well prepared for all of these tasks," says...

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Gorch Fock in Wilhelmshaven

Gorch Fock in Wilhelmshaven

Posted by | 1 Sep 2021 | , , , | 0

The Lürssen shipyard proudly announced at the weekend - and rightly so - that the Gorch Fock is back in service today. Under the leadership of the project team led by Sascha Eilers, more than 150 shipyard employees have been working flat out to ensure that the training sailing ship GORCH FOCK has been brought back into shape. Today, the Gorch Fock set sail for Wilhelmshaven and headed down the Weser towards Helgoland. Lürssen took over responsibility for the restoration of this ship in October 2019 and initially moved the barque to Berne. In the spring of this year, the ship was successfully launched and towed to Lemwerder for further outfitting with the help of tugs.

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Contract awarded for the construction of U 212CD

Contract awarded for the construction of U 212CD

Posted by | 30 Aug 2021 | , , , , | 0

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has been officially commissioned to build six Class 212CD submarines. The procurement organisations of Norway and Germany have already signed the corresponding contracts. The order comprises the delivery of four submarines to the Norwegian Navy and two to the German Navy as well as additional logistical services and training resources. The order is worth around 5.5 billion euros. The ceremony to mark the major order took place today (30 August) at the development and shipyard site in Kiel. Special guests of honour were the German State Secretary of Defence, Benedikt Zimmer, and the Norwegian State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tone Skogen. Text: mb; Photos:...

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First greetings from the land of the rising sun

First greetings from the land of the rising sun

Posted by | 30 Aug 2021 | , , , , , | 0

The Bavarians continue their journey to East Asia. After a pass with the Indian frigate Trikand, the soldiers on board have now had their first opportunity to brush up on their knowledge of the Japanese language and etiquette. They will be able to put this into practice in a few weeks' time when they visit the Land of the Rising Sun. The JS Yugiri, a destroyer of the 3500 tonne displacement Asagiri class, was available as a partner for various small manoeuvres in the Gulf of Aden. One of the German Sea Lynx brought a culinary greeting from home to the Japanese ship: in addition to memorabilia, there was a Twelvepack Erdinger. As a not quite...

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<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Saxony</span>-Class receives new radar equipment

Saxony-Class receives new radar equipment

Posted by | 24 Aug 2021 | , , , | 0

The three Class 124 frigates will receive new radar equipment for air surveillance over the next few years. According to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), four TRS-4D/LR ROT systems will be procured. They will replace the SMART-L from the Dutch manufacturer Signaal, now Thales Naval Nederland, currently on board. The new radar systems are being developed and produced by the Taufkirchen-based company Hensoldt. It is planned to install the new equipment on the three frigates from 2025, with a further system to be installed as early as 2023 as a test, reference and training system at the naval technology school in Parow. This will provide the opportunity to...

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