The Inspector of the Navy appeared before the press in Berlin with the new Navy Talks format Unfortunately, news about maritime events does not always find the recipients it needs to turn insights into action. Hardly anyone knows this better than Vice Admiral Jan Kaack. So he...
The German Navy will rely on a virtual reality (VR)-based training simulation for the boat launching system of the frigate 125 in future. The contract concluded with ARGE F125, consisting of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL, provides for the delivery of a VR simulator for the operation and training of a boat launching device by the end of...
In view of the possibility of war again following the Russian attack in Ukraine, the concept of the frigate 125 seemed outdated to many. However, this modern class of ship recently proved its worth in the Mediterranean. On 20 October 2023, almost four years after it was commissioned, the frigate Baden-Württemberg set sail on its first mission....
The German Navy's Indo-Pacific unit, led by Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, has already had two "wonderful port calls", as the unit commander called them, after crossing the Atlantic. From 17 - 20 May, the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" were in Halifax/Canada, and from 23 - 26 May in New...
The procurement of the new 127-millimetre Vulcano ammunition for the German Navy has passed another milestone on the way to its introduction with its proof of function. This also brings the frigate 125 closer to full operational capability. The precision proof of the new ammunition was provided by the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" these days. Two...
From a press release by Rostock Naval Command: On Wednesday, 13 July 2022, the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", the last of four Baden-Württemberg-class F125 frigates, was commissioned in Wilhelmshaven at 2 p.m. "The fourth and final commissioning of the F125 class represents another important milestone for our squadron and...
On 28 January, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) took delivery of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" (F 225) from ARGE F125 (Arbeitsgemeinschaft F125), which is made up of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) from Kiel as the lead company and the Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) Group. Until the commissioning by...
The first Class 125 frigate was commissioned just over two years ago. Time for a review of experience. How are our "new" frigates faring? Several members of the Bundestag have recently been asking this question. With their small question on the status of the Frigate 125 (F 125) project, they emphasised the role of the project...
Today, Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer visited Flotilla 2 in Wilhelmshaven. After being welcomed by the commander of the German Navy's large organisation, Flotilla Admiral Ralf Kuchler, the minister was informed about the current infrastructure measures, such as the northern and western extensions and the renovation of the eastern pier. Afterwards she went on board...
Interview with the special representative for the Class 125 frigate Captain Christoph Mecke Captain Mecke, the construction of the frigate "Baden-Württemberg", the first ship of the new Class 125, is now well advanced. Where do you currently stand in the project plan? The ship has overcome important hurdles, including the successful...
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