To mark its 175th birthday, the German Navy is giving itself a new target image. However, many good ideas stand in the way of just as many problems. In the 175th anniversary year of the German Navy, the inspector of the navy is looking ahead with the publication of its future structure. Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack said in an interview with the...
On 14 June 1848, the National Assembly in the Paulskirche in Frankfurt am Main decided to establish an all-German navy. This was done to protect the German merchant fleet and was justified by the Schleswig-Holstein War against Denmark. This makes the German Navy the oldest branch of the German Armed Forces. It will be celebrated...
From a press release by Saab Deutschland GmbH Saab Deutschland will open a new site for its Naval Systems product unit in autumn 2023 in the SPURWERK work environment in Bremen, which is currently under construction. The 1,680 m2 site will provide space for more than 100 employees. The new location in Bremen will...
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 invite...
From a press release by the naval command: The last multi-purpose landing craft in the fleet is on its last inland voyage after 57 years of service. It is the only grey-painted boat in the German Navy that can navigate the Rhine. The crew of the "Lachs" uses its shallow draught to show all interested parties the last landing craft of the German Navy.
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. The naval battalion and the Navy's Special Forces Command will also be presenting the President with...
After the Indo-Pacific deployment of the frigate BAYERN, the desire for a further presence far from home has fallen asleep again for the time being. China and Russia, on the other hand, are stepping up their commitment in this direction. The oceans on which navies operate not only divide. They also connect - without the lines of communication at sea, globalisation...
The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is having a serious impact on the German Navy. However, the return to national and alliance defence opens up a wide range of opportunities. The German Navy is facing a fundamental change of course with the new era and the 2035+ vision. It should be assertive and well positioned for future challenges. But how should...
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Germany is more dependent on safe sea routes than almost any other nation. The navy and shipping companies work together to ensure the reliable flow of goods across the sea. "A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." These famous words, spoken by US President Theodore Roosevelt on 2 December 1902 before...
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