It has been discussed for years: does the German Navy need combat boats? The pros and cons have been debated at length in the marineforum, and the manufacturers' offers have been presented in detail. The fact that they are needed has now been reflected in the intention to procure them. The Bundeswehr intends to acquire multi-purpose combat boats for the naval battalion. A...
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...
From a press release by Rostock Naval Command: On Tuesday, 21 February 2023, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will visit the German Navy in Eckernförde for the first time. He will take the opportunity to familiarise himself with part of the Navy's range of capabilities, both at sea and on land. After an exchange with the inspector of the navy, Vice Admiral...
On Tuesday, 27 September 2022 at 2 p.m., the commander of Operational Flotilla 1, Flotilla Admiral Henning Faltin (56), handed over command of the naval battalion from Frigate Captain Norman Bronsch (41) to Frigate Captain Patrick Steinbach (41). Frigate Captain Bronsch has led the soldiers of the sea battalion for the past two years through a large number of...
The close cooperation between the German naval battalion and the Dutch Mariniers Corps requires extensive adjustments. This affects all areas, from training to equipment. Qua patet orbis (Latin: as far as the world extends) is the motto of the Dutch Corps Mariniers, which was established on 10 December 1665. This...
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...From a press release by Rostock Naval Command. On Friday, 12 November 2021, the naval battalion will be holding a 12 km charity run at its Eckernförde and Alt Duvenstedt locations between 8 am and 10 am. The aim of the fundraiser is to support the 48th German contingent in Lebanon in its charitable work on the ground for...
The sea battalion attracts many young men, but also women, who are looking for a personal challenge. The fascination of this unit lies particularly in the fact that the battalion is the Bundeswehr's naval infantry. However: wanting does not mean being able per se. Questions for Lieutenant Captain Klemens Klabunde, 33, who has been head of the battalion responsible for the...
If political decisions are to be enforced against the will of third parties, there are a number of options available. Operation Irini centres on boarding in various forms. Maritime interdiction operations serve to enforce political will. One example of this is the current military Operation Irini (Eunavfor Med Irini) of the European Union.
Interview with frigate captain Norman Bronsch, commander of the naval battalion The current naval battalion was reorganised in 2014 for national crisis preparedness. Its mission is to take part in military evacuation operations worldwide in the maritime environment and - as part of national and alliance defence - in amphibious operations. This requires capabilities for asset protection on land and...
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