for “the decision only takes a few seconds”
A frigate is returning from a combat mission, and two other ships are leaving for the geostrategically important Indo-Pacific next week. The inspector names tension and relief. Marine Inspector Christian Kaack thanked the crew of the frigate “Hessen” for their commitment after the combat mission in the Red Sea, which lasted more than eight weeks. […]
Marine inspector: More frigates “absolutely necessary”
The Navy chief warns against hesitation in modernizing the German naval forces. He points to a changed security situation and important tasks for which new ships are needed. Marine inspector Jan Christian Kaack is calling for an order for two more frigates for the naval forces and warns of the risk of cost increases. “I […]
Start of the fraud trial involving the former “Gorch Fock” shipyard
Billings from the former Elsfleth shipyard are said to have been systematically incorrect. The total damage is estimated at around 7.2 million euros. Six people suspected of being responsible have been charged. After the expensive repair of the naval sailing training ship “Gorch Fock”, a fraud and corruption trial has begun in Oldenburg. The public […]
Inka von Puttkamer leads battle group
For the first time, a woman leads a naval combat unit. Inka von Puttkamer is the new commander of the 3rd minesweeping squadron in Kiel. For the first time, a naval combat group will be led by a woman. Inka von Puttkamer took on the task. For her, it is “a return to a homeland […]
The frigate “Hamburg” is supposed to replace the “Hesse” in the Red Sea
Another Sachsen-class frigate is to be sent to the Red Sea as a relief. She has special equipment on board The Bundeswehr is currently afloat the second warship for use in the Red Sea. In April, the frigate “Hamburg” is scheduled to replace the “Hessen,” which is currently operating there, reports “Merkur.” Both ships are […]
The frigate “Hamburg” is supposed to replace the “Hesse” in the Red Sea
Another Sachsen-class frigate is to be sent to the Red Sea as a relief. She has special equipment on board The Bundeswehr is currently afloat the second warship for use in the Red Sea. In April, the frigate “Hamburg” is scheduled to replace the “Hessen,” which is currently operating there, reports “Merkur.” Both ships are […]
Bundestag approves naval operation on the Red Sea
The Bundestag has approved a Bundeswehr naval operation on the Red Sea. Hundreds of soldiers can now go into action. The Bundestag decided on Friday to send the Bundeswehr on a naval mission to the Red Sea to protect merchant ships and fend off attacks by the Houthi militia in Yemen. This also means that […]
Pistorius visits frigate before deployment in the Red Sea
On Friday, the frigate “Hessen” is scheduled to start what is probably the most dangerous naval mission in the history of the Bundeswehr. Beforehand, the crew receives prominent visitors. Shortly before the dangerous deployment of the frigate “Hessen” in the Red Sea, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited the approximately 240 soldiers on board today. The […]
EU mission in the Middle East: This is how the “war march” of the “Hesse” works
The EU launched a military operation in Middle Eastern waters this week. Germany sends the frigate “Hessen” into battle. But what can she do? The EU no longer wants to be fooled: Because the Houthi rebels from Yemen have been targeting international merchant ships in the Red Sea with missiles for weeks, large shipping companies […]
Frigate “Hessen” starts dangerous EU mission
The federal government is participating in the EU operation against the Houthi rebels. The frigate “Hessen” is now getting ready for this. Your commander speaks of an “acid test”. In order to secure merchant shipping in the Red Sea against the Houthi militia, the German frigate “Hessen” left for a planned EU military operation. The […]
