Bundeswehr Day Celebrated - Hamburg University and Rostock Navy collaborate.
The German armed forces, Bundeswehr, will offer a peek into their operations at nine sites across the country on Saturday. This event, known as the "Day of the Bundeswehr," is an opportunity for citizens to see what happens in the barracks. With the ongoing war in Ukraine causing much concern, experts will address military equipment, challenges, and other related matters.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) will deliver a speech at noon (11:50 am) at the Lower Saxony airbase in Faßberg, which can be streamed online as well. In Hamburg, the Helmut-Schmidt-University is taking part in the Day of the Bundeswehr, while Rostock's Marine Base Hohe Düne is also involved. In Jenfeld, the Bundeswehr University will showcase countermeasures for mass destruction weapons, military self-defense, and maritime shipping.
One highlight at this university will be the unveiling of anti-drone defense systems. Security policy discussions will be presented by experts. At around 5:15 pm, a promotion ceremony is scheduled for approximately 400 officer candidates.
In Rostock-Warnemünde, people can visit marine vessels. Entertainment for the day includes presentations by marine divers, the Flugabwehrraketengruppe 21 from Sanitz, and a helicopter demonstration.
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The Day of the Bundeswehr also includes events in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, specifically in Rostock-Warnemunde, where visitors can explore marine vessels. The German Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Helmut-Schmidt-University in Hamburg, are showcasing anti-drone defense systems and military self-defense strategies as part of the celebrations. Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, defense and military-related discussions will be a key focus during this year's Bundeswehr Day. Boris Pistorius, the Defense Minister, will deliver a speech at the Lower Saxony airbase in Faßberg, which will be streamed online, discussing the role of the German Armed Forces in the current global context.
