Over 35,000 people attended Bundeswehr Day.

Holzdorf airfield - Over 35,000 people attended Bundeswehr Day.

About 36,000 people flocked to the military airfield of Schönewalde/Holzdorf, located on the boundary of Brandenburg and Sachsen-Anhalt, to attend the Bundeswehr event. A representative from the Luftwaffe expressed their delight at the turnout on Saturday. This site will eventually become one of the key Luftwaffe bases in Germany. The visitors were treated to flight displays and were able to witness the latest F-35 combat vessel, among other things.

In addition to Bundeswehr General Inspector Carsten Breuer, the Minister President of Sachsen-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff (CDU), and Dietmar Woidke (SPD), the Minister President of Brandenburg, were also present. Breuer commended the collaboration between the federal states and the Bundeswehr, stating, "As the highest-ranking military officer in Germany, I'd like to express my gratitude to the politicians and administration representatives from both federal states. I believe this close alignment between the military and civilian sectors signifies the interlocking of the two in the current century."

The military airfield is expected to transform into one of the most significant Luftwaffe bases in the country. The federal government intends to procure the Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel to render incoming rockets ineffective at high altitudes. Holzdorf will also serve as the site for 47 of the 60 new heavy transport helicopters in the Bundeswehr's fleet. In connection with the Day of the Bundeswehr, researchers opened nine military installations across Germany to the public.

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1. The Air Force's representative expressed their appreciation for the large turnout at the Military Day event in Schönewalde/Holzdorf.
2. The Military airport of Schönewalde/Holzdorf, situated on the German-German border in Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg, attracted over 36,000 visitors.
3. Carsten Breuer, the Bundeswehr General Inspector, acknowledged the collaboration between the federal states and the German Armed Forces during the event in Saxony-Anhalt.
4. The German Armed Forces intend to make Holzdorf airfield one of its key bases, with plans to procure Arrow 3 air defense systems and station 47 new heavy transport helicopters.
5. Berlin and Brandenburg's political leaders, including Minister President Dietmar Woidke, attended the Bundeswehr Day celebrations in Schönewalde, showcasing the day's events to the public.
6. Fighter aircraft displays and the latest F-35 combat vessel were among the attractions at the Military airport in Schönewalde/Holzdorf, making for an exciting Day of the Bundeswehr.
7. Visitors to the event in Schönewalde also had the opportunity to explore nine other military installations across Germany as part of the Bundeswehr's open day initiative.
8. While the Bundeswehr Day brought joy and excitement to Schönewalde, it serves as a reminder of the importance of defense and the commitment of the German military to protecting national borders.

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