Defense forces - Over 55,000 people anticipated to attend Bundeswehr Day.
Nearly 55,000 people are anticipated to visit Bundeswehr this Saturday at the airbase in Schönewalde/Holzdorf, which lies on the border between Brandenburg and Sachsen-Anhalt. This base will eventually serve as one of the primary air forces facilities in Germany.
At the Bundeswehr Day event on Saturday (9:00 am - 6:00 pm), attendees will witness impressive flight demonstrations and catch a glimpse of the newly introduced F-35 fighter jet. General Carsten Breuer, the Bundeswehr Inspector General, is scheduled to attend as well.
The German military will open nine of its facilities for the general public during the Bundeswehr Day. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius aims to enhance the Bundeswehr's agility in the face of potential threats from Russia. In addition, the International Air and Space Fair will conclude this weekend, with associated flight displays occurring at the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport BER.
Schönewalde/Holzdorf is being prepped to host one of Germany's major air force bases for the Bundeswehr. The German government intends to acquire the Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel to allow for interception of missiles flying at high elevations. The base in Holzdorf will also be home to 47 out of the 60 new heavy transport helicopters for the Bundeswehr.
Attendees can glimpse various aircraft at this event, including the A400M transport plane, Eurofighter, and CH-53 helicopters, according to the Bundeswehr announcement. They may also observe the new F-35 fighter jet and its flight patterns from a close range. Additionally, representatives from the British armed forces will showcase a helicopter and heavy transport equipment.
Defense Minister Pistorius is slated to attend the airbase in Faßberg, Lower Saxony, on Saturday. There, he will unveil plans for a novel approach to military service in the near future. Pistorius has signaled that his strategy relies on mandatory service elements, despite Germany suspending the draft in 2011.
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- The German military, part of the German Armed Forces, will showcase its capabilities at Bundeswehr Day, attracting over 55,000 people in Schönewalde/Holzdorf, located near the national border with Saxony-Anhalt.
- During the event, attendees can expect to see impressive flight demonstrations, including the debut of the F-35 fighter jet, a significant addition to Germany's military aircraft fleet.
- General Carsten Breuer, as the Bundeswehr Inspector General, will be in attendance, showcasing the unity and modernization efforts within the German Military, especially in regions like Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg.
- Attendees will also have the opportunity to observe helicopters in flight, with 47 new heavy transport helicopters for the Bundeswehr to be stationed at the Holzdorf airbase.
- Boris Pistorius, the Defense Minister, will aim to strengthen Germany's military agility in response to potential threats from countries such as Russia, ensuring a strong defense for the country's borders.
- Other aircraft, such as the A400M transport plane, Eurofighter, and CH-53 helicopters, will be on display at the event, giving visitors a close-up view of Germany's military aviation capabilities.
- Additionally, British armed forces representatives will showcase their helicopter and heavy transport equipment, further emphasizing international cooperation and shared defense interests.
- Pistorius has also announced plans to introduce a novel approach to military service in the near future, possibly reintroducing mandatory service elements despite the suspension of the draft in 2011.
- Commercial air traffic won't be affected by the military event in Schönewalde/Holzdorf, as the nearby Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Berlin Brandenburg (BER) will continue its operations during this period, ensuring smooth transportation for civilians and military alike in South Brandenburg.
