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Drill on the high seas - As a marine on the Gorch Fock

Germany is rearming and is desperately looking for soldiers, especially in the navy. Reporter Lukas Wiehler has the exclusive privilege of sailing on board the "Gorch Fock" as editor of the first TV team in 15 years. He gets an insight into everyday training on the German Navy's sail training ship and experiences at first hand what it means to become a naval officer in the Bundeswehr in these times. For ten days, he lives between the Azores and Ireland as a crew member with the officer candidates. Ten days between drill, obedience and camaraderie. The article reveals how the committed journalist's choice of words, influenced by the reporting of recent years,...

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Documentary: STEALTH - Invisible technology

They look like spaceships from a science fiction film: jets with stealth technology. Their design makes stealth aircraft almost invisible to enemy detection systems, giving them a decisive advantage. Modern warships such as the USS "Zumwalt" also camouflage themselves in this way - their unusual shape and special paint scatter enemy radar beams down to fishing vessel level. Stealth technology is now used in all dimensions: In addition to aircraft and ships, it is also used in submarines and armoured vehicles. Watch video kdk, world...

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Documentary - Ready to fight over Europe

During the NATO exercise "Air Defender 23" in June 2023, member states and armed forces from a total of 25 nations tested their response capabilities in European airspace. In the alliance's largest air manoeuvre to date, the ability to act and the interoperability of the various air forces were practised in various manoeuvres. Each mission with up to 10,000 exercise participants and up to 250 aircraft of all types was planned down to the smallest detail under the leadership of the German Air Force and was carried out as realistically as possible. A challenging task with a clear signal to any aggressors: We are ready. Watch documentary kdk, World...

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Documentary - The armoury of the Bundeswehr

Since the Bundeswehr was founded in 1956, the weapons used by the troops have improved enormously. Today, soldiers have access to state-of-the-art firearms. From small arms and grenade launchers to bazookas and large guns, this documentary provides an overview of the arsenal of the German armed forces. The look inside the troops' armouries shows selected weapons and explains the technology and operational tactics. Watch the documentary kdk, Welt...

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Film tip: "Turning point up close - A year with soldiers"

The Bundeswehr documentary accompanies three male and one female soldier who have to face the current challenges of the Bundeswehr; too few personnel, too little material and many years of not being geared towards this type of war. It offers authentic insights, reporting from the perspective of those who have to shoulder the demanding tasks of national and alliance defence on a daily basis. These exciting 60 minutes can be found under the link in the ARD media centre. Film...

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