German police said Monday they were investigating recent drone sightings over two military facilities at a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put the country on alert for espionage Police in the southern state of Bavaria said they were looking into several incidents in which drones have flown over military installations in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau On Sunday police spotted up to 10 unmanned aerial vehicles flying in a secured military zone in Manching which hosts a military aerodrome and is where the Eurofighter jet is developed by Airbus Eyewitnesses also saw several drones at the same site on Dec as well as in the early hours of Christmas Day three drones were spotted over in Neuburg an der Donau The two sites lie around 20 kilometers (12 miles) apart just south of the city of Ingolstadt Police said they undertook “extensive investigations” into the incidents “as it cannot be ruled out that military installations and defense companies are being spied on in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.” police have not yet been able to determine who was piloting the drones Police appealed to the public to forward any relevant information including sightings of any “suspicious people or vehicles” near the two sites The incidents are being investigated for possible breaches of legislation prohibiting “taking images which threaten security.” In May 2024 a Eurofighter jet was damaged after colliding with a drone while landing at the site in Manching In recent months several drones have also been spotted at an industrial zone near the North Sea and near the U.S Germany has been unsettled in recent years by a number of high-profile cases of alleged spying for foreign powers A Chinese woman was arrested in October in Germany and accused of spying on defense industry installations Police also launched a probe in December against a Chinese man who was reported to have taken photographs at a naval base on Germany's Baltic Sea coast Late last year a series of mysterious drone sightings in the U.S state of New Jersey sparked worldwide curiosity leading authorities there to announce drone flight restrictions insisted there was no “national security or public safety risk” linked to the sightings and rejected any suggestion of foreign involvement Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." 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But to continue our work, we need your help please support us monthly starting from just $2 and every contribution makes a significant impact independent journalism in the face of repression German armed forces and law enforcement authorities are investigating suspected Russian espionage activities following reports of unauthorised drone flights over key military installations in Bavaria raise concerns about potential intelligence-gathering operations against Germany's defence infrastructure as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues Bavaria's State Office of Criminal Investigation said the drones may be part of a broader effort to spy on German military installations and Russian involvement has not been ruled out The latest sighting reportedly happened over a military base near Manching used as a testing ground for both crewed and uncrewed German aircraft Previous incidents were recorded in December when drones were spotted over the Manching base on three separate occasions and over another military installation in Neuburg an der Donau In November 2024, a similar situation was reported when a number of "small uncrewed aerial systems" were spotted over three US airbases in East Anglia warned defence companies and critical infrastructure operators about the potential presence of Russian saboteurs among employees and contractors Russia has denied involvement in espionage or sabotage activities but German authorities are treating the incidents as a potential threat to national and allied security The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service recently emphasised that acts of sabotage by Russia against Western targets could escalate tensions between Moscow and Nato Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe to: Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London He also covers other areas of geopolitics including China Brendan joined Newsweek in 2018 from the International Business Times and well as English You can get in touch with Brendan by emailing b.cole@newsweek.com or follow on him on his X account @brendanmarkcole either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content German authorities are investigating repeated drone flights over military sites in the state of Bavaria, sparking speculation that the NATO state is a Russian surveillance target Newsweek has contacted Bavarian State Police and the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email Accusations that Russia sent drones into a NATO country amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine ramps up an already febrile security situation in Europe and could test the resolve of the alliance and the collective response pledge in Article 5 of its charter Bavarian State Police reported that drone flights were spotted over German armed forces (Bundeswehr) sites in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau Three drones were reported flying on December 18 over the airfield in Manching which is used to test the airworthiness of new aircraft ordered for the German military Drones were also spotted on December 19 and December 25 over a military security area in Neuburg an der Donau where the German air force's 74th Tactical Air Force Wing monitors southern German airspace with Eurofighter jets authorities detected 10 drones flying over the military security area in Manching nor have any definite link with Russia been proved under the direction of the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office and the Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism have launched a security investigation and called for witnesses to report suspicious behavior social media users have criticized what they say is a lack of action from the German government at the prospect of drone flights near sensitive military sites In recent months, drones have also been spotted near the U.S. air base in Ramstein in southwestern Germany and over an industrial site at Brunsbüttel by the North Sea which has a natural gas terminal and several chemical plants Bavarian State Police said in a statement on Monday: "Since it cannot be ruled out in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine that military facilities and arms partners or companies are being spied on extensive search measures were carried out to identify the drone pilots." wrote on Monday: "Is Germany powerless against so many X user Grünfink wrote on Monday: "Entire swarms of drones are spying on Bundeswehr properties And there are still no (successful) countermeasures." Der Spiegel reported that the German government planned to amend its Aviation Security Act this week given the resistance of drones to jamming transmitters and the spate of the devices being spotted above Germany The move would allow Germany's armed forces to shoot down drones while troops would be allowed to down suspicious devices with a ground-based air defense system Fighter jets would also be able to destroy them with guided missiles Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Germany has given the green light for the start of technical negotiations with Turkey on a possible Eurofighter Typhoon jet sale to Ankara people familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye easing its opposition to the purchase “The German Federal Security Council in a secret meeting decided to allow the Eurofighter consortium to share the specifications of the fighter jet with Turkey and begin technical consultations,” said one person close to the issue.  The jets are produced by a consortium of countries consisting of Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK. All support the sale except Germany, which had blocked it over concerns that Ankara could use such weapons in Syria and Iraq against armed Kurdish groups.  Ankara plans to purchase up to 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for a deal reportedly valued at $5.6bn.  A second person familiar with the issue told MEE that the technical exchange of information would focus on what a deal would look like if the sale went through with Berlin’s blessings “This would include the complete technical details of the fighter jet spare parts management and maintenance protocols” the source emphasised that the move didn't mean a sale had gone through.  Berlin’s decision came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York last month.  Several sources suggested that the German prime minister sought a deal to expedite the rapid repatriation of some 15,000 Turkish citizens whose asylum applications had failed.  a main partner in the Eurofighter consortium told media that the fighter jets could arrive in Turkey sooner than expected "Airbus is providing great support to overcome political problems," said Simon Ward "We can see Eurofighters in Turkey in a short time."  A European official last week said that Germany had options to block the process down the road even if it decided to begin negotiations for a sale with Ankara.  Turkish defence ministry sources on Thursday told media that they expected the Eurofighter sale process would continue positively and reach a resolution.  Turkey is expected to receive the first batch of 24 Eurofighter jets in the initial phase with the remaining 16 arriving in future stages.  Sources familiar with the issue told MEE last week that Germany had decided to reconsider Ankara’s Eurofighter purchase request “with a fresh mind”, following regional tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and the Gaza war.  Copyright © 2014 - 2025. Middle East Eye. 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Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456                      At least two people have died and another is reported missing Officials said the flooding is likely to continue for the next few days A weather system referred to as storm “Orinoco” by Germany’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) brought extremely heavy rain from 31 May 2024 in particular the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria The German Meteorological Service – Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) – said that some areas recorded more than a month’s worth of rain within 24 hours from 31 May 2024 During this period the village of Zeisertsweiler in Sigmarszell District of Bavaria recorded 135 mm Kißlegg in Baden-Württemberg saw 130 mm and Bad Wörishofen recorded 129mm Further storms and heavy rain were expected Multiple rivers broke their banks in the two states Danube and Isar all reached above the level 4 (highest) warning levels in several locations Several dam breaks and dyke failures were also reported including in Augsburg District and in the district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm where around 800 people have been evacuated from the town of Baar-Ebenhausen the biggest concerns were levels of the Danube River and its tributaries According to the Bavarian State Office for the Environment the Danube was above the level 4 warning in 11 locations The Amper at Inkofen and the Paar at Manching and Mühlried were also above the level 4 warning A state of emergency was declared in several districts and cities in Bavaria the list included the districts of Günzburg The cities of Straubing and Regensburg were also included Authorities were called on to carry out rescues and evacuations At least twelve people were rescued from balconies and roofs in Günzburg using a police helicopter According to the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior 3,000 people have been affected by evacuations including in the districts of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm Evacuations were also carried out in Baden-Württemberg As many as 1,300 people were ordered to evacuate homes in Meckenbeuren Evacuations were also carried out in Ebersbach an der Fils a train carrying around 180 passengers was derailed due to a landslide on the tracks near Schwäbisch Gmünd Tragically the floods have resulted in fatalities A firefighter died when a rescue boat capsized in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm Three other firefighters in the boat were able to pull themselves to safety German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on expressed his condolences “The death of a firefighter in Pfaffenhofen has shocked me,” he said adding that his thoughts were with the firefighter’s relatives and colleagues Another firefighter was reported missing in similar circumstances in Offingen A second fatality was reported after rescuers found the body of a person reported missing in a flooded basement of a building in the town of Schrobenhausen As of 03 June there were also unconfirmed reports of a flood-related fatality in Baden-Württemberg “I have just been informed that we must also expect that there is now a death in Baden-Württemberg,” the state’s Interior Minister Thomas Strobl told press during a visit to the municipality of Erbach An employee of an energy company suffered serious injuries after he was electrocuted in a flooded area in Allershausen Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has launched an investigation following multiple sightings of drones over Bundeswehr facilities in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau, according to Augsburger Allgemeine Northern Upper Bavaria Police received a report at around 6:00 p.m on January 12 about drones flying over the military security zone in Manching officers identified up to ten drones in the area those responsible for the drone flights remain unidentified Similar incidents have occurred in recent weeks: "Since espionage targeting military facilities or arms suppliers cannot be ruled out in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine extensive search measures were undertaken to identify the drone operators," the LKA stated Numerous European countries have reported unidentified drone activity over military facilities small drones flew over US military bases in the UK Germany also reported regular drone flights over military bases training Ukrainian soldiers Don't have an account? Subscribe “Our goal is to help stakeholders understand the future of mobility.” Home › News Releases › Audi opens high-tech complex in Neuburg an der Donau AUDI AG is strengthening its presence in the Ingolstadt region: Audi today officially put the high-tech Audi Neuburg complex into operation after a construction period of just two years In the presence of the Prime Minister of Bavaria the Mayor of the city of Neuburg an der Donau Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG Board of Management Member for Technical Development of AUDI AG Chairman of the General Works Council of AUDI AG the complex accommodates the Competence Center Motorsport with Audi Sport customer racing the Audi driving experience center and functions of the Technical Development division Audi is investing a high double-digit million amount in the new site which is approximately 20 kilometers west of the company’s main site in Ingolstadt and will provide employment for a total of 460 people welcomed the investment: “Engineering skills innovation and automotive technology at the highest level – those are Audi’s trademarks the global company is demonstrating its commitment to its sites in this region boosts growth and is an investment in the future expertise of the whole of Bavaria.” More than half of Audi’s investment by the year 2018 will flow into its sites in Germany with more than a billion euros each year to be invested in Ingolstadt “We appreciate Bavaria’s exceptionally investor-friendly climate and its high-tech attributes That goes together well with Vorsprung durch Technik,” stated Audi CEO Rupert Stadler More than half of our worldwide 76,678 employees work in Upper Bavaria alone,” explained the Board of Management Chairman Audi Board of Management Member for Technical Development Prof Ulrich Hackenberg sees Audi Neuburg as a strategically important site in the global development network of AUDI AG: “This is where we develop and build our high-performance racing cars The close and successful cooperation between Audi’s racing engine development in Neckarsulm and Audi Sport in Neuburg is an excellent example of how Vorsprung durch Technik is achieved.” Chairman of the General Works Council of AUDI AG: “It is particularly pleasing that attractive jobs will be created at the Competence Center and in the district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen The high-tech project is also a clear commitment to the region and thus further strengthens our main plant as the ideas powerhouse of the Audi Group.” “The opening of this Audi site is a special moment for the city of Neuburg an der Donau,” emphasized Mayor Dr “We were able to actively accompany the project from the first considerations to the overall planning and construction phase and full support was always given by both the city council and the city administration our city is officially a home for Audi; we in Neuburg are proud of that This is a real stroke of luck for us and without a doubt our best economic news in this decade,” continued the mayor Audi Sport will concentrate its activities at the new Competence Center Motorsport: The modern building complex is 300 meters long and 100 meters wide; it includes workshops a test-bench building and a warehouse-logistics hall as well as the prestigious main building with the engineering offices The multifunctional complex follows the principle of short distances with the engineering offices on the same floor as the workshops This is where Audi Sport develops high-performance technologies for racing cars – also for potential subsequent application in series-production cars Audi Neuburg is the interface to Audi Sport engine development at the Neckarsulm plant That is where Audi engineers and mechanics design and build the racing engines Audi then tests those engines in Neuburg on state-of-the-art test rigs The racing cars’ first test drives take place on the 3.4-kilometer circuit in Neuburg Audi Sport will organize and coordinate from Neuburg the production activities for Audi’s worldwide racing in DTM and the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans: a total of 20 races in 12 countries each year the Audi driving experience center offers customer events on the 30,000 square meter driving dynamics area the handling circuit and the off-road grounds The central customer building accommodates presentation surfaces with the latest conference facilities The center’s own restaurant with a viewing terrace is available to visitors as well as conference and training participants The Technical Development division carries out test drives at the Audi Neuburg site with technology demonstration cars for example to test driver-assistance systems and camera systems of the latest generation Audi Sport customer racing will also move to the site in Neuburg by the spring of 2015 The team develops and markets the Audi R8 LMS ultra and supports the extensive customer-sport involvement in GT sport from here Let us help you understand the future of mobility Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" and trends shaping the future of electric mobility Tickets for this in-person event are limited and trends shaping the future of the software-defined vehicle and trends shaping the future of autonomous mobility we probe the fundamental structure of particles that make up everything around us We do so using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments Know more The Higgs Boson The W boson The Z boson The Large Hadron Collider The Birth of the web Antimatter Latest news Media News The research programme at CERN covers topics from kaons to cosmic rays and from the Standard Model to supersymmetry See all resources It was with great sadness that we learned that physicist and science historian Karl von Meyenn passed away on 18 June 2022 in Neuburg an der Donau Karl was associated with CERN for many years and could often be found in the Salle Pauli on whom he was one of the world’s leading experts in 1937 and began studying physics in Chile He completed his doctorate in 1971 with Professor Siegfried Flügge in Freiburg im Breisgau then returned to Chile with his wife to teach at the Pontificia Universidad Católica until the military coup of 1973 he first worked as a senior assistant to Professor Helmut Reik at the Faculty of Physics in Freiburg before specialising in the history of science with Armin Hermann at the Historical Institute of the University of Stuttgart in 1975 he was a history of science professor at the Universidad Autónoma in Barcelona then he joined Professor Hans-Peter Dürr at the Max Planck Institute for Physics in Munich He also carried out research at the Institute for Theoretical Physics (with Professor Frank Steiner) at the University of Ulm where he devoted himself to the scientific legacy of Wolfgang Pauli Franca Pauli donated her husband’s scientific writings, library and other items to CERN during the 1960s and 1970s, and CERN took responsibility for safeguarding and providing access to this valuable collection The Pauli Committee turned to Karl von Meyenn who had lectured and published on many great modern physicists during his career Karl tracked down copies of other letters in public or private ownership then collated this wealth of material into publishable form Karl’s in-depth study of Pauli’s unpublished writings including that of restricted items held at the ETH Zurich concerning the physicist’s relationship with Carl Gustav Jung gave a unique insight into the progression of his ideas which Karl also unveiled in his masterly edition of Pauli’s letters Karl shared his knowledge of Pauli’s life and work with a friendly generosity frequently providing a stream of entertaining anecdotes Besides eight monumental volumes of Pauli correspondence Karl published a biographical anthology of the great physicists (Die großen Physiker) in 1997–1999 a two-volume selection of Erwin Schrödinger's correspondence in 2011 lectures and collaborative books on individual scientists and their contributions to the development of new concepts in physics he was awarded the Marc-Auguste Pictet Medal of the Société de Physique et d'Histoire Naturelle de Genève for his work on the history of modern physics Karl had been a member of the Pauli Committee and he also served as an honorary councillor at ETH Zurich The library he leaves in Neuburg is a testimony to his great love of classical culture and broad cultural life Combining great learning and rigorous scholarship with an engaging curiosity and enthusiasm Karl was a stimulating and extremely likeable colleague More Social Media Accounts Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Germany-based OEM Audi has selected Sauber as its strategic partner for its 2026 entry into the Formula 1 World Championship Audi plans to acquire a stake in the Sauber Group and compete as the Audi factory team using a power unit developed by Audi at its Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg an der Donau Bringing 30 years of experience from the upper echelons of motorsport Sauber will be responsible for manufacturing and developing the race car at its site in Hinwil The company will also undertake the planning and execution of all race operations during the 2026 Formula 1 season “We are delighted to have gained such an experienced and competent partner for our ambitious Formula 1 project,” said Oliver Hoffmann member of the board for technical development at Audi “We already know the Sauber Group with its state-of-the-art facility and experienced team from previous collaborations and are convinced that together we will form a strong team.” “Audi is the best partner for the Sauber Group,” added Finn Rausing “It is clear that both companies share the same values and vision We are looking forward to achieving our common goals with a strong and successful partnership.” Power unit development is already being carried out by 120 employees at the specially founded Audi Formula Racing facility in Neuburg an der Donau with work being undertaken on the electric motor “Sauber is a first-class partner for the use of the Audi power unit,” said Adam Baker “We are looking forward to working with an experienced team that has helped shape many eras of Formula 1 history Audi plans to expand the Neuburg facility in terms of employees with the first power unit tests scheduled for 2025 ahead of the 2026 season To increase sustainability within the sport the power units used during the 2026 season will be more efficient than those being used at present due to the use of more electric power The vehicle’s electric drivetrain will almost match the power output of the internal combustion engine at 400kW or 552ps The 1.6-liter turbocharged engines will also be run on sustainable synthetic fuels which are net CO2  neutral according to European Union standards Based directly at the German Air Force base HENSOLDT Services helps to keep the German Eurofighter fleet operational customer proximity has created trust and long-standing relationships over the years News 20 years of Eurofighter service directly at the customer's site Laage/Ulm 26 September 2024 –  The Technical Diagnostic Cell (TDC) in Laage near Rostock has been in existence for 20 years this year The use of automated diagnostic procedures and advanced tools was uncharted territory at the time.  The multi-role combat aircraft Eurofighter has been in service in Europe and numerous export nations since 2003 the TDC in Laage is of particular importance here because it allows all components of the radar and the self-protection system to be repaired on site within a very short time and approved for flight operations The model served as a blueprint for all subsequent TDCs: just six months later the Technical Diagnostic Cell in the UK was set up using the same model The Technical Diagnostic Cell concept is also being applied outside of Europe another TDC was set up in Neuburg an der Donau in 2011 to support the country's ever-growing aircraft fleet with the same standards of efficiency the TDCs of Hensoldt Services act as a direct partner of the German Air Force on-site and take over a malfunctioning device removed from the aircraft via the shortest route for fast and targeted repair Our technicians in the TDCs are supported by Hensoldt's own diagnostic and test systems technicians and engineers from Ulm work to supply the TDCs with spare parts and continuous technical expertise we support the on-site staff in carrying out even complex repairs efficiently and with consistently high quality the two TDCs in Laage and Neuburg an der Donau support the entire German Eurofighter fleet.  there are about 20 radar and ESM/ECM-related line replaceable items (LRIs) in the Eurofighter main assemblies that are repaired in our local workshops the key to the success of the model was the rapid repair of LRIs The targeted replacement of defective subassemblies from the LRIs makes it possible to reduce aircraft downtime to a minimum while also reducing costs This method is particularly advantageous for large and complex assemblies such as the CAPTOR radar or the PRAETORIAN self-protection system and it conserves resources because only small subassemblies have to be transported for more extensive repair The service staff in the TDCs not only repair HENSOLDT LRIs but also the LRIs of the partner companies Indra which are also participating in the CAPTOR and PRAETORIAN joint projects The defective LRIs identified during the repair process are always returned to the respective manufacturer for repair.  Depending on how critical the situation is – for example on the eastern border – the use of the German Eurofighters increases and with it The high level of commitment of TDC employees makes it possible to react flexibly to such changes This flexibility was proven during the COVID-19 pandemic The 20th anniversary is a milestone in the support of complex systems such as the Eurofighter What once began as a novelty has developed into a frequently adapted concept The efficiency that was made possible by the rapid exchange of subassemblies continues to have staying power: upgrades such as the DP4 package on the Praetorian self-protection system the extension to an E-scan radar or even the possibility of supporting further systems underpin the TDC's concept for the future.  HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications the company is also driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics and is continuously expanding its portfolio based on innovative approaches to data fusion artificial intelligence and cyber security HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX Press contact:  Carina Engelhardt Tel.: +49 (0) 7364.9557.531 Mail: carina.engelhardt@hensoldt.net   providing detailed insights into its progress in the areas of environmental social and responsible corporate governance the sustainability report is fully integrated into the annual report to emphasise the equivalence of financial and non-financial reporting the company is sending a clear signal of transparency to its stakeholders As the manufacturer has now officially announced its own hybrid drive unit is being developed for this purpose at Audi Sport’s Motorsport Competence Centre in Neuburg an der Donau Around half of the power is to come from the electric motor The background to Audi’s entry into Formula 1 is the new engine regulations which from 2026 will see a sharp increase in the proportion of electric power compared to current Formula 1 drives the new engine regulations were one of the prerequisites for the entry – if the regulations had remained constant it would have been too time-consuming and probably above all too expensive for a newcomer to catch up with the existing manufacturers’ experience with the complex drive units “Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA,” says Audi CEO Markus Duesmann “Formula 1 is both a global stage for our brand and a highly challenging development laboratory The combination of high performance and competition is always a driver of innovation and technology transfer in our industry now is the right time for us to get involved Formula 1 and Audi both pursue clear sustainability goals.” the site in Neuburg an der Donau already has test benches for Formula 1 engines high-performance electric motors and batteries The necessary expansion in terms of personnel buildings and technical infrastructure is currently being undertaken there and all the essentials should be in place by the end of the year – at least that is what the manufacturer states in the press release A separate company was recently founded for the power unit project as a subsidiary of Audi Sport The now announced Formula 1 entry is also accompanied by a renewed restructuring in the motorsport department until now both Managing Director of Audi Sport and Head of Motorsport will move from Audi Sport internally to Audi AG in Technical Development on 1 September Seebach’s successor in Neuburg will be Rolf Michl Chief Operating Officer Racing at Audi Sport since February The new Formula 1 subsidiary will be headed by Adam Baker who was employed by the world governing body FIA for three years before joining Audi in 2021 It is not yet known which team will use the Audi power unit in Formula 1 from 2026 Audi wants to communicate this decision by the end of the year Porsche is also likely to enter Formula 1 from 2026 an official announcement on this has yet to be made it will come down to a partnership with Red Bull Sauber is building the corresponding racing car at its Hinwil site and will also be responsible for the racing operations Audi is also planning to acquire a stake in the Sauber Group but has not given further details information on the further timetable: in 2023 the expansion of the site in Neuburg should be largely completed in terms of personnel The first test drives with the power unit developed for the 2026 regulations in a Formula 1 test car are planned for 2025 “We are delighted to have gained such an experienced and competent partner for our ambitious Formula 1 project,” says Oliver Hoffmann Member of the Board for Technical Development at AUDI AG audi-mediacenter.com, audi-mediacenter.com (update) I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting #3 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 Ultra: Romain Dumas Audi is offering LMP1 prototype and DTM touring car machinery from its back catalogue for sale to collectors in full running condition for the first time The newly created ‘racing legends project team’ within Audi Sport is restoring cars formerly raced under the German manufacturer’s factory racing programmes that the new owners can drive in anger on the circuit The new venture was launched at Audi Sport headquarters at Neuburg an der Donau on Wednesday with the presentation of the first two cars prepared for a return to the race track They are a second-generation Audi R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 from 2012 and a 2015 RS5 DTM tin-top The launch marks the beginning of what Audi is describing as the sales phase for its racing legends programme which will continue with the appearances for the R18 and the RS5 at a round of historic events including the Le Mans Classic and Goodwood Festival of Speed in July Audi Sport managing director Rolf Michl said: “We are rebuilding these chassis together with reconditioned parts from that time into racing cars according to strict standards and with a high level of expertise “The Audi R18 e-tron quattro and the RS5 DTM are two of the fastest racing cars we have ever built “Customers can look forward not only to extremely sought-after racing cars but also to a firework display of driving emotions.” The restored R18 is chassis #207 in which Romain Dumas Loic Duval and Marc Gene took a debut victory for the RP2 version of the car at round two of the 2012 World Endurance Championship at Spa in May Audi had also won the inaugural round of the reborn WEC but opted to use the 2011 version of the car known as the R18 TDI at the US enduro also has race-winning pedigree: it triumphed at the 2015 DTM finale with Timo Scheider at the wheel Deliveries of the first cars from Audi Sport’s new department are expected to start in the summer Audi is following the lead of Ferrari which sells and prepares Formula 1 machinery at its F1 Clienti department for select customers to drive at the special event it lays on The expansion into the sale and preparation of historic vehicles by Audi Sport comes at a time when its customer racing department is being wound down GT2 and GT4 versions of the R8 coupe and the RS3-based TCR tin-top the 310th built over two generations of the car since 2009 From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker Register | Sign in Audi's Competence Center Motorsport is being expanded ahead of its entry to F1 in 2026 Next week sees construction begin on a new 3,000 sq metre building which will house the test benches for the development of the power unit The Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg an der Donau is considered as one of the most modern of its kind with its innovative drivetrain for the Dakar Rally the Audi RS 5 DTM and the all-electric Formula E car And now the entire power unit for the F1 project is being developed and built in Neuburg "With the Competence Center Motorsport we have an ideal base for our Formula 1 project," said Oliver Hoffmann "Audi Neuburg was designed from the outset to be able to tackle the most demanding motorsport projects we were able to immediately begin with the Formula 1 project The expansion will create the necessary infrastructure for the development of our F1 power unit for the long term With the building extension and the installation of state-of-the-art test benches we are giving our development team the best possible conditions to be successful in the top class of motorsport." will be built at the south-western end of the existing building complex on a previously unused area and will be connected to the F7 building through a closed bridge In addition to test benches for the power unit and engines a mechanical workshop and workplaces for about 60 employees on a total area of 3,000 square meters Completion of the extension is planned for the first quarter of 2024 Part of the new building is to be put into operation as early as March of next year The electricity and heat supply in Neuburg is already CO2-neutral: the facility is supplied with district heating from industrial waste heat and green electricity from hydroelectric power plants The FIA has awarded the facility its highest accolade for environmental conservation and sustainability with the three-star environmental seal of approval Audi's goal is to generate the energy for the Formula 1 project at the Neuburg facility completely independently and regeneratively in the medium term It is not only the infrastructure that is being expanded around 220 employees have been recruited for the Formula 1 project at the Neuburg facility The goal is to have more than 300 employees by mid-2023 "Developing a power unit for the world's most demanding racing series in Germany is a great challenge," said Adam Baker Managing Director of Audi Formula Racing GmbH "We already have a great team at our facility in Neuburg that is growing all of the time." 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Delicious Digg Facebook Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter German police have launched an investigation after a series of mysterious drone sightings over military installations in southern Germany especially with the ongoing war in Ukraine which has made many countries on alert for possible espionage activities The drones were spotted in two key locations: Manching and Neuburg an der Donau making these sightings even more suspicious The first significant sighting occurred in Manching where police observed up to 10 drones flying over a secured military zone Manching is not just any regular site; it hosts a military aerodrome and is also home to Airbus but there were also reports of similar sightings on December 16 Just a few days before the Manching sightings three drones were spotted flying over a military air base in Neuburg an der Donau on December 19 The two locations are not far from each other situated just 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) apart south of Ingolstadt The German authorities are taking these events seriously especially given the sensitive nature of the locations where the drones appeared They are looking into the possibility that these drone flights might be related to espionage Police in Bavaria have confirmed that they are working with prosecutors and have launched a thorough investigation into the incidents Helicopters have even been deployed to help gather information and track any suspicious activity Denmark Police Launch Investigation After Mysterious Drones Appear Over Køge Harbor Authorities suspect that the drones may have been used for spying particularly in the context of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has been closely involved in supporting Ukraine which makes its military sites potentially interesting targets for foreign spies The police have warned that taking images of these military sites could be a security threat as it could provide valuable information to hostile nations the police have not been able to identify who was behind these drone flights Eyewitnesses reported seeing the drones flying over the sites at various times but there have been no concrete leads pointing to any specific individuals or groups Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that might help solve the case They have asked people to report any sightings of unusual vehicles or suspicious individuals near the military sites This could help authorities understand whether these drone flights are linked to larger Spy Drones Wreak Havoc Over U.S. Military Bases, Raising Security Concerns This isn’t the first time Germany has been troubled by drone sightings near military or sensitive sites. Earlier in 2024, a Eurofighter jet at the Manching aerodrome was damaged after a collision with a drone This caused significant concern over the safety of military operations in the region there have been several other reports of drones appearing near sensitive locations in Germany in recent months These include industrial zones near the North Sea and near the US airbase in Ramstein combined with reports of espionage in the country a Chinese woman was arrested in Germany for allegedly spying on defense industry installations another Chinese man was investigated for photographing a naval base on the Baltic Sea coast These events highlight the growing concerns over potential foreign intelligence gathering Germany’s authorities are taking these issues very seriously and police are putting in considerable effort to uncover the truth behind these drone sightings especially given the current global tensions and its role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine authorities hope to find answers and ensure the safety and security of Germany’s military facilities Regtechtimes is a niche digital media platform that provides news Regtechtimes is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about laws technology and innovations and its potential to transform the financial services industry I agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertising and improve my service Pay to read The Race without adverts or cookies used for personalised ads By logging in, you agree to our use of third-party and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy Audi’s newly announced Formula 1 engine project will be based at its ‘Competence Center Motorsport’ in the Bavarian town of Neuburg an der Donau The 47-hectare site in Germany opened in 2014 as the new home of Audi Sport It is located a half-hour drive from Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt Audi has confirmed the LMDh project that was based here was shut down to allow it to focus its resources on F1 the Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar Rally project will continue with the objective of winning the event The Neuburg facility already has the required test benches for F1 power unit running both for the V6 internal combustion engine and the electric motor and batteries This allowed work on its 2026 F1 engine project to start in March of this year It is currently making what are described as “additional necessary preparations” for personnel buildings and technical infrastructure in Neuburg “Certainly we have to bring them to F1 standards that takes long [and] it is already ongoing,” said Markus Duesmann “We have a fantastic team of people there This takes some time and everything will be brand new “That is not long – in less than four years from now we will be on the grid and racing in F1 races is not too long [far away] But we are absolutely delighted and really happy to do that.” All of this is expected to be fully up and running at the end of 2022 by which time Audi has also said it will announce its partner team although Audi would not comment on the likely identity of its team Audi declined to comment on the scale of the resource at its F1 facility but The Race understands over 100 staff are working on the F1 project This is expected to rise to around 300 once the recruitment process is complete Audi repeatedly stressed the importance of the new-for-2026 engine cost cap in ensuring its spending level is kept under control and allowing it to “spend as much money as we spent in motorsport before A separate company has been set up to run the F1 power unit programme although it is a fully owned subsidiary of Audi Sport This makes it the second new F1 engine facility to be set up in recent years following the establishment of Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom Although Audi will be competing against established F1 manufacturers the expectation is that the investment in its facility the four-year lead time for developing the power unit before its racing debut in 2026 and the cost cap will mean it is not at a disadvantage to the existing engine suppliers Adam Baker has been appointed CEO of the Audi F1 project having previously worked as the FIA’s safety director from mid-2018 before joining the manufacturer in 2021 The majority of those were with BMW Motorsport but included a 12-month stint as head of powertrain department for its World Superbike team he held the role of head of race and test from 2013-2018 having responsibility for all of its racing programmes including Formula E He was also involved in the BMW Sauber F1 project that competed from 2006-2009 initially as an engine engineer and then as head of race and test he worked as an F1 engine engineer for Cosworth Please accept marketing cookies to enable YouTube videos Audi Neuburg inaugurated in ceremony last weekend… Audi Sport will be moving its headquarters from Ingolstadt to a new state-of-the-art facility in Neuburg which officially opened its doors last weekend Inaugurated in an official ceremony attended by Bavarian Minister President Horst Seehofer and local politicians which was launched in May on the on the 116-acre grounds “Relatively soon after I started as Head of Motorsport at Audi 21 years ago discussions about a center of our own began,” Audi’s Wolfgang Ullrich explained “The former supermarket we were located in was always just intended to be a provisional facility “The aim was to find a location in Ingolstadt and to be close to Technical Development (TE) it became increasingly difficult to find facilities in Ingolstadt “When the opportunity in Neuburg arose we realized that it provided many advantages and accepted that we wouldn’t be in immediate proximity to TE we’ll obviously continue to be closely associated with TE in organizational and technological respects.” The move from Ingolstadt to Neuburg will be made before the end of the year and will be followed by Audi Sport customer racing which should have its facility completed by the first half of 2015 “We now have adequate grounds and perfect facilities to set ourselves up,” Ullrich added “Personnel can now be accommodated in accordance with our operational processes that wasnt always the case in the past various functions that are distributed to Audi Sport and individual TE departments today will be concentrated at a single complex here in Neuburg an der Donau “The fact that we now have a track for initial functional tests of our race cars directly on our doorstep is another advantage.” John Dagys is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sportscar365. Dagys spent eight years as a motorsports correspondent for FOXSports.com and SPEED Channel and has contributed to numerous other motorsports publications worldwide. Contact John BMW officially pulls cover off new entry-level M2 Racing platform; customer debut set for... Road-going version of Porsche 963 LMDh car set for reveal at 24 Hours of... Porsche Motorsport North America names Junior Driver lineup for 2025... RAFA Racing Team boss on organizations rapid expansion in North American sports car racing... Copyright ©2025 John Dagys Media, LLC. All rights reserved. The key to getting involved in the world’s most popular racing series is a clear plan to become more sustainable and cost-efficient. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. The German automaker Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit from 2026. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. Audi affirmed that from 2026, the electric power output for the power units, consisting of an electric motor, battery, control electronics, and a combustion engine, will increase sharply compared to today’s Formula 1 drive systems. The key to getting involved in the world’s most popular racing series is a clear plan to become more sustainable and cost-efficient. The new technical rules, which will apply from 2026, focus on greater electrification and advanced sustainable fuel. In addition to the existing cap on costs for teams, a cost cap for power unit manufacturers will be introduced in 2023. In addition, Formula 1 has set itself the ambitious goal of being a carbon-neutral racing series by 2030. Audi says the electric motor will be nearly as powerful as the combustion engine, which has an output of about 400 kW (544 hp). In addition, the highly efficient 1.6-litre turbo engines run on advanced sustainable fuel – also a prerequisite for Audi’s entry into the series.  Interestingly this will be the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 powertrain will be built in Germany. The power unit will be built at Audi Sport’s state-of-the-art Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg an der Donau. Julius Seebach, Managing Director, Audi Sport, says, “For the development and manufacture of the Formula 1 power train, we will build on the valuable expertise of our motorsport employees, continue to invest in our motorsports centre, and also recruit highly specialised professionals.” Notably, Seebach has organised the entry into Formula 1 as part of Audi’s realignment of motorsport.   Seebach will also join Audi AG on September 1, 2022, and will take on a new strategic business area in Technical Development, reporting directly to the Executive Board. A separate company was recently founded for the power unit project as a wholly owned subsidiary of Audi Sport, and Adam Baker will take over the management of the company and thus the Formula 1 project as CEO. Meanwhile, starting September 1, Seebach will be succeeded by Rolf Michl, who has been Chief Operating Officer of Racing at Audi Sport since February. Together with Dr Sebastian Grams, he will form the Management Board of Audi Sport GmbH.  Michl has a degree in business administration and is a long-standing member of the Audi Sport family. After holding various positions in marketing at Audi AG and Audi Sport, he took over as Head of Product Marketing RS Models in 2016.  After moving to Abt Sportsline as Director of Vehicle Customisation, Michl returned to Audi Sport GmbH as Head of Sales/Marketing in 2019. Notably, Michl has played a key role in shaping the company’s portfolio and sales successes over time. In addition to his positions in marketing, Michl was responsible for devising and implementing the Audi Sport TT Cup in 2014. 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A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission We wrote earlier this year of the new headquarters in build for Audi Sport at Neuberg Last Saturday saw the official opening for the impressive new 47 hectare facility will house Audi Sport with the Customer Racing activities moving in the first half of 2015 – Audi Driving Experience has already been based at the Neuberg facility since May this year The opening ceremony was performed by Bavarian Minister President Horst Seehofer and representatives of the local political community as well as the members of the Audi board of management did some initial demo laps on the facilities handling course Audi Neuburg was inaugurated in an official ceremony – a dream is coming true Relatively soon after I started as Head of Motorsport at Audi 21 years ago discussions about a center of our own began The former supermarket we were located in was always just intended to be a provisional facility The aim was to find a location in Ingolstadt and to be close to Technical Development (TE) we realized that it provided many advantages and accepted that we wouldn’t be in immediate proximity to TE we’ll obviously continue to be closely associated with TE in organizational and technological respects What new opportunities are opening up for Audi Sport due to the new complex We now have adequate grounds and perfect facilities to set ourselves up Personnel can now be accommodated in accordance with our operational processes – that wasn’t always the case in the past The fact that we now have a track for initial functional tests of our race cars directly on our doorstep is another advantage You’re planning to move with your team in October The sport program is continuing in parallel to the move and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is starting its overseas season we’re aiming to decide the manufacturers’ and the teams’ classifications in our favor And we finally want to celebrate our first victory of the Audi RS 5 DTM this season following the 13th victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours we’re set on trying everything to defend our titles again in the third consecutive year Author: © 2023 dailysportscar.com. 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Link Digital In recent weeks, the defense systems of the EU Joint Research Centre, located in Ispra, have detected five flybys of unidentified drones, the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reports. the drone disappeared as soon as it was noticed it flew over one of the most heavily protected facilities in northern Italy It is currently unknown whether the drones came from nearby territories or from elsewhere The staff of the EU Joint Research Centre alerted security agencies about the presence of the mysterious drone Thanks to an experimental system for detecting unknown flying objects they were able to intercept at least five flybys of the device over the past few days Media reports suggest that the drone in question is believed by experts to be of Russian origin It is noted that such drones may be equipped with cameras and digital devices capable of capturing targets in fine detail even at night The Ansa agency reports that the Milan prosecutor's office will soon officially begin an investigation into this incident At the beginning of January this year, unidentified drones were spotted over the territory of the Riga International Airport. In this regard the Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia has asked the State Police and the State Security Service to investigate possible threats to civil aviation RBC-Ukraine also reported that the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office launched an investigation after several drones were spotted over Bundeswehr facilities in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau. Germany reported regular drone flights over military bases where Ukrainian defenders are trained On the night of Saturday, December 9, an unidentified aircraft was spotted in the skies over Germany, which did not communicate with controllers. German fighter jets were alerted because of it, reports Bild An unidentified aircraft entered German airspace from Lithuania Two supersonic Eurofighter jets from the Luftwaffe's tactical squadron in Neuburg an der Donau were alerted They flew over the skies of Bavaria and Thuringia to intercept the offending aircraft the German fighter jets came as close as possible to the plane from Lithuania and made eye contact with its pilot He explained that there was a loss of communication He changed course and the fighter jets escorted him to Polish airspace The publication notes that residents of Bavaria and Thuringia reporting a roar in the sky and shaking glass in the windows One of the residents complained that he spilled beer because of the loud noise The fledgling Federal Republic of Germany had barely been founded when German car owners were already giving their prize pieces a good shine with car care products from Sonax As one of the pioneers in the development and production of car care products the then Neuburg-based family company Franz Hoffmann and Söhne KG first brought products to market under the brand Sonax in 1950.  the company now known as Sonax GmbH has successfully taken on the special challenges of the crisis and is there to support its retail partners and clients “Stay home” – that was the motto that company owner and Managing Director Manfred Hoffmann announced early on in the anniversary year This and many other health protection measures enabled the company based in Neuburg an der Donau to continue on its successful journey through the crisis The driver for the success continues to be the high-performance range of products: including paintwork care products manual interior and exterior cleaning products and winter care products utility vehicle care and a wide range of industrial and trade applications the company is now more diversified than almost any other manufacturer on the market.  Sonax has been present at its headquarters in Neuburg an der Donau since 2008 with a new administrative building and modern training facilities Sonax GmbH is the highest-turnover branch of the Hoffmann Group which continues to extract and process Neuburg silica successfully active in the label printing market The management of Sonax GmbH took a far-sighted commercial decision at the beginning of their anniversary year to switch part of its operations to produce hand sanitiser With its expertise in the production of cleaning agents the Neuburg company was able to offer a product that met World Health Organisation specifications And this was urgently needed by public organisations and medical and social institutions.  Thanks to state-of-the-art production facilities and available raw materials Sonax was very quickly able to close these supply gaps in regional and national organisations The hand sanitiser is also available nationwide via the classic distribution channels for all retail customers and thus for private households in container sizes from 50 millilitres to 25 litres a hand sanitising cloth was also successfully brought onto the market and a surface disinfectant is being developed “We have approached this new area of application with all available means and resources and were able to help not only our company but many people during this crisis We were very pleased about this and encouraged to develop a new business area on this basis,” said Manfred Hoffmann.  “But interest in car care has also risen sharply in recent months,” he added “Customers still find it important to maintain their car's value which we are of course very happy about - after all This success story follows on seamlessly from the company's history which has repeatedly proven that times of crisis also offer up opportunities for a company's further development The history of the Sonax brand goes back to the beginning of the last century the great-grandfather of the company’s current owner which was used in many polishes by manufacturers of household care products the company added another string to its bow in the production of care products two brands were registered and patented: the “Sona” brand was primarily intended to be used as a household silver polish and the brand name “Sonax” was coined for car care products with the addition of an “x” as a synonym for “wax” This is how the company forged its way into the car care industry.  Sonax was already setting itself apart with high-quality products professional field sales support and creative marketing activities It was only gradually that other car care products were added to the paintwork care products This included the development of an effective de-icing fluid in the Neuburg laboratory which was the first to reach the market in an aerosol can and achieved incredible sales in the harsh winter of 1962 the number of cars on the road increased fourfold the number of miles driven increased threefold and the length of motorway in Germany doubled Demand for car care products also increased rapidly – and with it the success of the Sonax brand It was during these years that a genuine interior cleaner was developed specially for synthetic surfaces in cars the Neuburg-based company began to develop Sonax with its current logo in large red letters as the premium umbrella brand for cars The product range was constantly expanded and the memorable brand image advertising and sponsoring activities helped to gain ever greater renown Thanks to successful partnerships in motor sports such as with Hans-Joachim Stuck Another boost for the company's development was provided by the German reunification with sales doubling within a short time after 1989 the brand is represented in more than 115 countries worldwide The export share has grown by more than 43 per cent Sonax products are represented throughout Europe and on all continents.  Sonax has been involved in motor sports for decades which has been crucial in helping to shape the global image of the brand It has also given the products with their red logo a unique attraction Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Jacques Villeneuve – these big names in motor sports have already zoomed across the finishing line with the Sonax logo on their cars or racing suits such as the Audi Sport Team ABT Sportsline and as official supplier the Formula 1 team Infiniti Red Bull Racing or the Hoonigan Division with drift icon Ken Block to shine the company now supports numerous international teams on the world's toughest race courses electrifying cooperation in international motor sports: as a partner for the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team in the ABB FIA Formula E.  The latest chapter in the company’s success story is being accompanied by major expansion activities the company moved into its new and spacious reception and administration building with state-of-the-art training rooms which became the showpiece of the company on the Münchener Strasse With the construction of a new centre for application technology in 2012 the course was set for reinforcing the research and development activities Investment in the double-digit millions allowed the production and logistics capacities at the Neuburg headquarters to be expanded significantly The new facilities were commissioned in 2014.  The long-established Neuburg-based company is now taking an even bigger step It is currently investing in a second production and logistics site in nearby Oberhausen Sonax has acquired a plot of around 14 hectares with an additional 14 hectares as an ecological compensation area The ground-breaking ceremony for the €25 million project took place on 2 June 22 A 22,500 square-metre logistics hall will go into operation in around two years The construction of a new production hall with a further investment volume of €15 million is scheduled to start in 2025 please register for free or log in to your account Infolge eines medizinischen Notfalls ist ein Busfahrer bewusstlos geworden und mit dem Reisebus gegen eine Mauer geprallt Der 60-Jährige starb später in einem Krankenhaus Die Todesursache sei aber nicht der Unfall am späten Samstagabend Der Busfahrer hatte dem Sprecher zufolge kurz zuvor die Fahrgäste auf einem Parkplatz in Neuburg an der Donau (Landkreis Neuburg-Schrobenhausen) herausgelassen und war deshalb allein unterwegs Er wurde bewusstlos und kam mit dem Bus von der Straße ab fuhr es eine Ampel und einen Stromkasten um Ersthelfer verschafften sich laut dem Sprecher Zugang zu dem Bus und reanimierten den Mann Rettungskräfte brachten ihn dann in ein Krankenhaus Insgesamt schätze die Polizei den Schaden auf rund 50.000 Euro Keine weiteren Menschen seien verletzt worden Augen geradeaus! Als erste Reaktion auf den russischen Angriff auf die Ukraine und die deshalb von der NATO ausgerufene Alarmbereitschaft hat die Bundeswehr den Einsatz von Kampfjets in Rumänien aufgestockt Außerdem wird ein auch für medizinische Evakuierung genutztes Flugzeug Die Verstärkungen für den Einsatz der Luftwaffe im so genannten Air Policing South auf einem Flugplatz am Schwarzen Meer hatte Verteidigungsministerin Christine Lambrecht nach einer Sondersitzung des Bundestags-Verteidigungsausschusses am (heutigen) Donnerstag angekündigt die ursprünglich neben der Luftraumüberwachung an der Südostflanke NATO vor allem der Zusammenarbeit mit der ebenfalls eingesetzten italienischen Luftwaffe dienen sollte waren seit der vergangenen Woche planmäßig drei Eurofighter des Taktischen Luftwaffengeschwaders 74 aus Neuburg an der Donau beteiligt Inzwischen landeten drei weitere Eurofighter des Geschwaders auf der der rumänischen Luftwaffenbasis Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, dem militärischen Teil des Flughafens der Großstadt Konstanza Die eigentlich auf zwei Wochen begrenzte Mission soll zudem bis in den März verlängert werden Verteidigungsministerium und Luftwaffe trafen zudem eine weniger spektakuläre allerdings ebenso wichtige Entscheidung: Der letzte Airbus A310 der Luftwaffe der in dieser Woche seine Abschiedsflüge absolvieren sollte bleibt zumindest bis Ende Juni im Dienst und wird nicht ausgemustert Die 1988 ausgelieferte Maschine wird als Truppentransporter vorgehalten vor allem aber auch für einen möglichen Verwundetentransport die so genannte strategische Air Medical Evakuation (StratAirMedEvac) Die Luftwaffe hatte mehrere Maschinen des alten Typs A310 die bis auf das letzte Flugzeug mit der taktischen Kennung 10+25 bereits außer Dienst gestellt wurden Sie sollen durch neuere Airbus-Muster ersetzt werden die aber in der Truppe noch nicht angekommen sind Damit stehen für AirMedEvac nur die Militärmaschinen des Typs A400M zur Verfügung so dass die – größere – A310 vorerst weiter benötigt wird Die Verteidigungsministerin hatte nach der Ausschussitzung zugesichert Deutschland werde alle Anforderungen der NATO nach mehr Unterstützung für die osteuropäischen NATO-Mitglieder in der aktuellen Situation erfüllen können Weitere Maßnahmen würden geprüft und aktiviert wenn der militärische NATO-Oberbefehlshaber sie anfordere: Unsere Alliierten können sich zu 100 Prozent auf Deutschland verlassen Stellung zur öffentlichen Kritik von Heeresinspekteur Alfons Mais Der Generalleutnant hatte am Donnerstagmorgen auf dem Internet-Portal LinkedIn beklagt die Bundeswehr und vor allem das Heer hätten nach Jahren des Sparens und fehlender Rüstungsausgaben kaum noch die Möglichkeiten zu einer sinnvollen Reaktion auf das russische Vorgehen: Das Heer die wir der Politik zur Unterstützung des Bündnisses anbieten können sind extrem limitiert Nachtrag: Die Bundeswehr löste vorsorglich Alarmmaßnahmen aus im Rahmen der vorgesehenen NATO-Reaktionspläne Eine Entscheidung über eine mögliche Aktivierung der NATO Response Force (NRF) ist das allerdings noch nicht – wenn auch für eine Aktivierung und Verlegung dieser Truppen Vorbereitungen getroffen werden Deutschland ist derzeit mit fast 14.000 Soldatinnen und Soldaten an der NRF beteiligt Aus der Mitteilung des Verteidigungsminsiteriums dazu: Nachtrag 2: Eine zusätzliche Einberufung von Reservisten der Bundeswehr ist derzeit nach Informationen von Augen geradeaus Ein Gespräch der Verteidigungsministerin mit dem Präsidenten des Reservistenverbandes (Foto: Ein deutscher und ein italienischer Eurofighter beim Air Policing South von Rumänien aus am 22 Fähigkeiten abbauen geht einfach (Material verkaufen sehr teuer (Personal erst gewinnen – ggf warum in der Regel von Unternehmen versucht wird Personal auch in schwierigen Zeiten zu halten Spaniens Rückgrat bei den Panzern bildet der M60 den die Amis 1997 außer Dienst gestellt haben (244 St laut Wikipedia) Dem gegenüber stehen rund 320 Deutsche Leo II (in den Varianten A6 bis A7v) Damit haben die Spaniern auf dem Papier mehr Panzer als DEU Und über die Einsatzbereitschaft ist auch nichts bekannt (Panzer „haben“ ist eine Sache dass da vieles nicht mehr einsatzfähig ist Gerade altes Material ist extrem wartungs- und kostenintensiv Eine Abfrage der Hersteller über BMVg / BMWi bzgl Produktionskapazitäten / Verfügbarkeit Zulieferungen (Engpaßanalyse – Elektronikkomponenten Uns 20 Milliarden zu geben und freie Hand bei der Beschaffung zu lassen bringt nichts solange DEU nicht Mal in der Lage ist strategische Ziele zu definieren gegen wen muss sie eingesetzt werden können und was brauchen wir dafür Ohne eine echte Strukturreform ist alles nur Augenwischerei dann verballern wir Milliarden fuer nix und bekommen immer noch keine eigene Brigade kurzfristig and die POL Grenze ohne das der ganze Laden hier zusammenbricht Wenn unsere Meisterin das nicht kann oder will sollte sie Platz machen fuer jemanden der dazu in der Lage ist Als 2016 manche Amerikaner mit Schildern herumliefen auf die „not my president“ gepinselt stand Heute schäme ich mich selber für meine Regierung Die ernsthaft die einzige einigermaßen effektive Sanktion gegen die russische Aggression (SWIFT) für eine etwaige „Eskalation“ aufsparen will dass ich mir einen Helmut Schmidt oder Helmut Kohl aus dem Grab zurückwünsche um den Damen und Herren in Berlin ihre Verantwortung klarzumachen Erste russische Einheiten und Kämpfe in Kiew Obolon gesichtet Es könnte sich um gepanzerte Luftlandeeinheiten handeln die vom gestern per Luftlandung eroberten Flugplatz Hostomol her vorfühlen Lambrecht benutzt wiederholt die Worte „wichtiges Signal“ dass hinter den westlichen Signalen keine Substanz steht Laut „Soldat und Technik“ will/soll ein BW-PzGrenBtl in den östlichen Teil der NATO verlegt werden [Da ist im Moment einiges in der Entscheidungs-Pipeline Ich habe das im Auge und steige darauf ein „Die deutschen Krämerseelen verhindern den Ausschluss von RU aus dem SWIFT … zusammen mit 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