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17 Mai

Heidesturm 2024 – Panzerlehrbrigade 9 „Niedersachsen“

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Mai 17, 2024 / 0 Comments

Yesterday, Tank-Masters.de had the great opportunity to visit the river crossing operation of Panzerlehrbrigade 9 „Niedersachsen“ across the Elbe river near Storkau marking the beginning of the Combat Training Exercise Heidesturm 2024.

Afterwards, the participating exercise units conducted a road march to the German Army Combat Training Center in the Altmark, where the exercise will continue in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned!

13 Mai

Militärfahrzeug Sonderausgabe Nr. 88

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Mai 13, 2024 / 0 Comments

For the new issue of Militärfahrzeug, Tank-Masters.de provided high-quality reports about the Leopard 2A7V MBT with the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS), the Wiesel 1A5 MK and the Wiesel 1 MELLS, as well as the LL UTV.

12 Mai

Kampfpanzer Leopard 2 – Motorbuch-Verlag

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Mai 12, 2024 / 0 Comments

Tank-Masters.de supported this book about the famous German Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank written by Wolfgang Schneider and published by Motorbuch-Verlag with many high-quality photos.

09 Mai

Telemark Bataljon – Wettiner Schwer

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Mai 9, 2024 / 0 Comments

In April Tank-Masters.de visited the Telemark Bataljon during the multinational combat training exercise Wettiner Schwert which was part of the exercise series Quadriga 2024 and Steadfast Defender at the German Army Combat Training Center in Letzlingen.

16 Feb

Kommandoübergabe Panzerbrigade 12 „Oberpfalz“ – Cham

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Februar 16, 2024 / 0 Comments

On 15 February 2024, Tank-Masters.de had the great pleasure to the attend the Change of Command Ceremony of Panzerbrigade 12 „Oberpfalz“ in Cham from our friend Brigadegeneral Andreas Kühne to Oberst Axel Hardt. We wish both good luck and godspeed with their new assignments.

20 Dez

Iron Storm 1/2023

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Dezember 20, 2023 / 0 Comments

In August 2023, Tank-Masters.de visited the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh Battle Group during their Combat Training Exercise Iron Storm 1/2023 at the German Army Combat Training Center in Letzlingen.

The core of the British Battle Group was formed by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh; Headquarters Company, A Company, B Company and Fire Support Company. The battalion belongs to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team, that forms part of the 3rd UK Division „The Warfighting Division“. The armoured element of the formation was provided by Ajax Squadron of the Royal Tank Regiment. Engineer support for the Battle Group was provided by 8 Squadron, 26 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers.  Indirect fire support for the Battle Group was provided by 28/143 (Tombs Troop) Battery, 19 Regiment, Royal Artillery. Close Support Air Defence for the Battle Group was conducted by elements of 12 Regiment, Royal Artillery while close support logistic support for the formation was provided by 4 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and elements of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

In total the Battle Group numbered some 1,000 troops and fielded some 600 wheeled and tracked vehicles. B Company, 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment served as Opposing Force (OPFOR) together with the Ausbildungsverband of the German Army Combat Training Center.

17 Dez

Defence Procurement International – Summer 2023

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Dezember 17, 2023 / 0 Comments

For this issues, Tank-Masters.de provided a report about the Leichte Luftlandefähige Utility Terrain Vehicle (LL UTV) used by Special Forces and Special Operations Forces of the Bundeswehr

11 Dez

Der Panzergrenadier

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Dezember 11, 2023 / 0 Comments

For this issue of „Der Panzergrenadier“ Tank-Masters.de provided various high quality photos of the Schützenpanzer Puma

11 Dez

Kommandoübergabe Panzerbataillon 393 – Bad Frankenhausen

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Dezember 11, 2023 / 0 Comments

On 10 November 2023, Tank-Masters.de had the great pleasure to the attend the Change of Command Ceremony of Panzerbataillon 393 „Thüringer Löwen“ in Bad Frankenhausen from our friend Oberstleutnant Andy Weißenborn to Oberstleunant i.G. Carsten Oberländer. We wish both good luck and godspeed with their new asignements.

11 Dez

Niedersachsenderby – Panzerlehrbataillon 93

In NEWS by RalphZwilling / Dezember 11, 2023 / 0 Comments

In November, Tank-Masters.de had the great opportunity to attend the Combat Training Exercise Niedersachsenderby of Panzerlehrbataillon 93 supported by Panzergrenadierbataillon 33 as well as other units of Panzerlehrbrigade 9 „Niedersachsen“ at the Schießübungszentrum Panzertruppen in Munster.