The seven-month deployment of the German Navy Frigate FGS Bayern (F217) was a success despite COVID-19 and challenges from a lengthy underway, the frigate’s commanding officer said. Bayern‘s crew represented Germany and the German Navy during nine official harbor calls in Pakistan, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Commanding Officer Cmdr. Tilo […]
German Navy frigate, FGS Bayern, on a return voyage from deployment in the Indo-Pacific, made a goodwill port visit to Mumbai from 21 to 24 January 2022. With a crew of about 230, the ship was on an extended operational mission.
New Delhi, January 22The presence of a German warship in South China Sea during its ongoing seven-month foray in the region is not targeted against any nation.“This is not directed against any n
Germany’s Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner has said that his country will intensify cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
His comments come even as German frigate FGS Bayern (F217) made a port call to Mumbai as part of its seven-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.
He said, "It is the beginning of intensified cooperation…”
Germany, along with other European countries like France, UK, have upped the engagement in the region.