Robot test arena of WTD 51 opened in Koblenz

(Source: Bundeswehr / WTD 51)

On 3 April 2012, a test arena for the standardized examination of mobile robots was opened at WTD 51 in Koblenz.
Robot test arena of WTD 51 opened in Koblenz

Series installation of the sensor-based landing aid in the CH-53 GS/GE starts

A CH-53 during landing approach. (Source: Bundeswehr)

After the Defense Committee and the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag had given their consent, the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung, BWB) was able to conclude the contract covering the series installation of the sensor-based landing aid (abbreviation: SeLa) on 22 February 2012. The landing aid will significantly enhance safety of CH-53 landings in operations and reduce the pilot`s workload.
Series installation of the sensor-based landing aid in the CH-53 GS/GE starts

Global 5000 receives military certification at WTD 61 in Manching

Global 5000 in the WTD's aircraft maintenance depot (Source: Bundeswehr/WTD 61)

In the context of modernizing the medium-and long-range fleet of the FMOD special air mission wing, the Bundeswehr Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft (WTD 61) in Manching has issued airworthiness certificates for 4 new aircraft of the Bombardier Global 5000 type.
Global 5000 receives military certification at WTD 61 in Manching