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When will I find out about the new long-range military transport A400M, of which Germany has ordered 60 pieces, even on the official site of the "Federal Ministry of Defense," I find there to do anything, but just on the first page of something else:

The reference to a speech by our Federal Defence Minister zu Guttenberg during the ceremony, "armed forces and American Jewish Committee: 15 years of partnership and trust" in Berlin on 12.08.2009.

Very clear here that I had overlooked something.
The AJC is one founded in 1906 in the U.S. private organization. I knew not yet that the army received official partnerships with private organizations.

The AJC looks, according to own statements , especially in the role of "the welfare and security of Jews in the United States, Israel and around the world to ensure: the most important principles of pluralism as the best defense against anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry to strengthen worldwide, to improve the quality of American Jewish life by helping to ensure Jewish continuity and deepen ties between American and Israeli Jews. "

So far so good. I would have understood if one would be done in partnership with the AJC and German memorials - but with the Defense Department? So I had the speech read Guttenberg, and myself strive for more understanding:

"We Germans want to keep alive memories of the Shoah. We put our special responsibility we bear to the barbarity of National Socialism, and the responsibility that we will not tolerate anti-Semitism and that we advocate the right of existence and the integrity of the State of Israel, and the responsibility that freedom, human rights and tolerance, the Supreme maxims of our actions represent. This responsibility is immutable part of German raison d'état. This responsibility requires all Germans - and therefore the Bundeswehr as an army of a democratic Germany. "

These were important words: I had to deal more with this topic. For quite some time (since when?) Seemed to have revealed trends that defined the German raison d'état as a kind of coincides with the state of the Middle East. What could have real consequences for? The Defence Minister speaks of it quite clear that all Germans, and therefore the Bundeswehr (morally?) Are conscripted. But no, he means it probably already concretely: It is indeed "the maxim of action."

An exchange program seems to be firmly integrated into the German officer training:

"For the past 15 years there is a diverse, constantly evolving program of visits between the AJC and the Bundeswehr. It serves the mutual understanding, establishing personal contacts and the exchange of experiences.
Thus, the full-time youth officers, the participants of the German Naval Staff and General Staff courses and seminary leadership of Higher Staff College in Hamburg as part of their regular trips visiting the AJC in New York. The meetings are very lively and the exchange is always profitable - I thank you for all parties. The lectures by representatives of the AJC's Berlin offices to schools and educational institutions of the Federal Armed Forces always come with great interest. "

And then again Guttenberg is a concrete and quotes the Chancellor:

"I've talked a lot of history and of the practical cooperation between the AJC and the Bundeswehr. It is always about Israel. The commitment to Israel's existence connects Germany and the AJC on the political as well as on the practical level. For Israel, even sixty years after its creation is threatened in its existence.
Chancellor Angela Merkel in her speech before the Congress of the United States of America a few weeks ago the attitude of the Federal Republic once again made ​​it very clear: "Israel's security is never negotiable for me. [...] Whoever threatens Israel, threatens us. '

Having read so far I think I can conclude that Germany would certainly explain immediately the defense case, if Israel felt threatened. The latter is known to be the case. So if the defense case occurred for us already and I'm so very unexpectedly, perhaps closer to the answer to my question from the previous post, why Germany needs so many A400M?

But do not be hasty. First read:

"Today, the military-political and military relations between our countries are as rich as ever. Every year, find the 'Strategic Dialogue' held at the level of state secretaries as well as staff talks of military leadership, in which military and armaments policy issues are discussed. "

Guttenberg speaks now of the U.S. or from Israel when he speaks of the rich military relations? I'm confused. But further:

"Even at the level of the branches of the armed forces and armaments in the practical cooperation of the contacts are numerous. In addition to regular exchange visits found in some areas, course or training visits were made ​​to each other's armed forces. Thus since 1998 150 German officer candidates and the same number of Israelis participated in exchange programs between the Bundeswehr and the Tzahal [Israeli army].
Of particular importance to the visit of the "Witnesses in Uniform" from the Israeli armed forces is here at the Ministry in Berlin during her trip to the sites of the Holocaust. The so-grown understanding combines just the young officers of both armies meet in unprejudiced camaraderie with great curiosity and respect for the professionalism of the other. The high level of training of the Israeli army, the Bundeswehr makes them an attractive partner. We want to deepen the cooperation. "

The high professional level of training? Yes, of course, it must be meant a certain experience of war, when the Israeli army, the German is still a lot ahead. Only then can you become a "witness", that will witness a war. You think after all of the two recent wars in Lebanon and in Gaza, during which, too new weapons systems could be tested successfully.

And now Guttenberg is again very clear:

"The Iranian nuclear program creates a dangerous new challenge for Israel, NATO and the EU, but also for the states of the Arab world. This danger is not academic, it is real - and it grows with each day that the Iranian government to work on its nuclear program continues and the cooperation opposed.
Again, the Chancellor before the U.S. Congress clear words were found: A nuclear bomb in the hands of an Iranian president who denies the Holocaust, threatening Israel and denying the right to exist, may not give it And again. In addition is threatened not only Israel, but the entire free world.
The entire free world is therefore required. NATO, the EU and Israel have the same interests: The threat of armed Iran with weapons of mass destruction, we have jointly decided to oppose. "

Could it be that falls under the mentioned "practical military cooperation" and the long-haul Airbus A400M military transport? So if Israel would retaliate against Iran, the new A400M could easily overcome the 5000 km to the airbase in Termez (Uzbekistan) or directly deposited near the border troops in Afghanistan to Iran.
Far-fetched, I think that's not necessarily, but because it has often been armaments projects for Israel:

Total already 5 U-boats of the Dolphin-class went to the Nahosttaat: 1991 (2 boats), 1994 (1 boat), 2005 (2 boats): "The first two boats were a gift from the Federal Republic of Israel, while Germany and Israel The third boat paid half each. The other two replicas sold in 2005 to Israel, Germany bears about one-third of the price, but no more than € 333 million. The first three boats each costing around 225 million €, the cost per additional two for a half a billion euros. The price increase was mainly due to the technically more sophisticated fuel cell technology. " (Wikipedia)

The Rüstungsesport but also had some critics who were concerned that the 65-inch torpedo tubes could also be armed with nuclear cruise missiles. This information is retained but ultimately stuck in the rumors.

The word "atom" directs me now to a very different idea: Since even between Germany and Israel, an accomplished and long-term is military and defense cooperation, seems to many to have escaped (including me) that Germany is so rose to become a nuclear power: Yes! Because Israel has the bomb or bombs more accurately. There are 400-500 nuclear warheads to be to protect Germany now also automatically and this would be available, because I'm sure.

That was the preliminary, but only at first sight, surprising result of the close and trusting cooperation between the military and other armed forces and the Tazahal, (a word I did not know yet, has nothing to do with the Taj Mahal!)

The more I think about it, the greater is my certainty: this and just had to order the joint cabinet meeting of Israeli and German governments have to do in Berlin, which had to move the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, unfortunately due to colds in the last second in January.

I must have somehow not noticed the beginning: but in fact there are already a common "trusted" government.

We should not shy away therefore before to make this even against the German population clearly and solemnly affirm with a modification of the Basic Law and by adding a new item to summon the reflected also in a new oath of the Bundeswehr recruits must find.

(Here's a bombastic link to David Harris, AJC Chairman, Guttenberg friend and volunteer instructors of the armed forces.)

Tags: American Jewish Committee , the Bundeswehr , Bundeswehr Command and Staff College , Guttenberg , Iran , Israel

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