Paweł Bejda at the submarine training center. Setting course for cooperation
Deputy minister of national defense Paweł Bejda conducted a working visit to Germany, focusing on military-technical and defense-industrial cooperation. This visit aligns with the broader context of the Polish navy's modernization and the development of international partnerships in advanced maritime technologies.
In brief
Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Bejda visited the Submarine Training Centre in Eckernförde and the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systeme GmbH shipyard in Kiel during a working visit to Germany. Talks with German State Secretary Benedikt Zimmer covered logistics and servicing of ships, technology transfer and the modernisation of the Polish Navy, including the acquisition of new submarines. Paweł Bejda said the partnership with German industry opens new opportunities for the Polish maritime industry.
Visit to the submarine training center
One of the key points of the visit was the submarine training center in Eckernförde — a strategic facility of the German navy specializing in training submarine crews. deputy minister Bejda, together with German state secretary Benedikt Zimmer, had the opportunity to observe state-of-the-art simulators and technologies supporting sailor training, which could serve as a model for future solutions in Poland.
Particular emphasis was placed on logistics and vessel maintenance, crucial for fleet readiness and long-term operational planning.
TKMS shipyard and cooperation potential
Another significant stop was the visit to the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systeme GmbH (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel — a leader in the European shipbuilding industry known for producing technologically advanced submarines. The Polish delegation had the opportunity to analyze the production process of modern vessels and discuss the potential for collaboration with the Polish shipbuilding and defense sectors.
The visit to TKMS holds particular importance in light of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Polish navy's capabilities, especially regarding the acquisition of new submarines.
Bilateral meeting – directions for further cooperation
The visit concluded with a bilateral meeting between representatives of both defense ministries, discussing future directions for military-technical cooperation. Key points included the modernization of Polish naval forces, joint projects in building modern vessels, and technology transfer.
deputy minister Bejda emphasized that strategic partnerships with German defense and shipbuilding industries open new opportunities for the Polish maritime sector — in production, maintenance, and fleet modernization.
The visit to Germany marks another step towards strengthening international cooperation and enhancing the capabilities of the Polish navy — a vital component of the country’s maritime defense and security system.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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