Press

This is where journalists can find press releases and the contact information of the press spokespersons of the Ministry of Defence. For written inquiries to the Ministry, please use the address bmvgpresse@bmvg.bund.de only. After working hours and on weekends, you can reach us at +49 (0)30-1824 22201. Many Bundeswehr garrisons have press officers of their own to address your specific questions. You can find their contact information in the list of press information contacts (Presseverzeichnis).

Kategorie Press release

Starting a new Leopard Initiative

Date of publication: 07.02.2023

Kategorie Press release

Germany supports Moldova

Date of publication: 12.01.2023

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Ukraine: Lambrecht coordinates with U.S. counterpart Austin

Date of publication: 06.01.2023

Kategorie Press release

German-French squadron under construction in Evreux

Date of publication: 02.09.2021

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German Minister of Defense will visit Ramstein Air Base

Date of publication: 11.08.2021

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VTC of Kramp-Karrenbauer and Chinese Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe

Date of publication: 08.07.2021

All press releases

Spokespersons

The Federal Ministry of Defence has several spokespersons responsible for the various subject areas of defence policy and the armed forces.

Mister
Michael Stempfle
Chief of Information Office and Spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Defence

Chief of Information Office and Spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Defence

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22201

Tasks
Chief of the FMoD Press and Communications Office
Spokesperson of the FMoD
Publisher of central FMoD and Bundeswehr media

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Colonel (GS)
Arne Collatz
Chief of the Press Branch

Chief of the Press Branch

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22201

Colonel (GS) Arne Collatz is Press Section Chief in the Executive Staff
Tasks
Chief of the Press Branch in the FMoD Executive Staff
Deputy FMoD spokesperson

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Colonel (GS)
Mitko Müller
FMoD spokesperson for policy matters

FMoD spokesperson for policy matters

Phone number +49 30 1824-22212

Colonel (GS) Mitko Müller is your point of contact for policy or cyber and information technology matters at the Federal Ministry of Defence.
Subjects
Policy matters
General press activities of the Bundeswehr
Requests for interviews with the Federal Minister of Defence and the FMoD Executive Group (except for the Chief of Defence)
Cyber defence
Cyberspace operations

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Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
Joachim Ruthe
FMoD spokesperson for matters relating to the Chief of Defence

FMoD spokesperson for matters relating to the Chief of Defence

Phone number 030 1824-22215

Lieutenant Colonel (GS) Joachim Ruthe answers your questions on matters relating to the Inspector General.
Subjects
Matters relating to/requests for interviews with the Chief of Defence
National/collective defence

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Commander (MC)
Dorothea Westhoff-Germano
FMoD spokesperson for Medical Service or leadership development and civic education matters

FMoD spokesperson for Medical Service or leadership development and civic education matters

Phone number 030 1824-22219

Commander (MC) Dorothea Westhoff-Germano is your point of contact for matters relating to the Medical Service or leadership development and civic education.
Subjects
Medical care
The Bundeswehr and society
Military history and tradition
PTSD and Psychosocial Network
Veterans

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Regierungsdirektorin (OF- 4)
Alessa Jeske
FMoD spokesperson for personnel and recruitment matters

FMoD spokesperson for personnel and recruitment matters

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22208

Alessa Jeske is your point of contact for personnel and recruitment matters.
Subjects
Personnel affairs
Personnel readiness
Bundeswehr employer branding
Diversity
Compulsory military service/general compulsory service

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Lieutenant Colonel
Katharina Zollondz
FMoD spokesperson for matters relating to the Joint Support and Enabling Service/territorial …

FMoD spokesperson for matters relating to the Joint Support and Enabling Service/territorial tasks

Phone number 030 1824-22216

Lieutenant Colonel Katharina Zollondz is your point of contact for matters regarding the Joint Support Service/ Territorial Tasks
Subjects
Extremism
Military security
Administrative assistance
Reservists
Host nation support
Support for Ukraine

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Lieutenant Colonel
Dennis Köhler
FMoD spokesperson for Army matters

FMoD spokesperson for Army matters

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22214

Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Köhler is your point of contact for Army matters.
Subjects
Brigade in Lithuania
Land-based operations
Evacuation operations
Homeland security

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Regierungsdirektorin (OF-4)
Sonja Momberg
FMoD spokesperson for defence alliance matters

FMoD spokesperson for defence alliance matters

Phone number 030 1824-22205

Sonja Momberg is your point of contact for defence alliance matters.
Subjects
NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization
The EUEuropean Union
The UNUnited Nations
Think tanks
Armaments, arms export and arms control policy

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Commander
Kenneth Harms
FMoD spokesperson for Navy matters

FMoD spokesperson for Navy matters

Phone number 030 1824-22218

Commander Kenneth Harms is your point of contact for Navy matters.
Subjects
Maritime missions
Indo-Pacific deployments
Israel/Middle East
Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Maritime)

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Oberregierungsrätin (OF-3)
Natalie Jenning
FMoD spokesperson for defence administration

FMoD spokesperson for defence administration

Phone number 030 1824-22213

Natalie Jenning is your point of contact for defence administration matters.
Subjects
Legal affairs
Budget
Environmental/climate action and sustainability
Infrastructure
Organisation (FMoD and Bundeswehr)

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Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
Dominique Gentzsch
FMoD spokesperson for Air Force matters

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FMoD spokesperson for Air Force matters

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Phone number 030 1824-22217

Lieutenant Colonel (GS) Dominique Gentzsch is your point of contact for Air Force matters.
Subjects
Airspace security
Air defence
Outer space
Drone task force
Operations in Iraq/Jordan

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Regierungsdirektor (OF-4)
Thomas Erken
FMoD spokesperson for armament and procurement

FMoD spokesperson for armament and procurement

Phone number 030 1824-22220

Thomas Erken is your point of contact for armament and procurement matters.
Subjects
Procurement
Armaments projects
Armaments cooperation
Defence industry
The Bundeswehr’s materiel readiness

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