Bundeswehr launches “Red Storm Bravo” Military Exercise in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany – September 25, 2025 – The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) commenced the “Red Storm Bravo” military exercise today in Hamburg, a large-scale operation designed to enhance readiness and coordination for potential national security challenges. The exercise,scheduled to conclude at the end of September,will involve a range of scenarios focused on bolstering defense capabilities within an urban habitat.
This exercise arrives at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and increasing focus on national resilience. “Red Storm Bravo” aims to prepare the Bundeswehr for a spectrum of potential crises, from natural disasters to defense against hybrid threats. The drills will test the ability of military personnel to operate effectively in a densely populated city, coordinating wiht civilian authorities and responding to complex, evolving situations. Commander Kurt Leonards emphasized the importance of the exercise, stating that it provides a crucial possibility to rehearse essential procedures and refine operational strategies.
According to Commander Leonards, the exercise will focus on rehearsing key operational elements. The specific nature of these rehearsals has not been disclosed, but the Bundeswehr confirmed the exercise is intended to improve its ability to respond to a variety of security challenges.
The exercise is scheduled to be discussed in detail on NDR 90.3’s “NDR 90.3 Current” program today, September 24, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. local time.
