Braunschweig-class / K130 corvette

Service And Conflict Use

1. Apr 16, 2008

   Lead ship commissioned

   The lead ship Braunschweig entered German Navy service, marking the class's start in operational service.

   Sources: Bundeswehr: Korvetten der Braunschweig-Klasse

2. Aug 27, 2020

   UNIFIL patrol role described

   Bundeswehr described Ludwigshafen am Rhein on UNIFIL duty as part of maritime surveillance off the Lebanese coast to help prevent arms smuggling.

   Sources: Bundeswehr: Der Auftrag der Korvette im UNIFIL-Einsatz

3. Aug 27, 2022

   MTF 448 ship lineup noted

   Bundeswehr identified the German corvette Erfurt as part of UNIFIL Maritime Task Force 448 and described the mission's ship contribution.

   Sources: Bundeswehr: UNIFIL Maritime Task Force 448

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