Federal President of Germany visits German Air Force

On 27 August 2019, at a temperature of 30 °C in the shade and under a cloudless blue sky, the German Air Force base in Sanitz/Prangendorf enjoyed veritable presidential weather. Right on time, a 20-metre-long Cougar helicopter hovered in to release Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Federal President of Germany. He was welcomed at the Air Defence Missile Unit 21 residence by Air Force Inspector Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz. This visit sent out an important signal for the German Air Force.

But for Garamantis as well, this day was an important one, so the technology had to work perfectly and be as convincing and thrilling as usual. On an inclinable multi‑touch table with attached monitor wall, a 3D globe interactively illustrated possible situations and scenarios in Air Force deployment. The customised presentation software designed by Garamantis incorporated information on the Air Force’s current equipment in relation to possible scenarios. Air Force personnel had entered the relevant content into the CMS a few days earlier, so all possible queries and explanations were covered.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier learned first-hand from Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz just how multifaceted, modern and dynamic the Air Force has become over the last few decades. During a one-hour session with a small group, the Inspector explained the functions and duties of the task forces in the Rostock region, the ever-increasing multinationality and advancing mechanisation of the military branch, defence projects and domestic assistance interventions.

We are honoured by praise from such high places and look back with pleasure on this exciting project.

Photos: Luftwaffe/Jane Schmidt, Garamantis