Bundeswehr Neu Westfalen

Neu Westfalen's Defence Forces are organized into Heer (Army), Marine (Navy) and Luftwaffe (Airforce) branches. It operates a modern defence force with an emphasis on Air and Naval assets, given its isolation it only maintains a small ground Army. The Luftwaffe operates the largest share with 12,100 personnel, followed by the Marine with 11,350 personnel and the Heer (including Special Forces) with 9,200 personnel. The Neu Westfalen Federal Defence Forces (German: Bundeswehr Neu Westfalen) also maintain another 8,000 Reserve personnel (40,650 total).

Neu Westfalen's area of strategic interest is primarily in the Pacific & Indian ocean regions. Practical defence of their overseas territory, the Spira Islands, relies heavily upon their defence-pact with Australia, which allows Bundeswehr aircraft and warships free passage and the right to refuel whilst on-route (and vice versa). Today Neu Westfalen conducts annual training exercises with its close defence partners Australia, Cattala and New Zealand. The Marine also participates in the annual AIN-RIMPAC naval exercises.

The most recent military deployment by the Bundeswehr was to East Timor during Operation Astute between 2006 to 2013, which some claim was a continuation of their long-standing politically motivated disputes with Indonesia. However the Bundeswehr maintains its primary motivation is to maintain peace in the Pacific.

Air force Strength
In 2013 the Neu Westfalen Luftwaffe expressed interest in purchasing 26 Russian-built Sukhoi T-50 Stealth multirole fighters to eventually replace its fleet of American-built F/A-14D's. The Luftwaffe upgraded it's F-14's in 2011 with the latest aviation sensors, radar and flight controls to ensure the aging aircraft maintain their longevity until a replacement is finalized. In total it currently operates 85 aircraft (including 34 combat fighters).

The Luftwaffe also maintains a fleet of logistical transport aircraft, which are often deployed to aid in disaster relief efforts. These aircraft are vital to Neu Westfalen's military transport capabilities, providing crucial logistical support for the defence forces at home and abroad.

34 - Grumman F-14D Tomcat Fighter-Interceptors

6 - C-17 Globemaster III Strategic/tactical Airlifters

9 - C-130 Hercules Military transport aircraft

6 - KC-10 Extender Aerial refueling tanker / multi-role aircraft

2 - E-3 Sentry AWACS

16 - Cessna Light Training aircraft

12 - CH-53E Super Stallion Heavy-lift cargo helicopters

Naval Strength


Neu Westfalen has produced it's own naval warships since the 1980's, excluding its three Type 214 Submarines; purchased from Germany in 2009. In 2008 the Marine introduced the Valhalla-class Light/Helicopter Carrier, based-off the Japanese Hyūga-class and built under license at the Port Lantea Naval Shipyard. To accommodate V/STOL jets the deck of the Valhalla was strengthened with heat-resistant panels to protect it from hot jet exhaust blasts. Furthermore unlike the Hyūga, the Valhalla is nuclear powered allowing it to operate without regular refueling. This would replace it's aging ex-British Invincible-class carrier - the Asgard.

Since 1986 it has operated a small number of British-built Harrier Jets. Observing how effective these were for the British during the Falklands War, Neu Westfalen ordered 16 Harrier II GR5's to operate from it's sole carrier; with the aim of protecting the contested Spira Islands from invasion. These were subsequently upgraded to GR9's, however after budget constraints since 2011 they have been primarily kept on air-force bases, only rarely operating at sea. Instead the Valhalla primarily operates as a Helicopter Carrier and Amphibious Sealift Transport.

In August 2013 the Marine purchased 144 Helenos supersonic anti-ship missiles from Okataian/Cattalian manufacturers Taikoo-AriaRegale. These next-generation, long-range missiles will be deployed on-board Marine Destroyers and Frigates, with the possibility of submarine adaption in the future. They will also be carried by its Harrier GR-9's.

The Marine is considered a Green-water navy with the ability to provide coastal defence as well as sustaining operations in the open ocean.

1 - Light/Helicopter Carrier --- Valhalla class

3 - AAW Destroyers --- Valkyrie class

6 - ASW Frigates --- Freyja class

3 - Submarines --- Type 214 class

1 - Amphibious Tactical Sealift Transport

2 - Refuellers

3 - Supply Ships

1 - Salvage Ship

8 - Patrol Boats

16 - Harrier GR-9 V/STOL Strike Fighters

22 - S-70B/C Seahawk Multimission maritime helicopters

Army Strength
Given Neu Westfalen's isolation it has only required a small ground army (Heer), especially since the end of the cold war. It specializes in amphibious operations, peacekeeping and disaster relief. The standard small arms of the Bundeswehr are the Belgian FN F2000 Assault Rifle and the FN P90 SMG. The Spezielle Aufklärungseinheit (Special Reconnaissance Unit) or SAE, is an elite special forces military unit composed of Special Operations soldiers handpicked from each of the ranks of Neu Westfalen's Bundeswehr. Formed in 1973 the SAE were first deployed during the Spira Islands Incident, but never entered actual combat. Their most recent deployment was to East Timor between 1999 to 2000, where they engaged in their first combat. During this battle the SAE confirmed the killing of a dozen Pro-Indonesian Militiamen during an ambush on December 5, 1999. Largely due to their limited number of deployments, no members of the SAE have ever been killed in action.

8,790 - Regular Forces

260 - Special Forces

150 - Aviation Brigade

120 - LAV III APC's

250 - Light Utility Vehicles

16 - S-70A Black Hawk Medium-lift transport/utility helicopters

8 - Chinook HC2 Transport helicopters