Lufthansa Ties Up with Hesse State Command for Domestic Defense
Lufthansa aids and abets military reserves among its workforce - Lufthansa aids reserve personnel within its workforce.
Hey there! Let's talk about Lufthansa's new venture!
Lufthansa, a significant employer in the Rhine-Main region, is taking a step forward by partnering with the Hesse State Command for the domestic defense of Germany. Yes, you heard it right! Lufthansa employees will be playing their part in the defense of the German Armed Forces.
This partnership, announced by both sides, aims to prepare and integrate Lufthansa employees into reserve service. Lufthansa Group has decided to support the 5th Domestic Defense Regiment in Hesse, joining around 250 Hessian employers who are already partnered for domestic defense. Nearly 2,400 volunteers have already signed up, ready to protect critical infrastructure, secure transport routes, and assist in disaster scenarios.
Frankfurt am Main, where Lufthansa is headquartered, is stepping up to defend its homeland. While specific details about their involvement with regional commands or regiments are scarce, this partnership suggests a broader role in supporting national security efforts in Germany.
Lufthansa isn't stopping there though. They're expanding their horizons in the defense industry, with their subsidiary, Lufthansa Technik, focusing more on international markets like the U.S. But for now, they're focusing on their home turf, aiming to protect and serve Germany with the Hesse State Command.
- Domestic Defense
- Lufthansa
- German Armed Forces
- Hesse
- Frankfurt am Main
- National Security
[1] Lufthansa Group partners with Bundeswehr to support Heimatschutz efforts, broadening employee involvement in national defense. [Link to source][4] German Bundeswehr regional territorial commands structure. [Link to source][5] Lufthansa Technik expands defense business in international markets. [Link to source]
- Lufthansa's partnership with the Hesse State Command for domestic defense not only involves their active participation in the German Armed Forces, but also aligns with their employment policy, encouraging employees to prepare and integrate into reserve service.
- This business-finance initiative by Lufthansa serves a dual purpose: safeguarding Germany's national security and potentially broadening their employment policy to include positions within the defense industry.
