Captain Broder Nielsen

Commander German Naval Air Command

Beginning his military career in 1985 at the Naval Academy Mürwik, this officer trained aboard the Deutschland before transitioning to aviation. He completed basic and advanced flying training in Germany and the U.S., specializing in the Alpha Jet and later the Tornado. From 1991, he served as a Weapon System Officer in Naval Air Wings 1 and 2, steadily rising through leadership roles including Training Officer, Executive Officer, and Commanding Officer. His strategic acumen led to staff positions in the Bundeswehr Joint Operations Command and the Ministry of Defence. A graduate of the German Command and Staff College and NATO Defense College, he held senior personnel roles in Köln and Bonn. From 2010 onward, he commanded Naval Air Wing 3 “Graf Zeppelin” and later led the Naval Air Command in Nordholz from 2022. His career reflects a blend of operational excellence, leadership, and strategic personnel management across the German Navy.

DAY TWO | WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2026

11:00 CURRENT CAPABILITIES AND FUTURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MARINEFLIEGERKOMMANDO

Challenges and successes from the integration of the NH-90 Sea Lion and Sea Lyn Mk88A fleets
Bolstering lethality for ASW operations
Future requirements for advanced surveillance capabilities

DAY THREE | THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2026

15:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: MAXIMISING ROTORCRAFT EFFECTIVENESS IN MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS

• With worldwide interest for multi-use helicopters, what capabilities should Armed Forces prioritise given current security challenges and evolving threats?

• What capabilities are required for enduring fleets to be operationally effective in MDO environments?

• How are nations fostering better coordination and collaboration through multinational helicopter exercises, and how does this aid in preparing for multi-domain operations?

• How are militaries planning to optimise battlespace management when operating in MDO environments?

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