Sven "Stolle" Stollenwerk
Sven "Stolle" Stollenwerk served as an officer in the German Armed Forces for 12 years, including six years in the paratrooper unit. Among other roles, he is a firearms instructor for several heavy weapon systems (MILAN, mortars, BMK 20mm), as well as an instructor in military close-quarters combat shooting and foreign weapons systems.
After completing his active military service, Stolle worked as an instructor for private security services, including firearms certification training. He is a certified security professional with experience in facility security, personal protection, and maritime security operations, including the deployment of security teams for the protection of commercial vessels.
He has been active in the defense industry since 2012, including two years as an instructor and weapons technician on Heckler & Koch's Demo Team. He holds numerous instructor-level certifications as an armorer for a wide range of manufacturers and weapons. Over the past five years, he has successfully supported several companies in establishing and expanding their defense B2G business in Germany. His areas of focus include modern weapons and accessories, training equipment, target systems, robotics, and counter-drone technologies. In addition, he was responsible for the development and delivery of practical, scenario-based training concepts for military, law enforcement, and emergency services.
Since 2021, his portfolio has expanded to include film and television. He has worked as a military advisor on two major Hollywood productions, as well as an armorer on various film productions. In addition, he contributed as a co-author to the publication of a technical book and a novel.
With over 15 years of experience in the defense and security industry, STOLLE Defense provides strategic consulting and operational support to domestic and international companies targeting the German and European markets. The services include the delivery of product presentations and training for customers and partners, participation in and exhibition at trade shows, product development, and sales support.
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