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Old wine in new bottles: faster procurement?

Old wine in new bottles: faster procurement?

Gepostet von | 6 Oct 2022 | , , , , , | 1

In May 2022, it became known that the Ministry of Defence was working on a draft law to accelerate procurement measures of the German Armed Forces - "in short" the Bundeswehr Procurement Acceleration Act (BwBBG) - and, as the smooth name suggests, the law is intended to "apply facilitations under public procurement law to accelerate the awarding of public contracts", according to a formulation aid from the Federal Government. Observers of the scene quickly recognised that the demands formulated in the draft law essentially provide for the implementation of existing and long-known options - particularly with regard to the public procurement chamber and exemptions from the Competition Act. The Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry rightly asked why the "planned increased...

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If you ever ask me about it!

If you ever ask me about it!

Gepostet von | 5 Oct 2022 | , , , , | 3

A non-binding explanation to the frequently asked question as to why it is not possible to determine at the touch of a button which ship has been where and when in a limited sea area such as the Baltic Sea - i.e. to carry out area-wide monitoring? Let's start with something fundamental: the Baltic Sea is not China! And under normal circumstances, there is no need to monitor everything, permanently and seamlessly! The sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas supply pipelines has also broken an unwritten "customary law", namely that supply lines may be threatened or influenced in an unspoken manner, but not actually attacked and destroyed. So who is responsible for what? For...

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The world's leading maritime trade fair SMM is back

The world's leading maritime trade fair SMM is back

Gepostet von | 5 Oct 2022 | , , , | 0

Innovations for climate protection and increased efficiency took centre stage at this year's SMM. Nevertheless, the industry is facing difficult times. After a four-year break (not only) due to the coronavirus pandemic, the global shipbuilding industry met in Hamburg at the beginning of September for its 30th world-leading trade fair for the maritime industry. The SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair) was held under the motto "Driving the Maritime Transition". The focus was therefore on the maritime energy transition, digital transformation and climate change. Among the 2,000 exhibitors from 100 countries, around 800 companies from Germany alone were represented. The patron of the trade fair was Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who in his per...

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Netherlands: Walrus successor - request for proposals expected from mid-November

Netherlands: Walrus successor - request for proposals expected from mid-November

Gepostet von | 5 Oct 2022 | , , , | 0

Available on the website of the Dutch Ministry of Defence since 30 September 2022: the request for quotation will be sent to the three competing shipyards in mid-November 2022. The Hague expects Damen, Naval Group and tkMS to submit a proposal by summer 2023 for four submarines - considerations to reduce the number of units were rejected. In a letter to the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, State Secretary Christophe van der Maat explains the procedure. It will take some time before the evaluation is finalised. "The submarine is one of our most important strategic weapon systems. ... This is an important project and involves a lot of money....

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Navy establishes new "Centre for Naval Tactics"

Navy establishes new "Centre for Naval Tactics"

Gepostet von | 4 Oct 2022 | , , , | 0

As of today, the "Naval Tactical Centre" is part of the Naval Operations School in Bremerhaven Today, on 4 October 2022, the "Naval Tactical Centre" was newly established in Bremerhaven in the presence of Rear Admiral Christoph Müller-Meinhard, Commander Support and Head of the Operational Support Department at Naval Command, and the Commander of the Naval Operations School, Captain Jens Grimm. This took place as part of a ceremonial roll call on the premises of the naval tactics centre. Its head, Captain Thomas Hacken, emphasised that the establishment of the "Naval Tactical Centre" will bundle the capabilities for operational training and tactical development for the future. This means that the German Navy is now on a par with...

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