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China: Aircraft carrier no. 3 "launched"

China: Aircraft carrier no. 3 "launched"

Gepostet von | 18 Jun 2022 | , , , | 1

The launch, which was expected a fortnight ago, has now taken place (Marineforum online reported). On Friday, China launched its third and most modern aircraft carrier in the dry dock of the Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai. The ship was christened "Fujian", a south-eastern coastal province, hull number 18. The ceremony was broadcast by the state television station, Chinese online media show photos, e.g. Chinese state television CCTV: https://english.cctv.com/2022/06/17/ARTIR1qeaHHEQxrfJat7yekH220617.shtml?spm=C69523.PDoRdCIUTBov.EiFD0kE9SqhK.26 South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3182032/china-launches-fujian-pla-navys-3rd-aircraft-carrier) or even as a video - albeit with a Spanish audio track: Details unclear A veil of silence still lies over technical details. Western military analysts attribute a displacement of around 100,000 tonnes to the "Fujian". The...

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BALTOPS manoeuvre successfully completed

BALTOPS manoeuvre successfully completed

Gepostet von | 17 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

As announced, a final press conference was held today at the end of the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) manoeuvre. Representatives of the inviting US NAVY were the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Admiral Michael Gilday and Vice Admiral Eugene Black, Commander of the US 6th Fleet. Together with their host, Vice Admiral Frank Lensky, Commander of the Fleet, they were available to answer questions and make statements to members of the press. Admiral Gilday was pleased about the renewed hospitality in Kiel and emphasised that the alliance had successfully carried out exercises with the motto "one for all, all for one". He also welcomed the...

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Strengthen fighting power

Strengthen fighting power

Gepostet von | 17 Jun 2022 | , , , | 0

With a new basic document, the inspector is once again focusing on national and alliance defence. Personnel and training are of particular importance. With effect from 25 April, the Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack, has issued the basic document "Intention 2022" for the further development of the naval forces. He wants to refocus the navy on national and alliance defence, increase its operational capability, strengthen its combat strength and thus make the armed forces fit for the future. "Only if we - together with our alliance partners - are better than potential opponents can we credibly deter them. This is the only way to ensure the outcome of a possible...

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Shipspotting in the fjord

Shipspotting in the fjord

Gepostet von | 17 Jun 2022 | , , | 0

Michael Nitz sent us some very special photos. The Royal Netherlands Navy Landing Platform Dock HNLMS Rotterdam (L 800) in the Kiel Fjord in May: with the Kielllinie (ex Hindenburgufer) in the background including the embarked Sea King helicopter component of the German Navy. During the visit by a Sea Lion. Many thanks to naval Press Service HNLMS_Rotterdam_05_2022_(6) web_HNLMS_Rotterdam_05_2022_(29)-1...

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The "Lübeck" is back home

The "Lübeck" is back home

Gepostet von | 16 Jun 2022 | , , , | 1

Emotions on arrival The Lübeck returned to her home port of Wilhelmshaven today. To the sounds of the Wilhelmshaven Music Corps, the frigate moored for the last time after a deployment. The day before, the old but very good-looking ship had been greeted in home waters by her "successors" "Sachsen-Anhalt" and "Nordrhein-Westfalen" and accompanied on her last journey along the Jade. On board were the commander of Operational Flotilla 2, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, and the commander of operational forces from the naval command, Rear Admiral Jürgen zur Mühlen. The latter was also one of seven former commanders that frigate captain Röckel, the last commander of the "Lübeck", had on board...

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