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Russia: Frigate shoots down Ukrainian drone

Russia: Frigate shoots down Ukrainian drone

Gepostet von | 13 Apr 2022 | , , | 0

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced yesterday (12 April 2022) that the Grigorovich-class frigate "Admiral Essen" (Project 11356) had shot down a Ukrainian "Bayraktar" drone with its "Shtil" anti-aircraft missiles off the west coast of the island of Crimea. The navalised SA-N-7C/Gollum belongs to the Russian armed forces' family of medium-range Buk air defence missiles. It is mounted in 12-bay vertical silos on the newer units of the Russian Navy. Black Sea Fleet frigates The four Grigorovich frigates built to date (six were planned) were built and equipped at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad (Königsberg) in the Russian exclave between Lithuania and Poland from 2010 to 2018. The construction of the frigates had...

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Kidnapping and blackmail

Kidnapping and blackmail

Gepostet von | 13 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

The IMB's latest piracy report shows the effectiveness of targeted maritime surveillance. Nevertheless, some sea areas are still not spared from attacks. The statistics on global piracy from the International Maritime Bureau in London have been published since 1990. It is the most reliable barometer of current developments, even if it does not cover all cases. In 2021, 132 incidents were reported to the IMB. By comparison, there were 195 in 2020 and a few fewer in 2019 (162). This shows encouraging developments from a global perspective. Comparative value: In the years 2009 to 2011, well over 200 incidents were recorded in the waters of the Horn of Africa alone. Access...

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Review: Cold response ended

Review: Cold response ended

Gepostet von | 13 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) completed their participation in the Norwegian-led multinational exercise Cold Response 22 on 1 April. The exercise involved over 30,000 soldiers, 50 surface and underwater vehicles and 200 aircraft from 27 countries. The exercise demonstrated the flexibility, capabilities and operational readiness in the challenging Arctic environment of Northern Norway. The SNMG1, led by Commodore A. van de Sande of the Royal Netherlands Navy, consists of the flagship frigate "De Zeven Provincien", the German task force provider "Berlin", the German...

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Wilhelmshaven: The oldest traditional sailing regatta on the North Sea celebrates its anniversary

Wilhelmshaven: The oldest traditional sailing regatta on the North Sea celebrates its anniversary

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Billowing sails. Fresh sea air. Impressive traditional ships. The Wilhelmshaven Sailing CUP is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the oldest traditional sailing regatta on the North Sea and promises a maritime atmosphere at Bontekai once again this year. In addition to the guaranteed unforgettable competition on the Jade on Saturday, there will also be maritime flair on land. The supporting programme with live music, harbour tours and a quayside market will provide varied entertainment from Friday to Monday. The event from 30 September to 3 October 2022 is the maritime highlight of the year in the port city. The centrepiece of the festival weekend is the regatta of traditional sailing ships. The ships will set sail on Saturday 1 October,...

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Harpoon for Ukraine?

Harpoon for Ukraine?

Gepostet von | 13 Apr 2022 | , , , | 4

With the visit of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Kiev on 9 March 2022, it became known that the United Kingdom's future arms deliveries will also include sea-based missiles. Since then, the Harpoon ship-to-ship missile system has been discussed in the media as an option. The press release from 10 Downing Street published on 9 April speaks more neutrally of a "new 'anti-ship' missile system". A reason for marineforum to look at the plausible possibilities. Considerations The premise in a variant check is, firstly, that it should be a British weapon system in order to avoid possible reservations on the part of the country of manufacture. In the case of Harpoon, this aspect could presumably be avoided due to the...

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