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Persian Gulf - Warning on the maritime situation

The German Navy's naval command in Hamburg has issued a situation assessment and warnings The situation in the Persian Gulf remains tense. Israel and the USA are engaging targets in Iran with stand-off weapons. As of 12 March 2026, the littoral states have only defended themselves, after having previously...

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Change of command at the Wilhelmshaven naval base

Wilhelmshaven naval base - new commander

At the Wilhelmshaven naval base, Flotilla Admiral Sven Beck handed over command from Frigate Captain Rolf Hoppe to Frigate Captain Sebastian Uhle....
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Photo: Wreckage of a US B-17 bomber, Rheinmetall / Amprion
News

Rheinmetall investigates B-17 aircraft wreckage in the North Sea

On behalf of Amprion, Rheinmetall is investigating the wreckage of a B-17 bomber from the Second World War near the DolWin4 offshore platform in the North Sea....
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A 2.5 tonne fast thing: Kraken Scout, photo: HSC
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USV Scout - 1000 unmanned guards...

USV Scout presented in Hamburg harbour: Rheinmetall wants to build autonomous surface drones in series in Hamburg. This could monitor coasts and sea areas in future - with up to 1,000 units per year....
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Photo: Chinese newbuilding frigate „Luohe“, China Military
Magazine

China's Louhe frigates - test platforms or new standard class

China's Louhe frigates: The units could be test platforms for new sensor and weapons systems - or the PLA Navy's next standard class....
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German security policy, a commentary by Holger Schlüter. Photo: HCS
Magazine

German security policy - Happy old year

German security policy: Russia's war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks in the Baltic Sea and the need for reform in Germany characterise the security policy situation. A look at the navy, deterrence and political decisions....
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Patrol boat "Pluvier" (OPV 54) of the German Navy. Photo: Michael Nitz
News

Patrol boat PLUVIER visits Hamburg after all

Patrol boat PLUVIER - After being cancelled at short notice in January 2026, the French patrol boat FS PLUVIER will now enter the port of Hamburg on 12 March 2026 and moor at the Überseebrücke at around 10:30 a.m. ....
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Photo: UniBw Munich / Krafczyk
News

University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich cooperates with IABG

As the Bundeswehr University Munich announced in a press release, it will be co-operating with the Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH (IABG). The reason for this is that the war in the Middle East shows how unstable the global security situation is and how much Germany and Europe are also affected...

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Photo: TKMS Kiel
News

Canadian submarine programme: TKMS cooperates with CAE

Canadian submarine programme: TKMS cooperates with CAE for training and simulation...
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News

digital+ contribution French nuclear deterrent - „dissuasion avancée“

French nuclear deterrence: With the „dissuasion avancée“, President Macron presents a concept that involves European partners more closely in French deterrence, both politically and militarily....
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