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Trip to the Black Sea

Trip to the Black Sea

Gepostet von | 11 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

The British destroyer Defender has ended its participation in the NATO operation Sea Guardian and, together with the Dutch frigate Evertsen, has called at Istanbul for a short port call. Both ships are part of the UK Carrier Strike Group 21 around the Queen Elizabeth. The Defender will now head for the Black Sea for a detour. Over the past few weeks, the Type 45 destroyer has been involved with Sea Guardian to provide situational awareness in the Mediterranean and to check for suspicious vessels carrying weapons or other supplies destined for terrorist organisations. "After more than twelve months of preparations and the additional...

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Modern training helicopters for the Navy

Modern training helicopters for the Navy

Gepostet von | 10 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

Leonardo handed over the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy today at the company's premises in Philadelphia. The ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Kenneth Whitesell, Commander Naval Air Forces and Commander Naval Air Force US Pacific Fleet, among others. The Navy plans to procure a total of 130 of these light helicopters by 2024. An initial contract for the delivery of 32 aircraft worth 177 million dollars was signed in January 2020. This also includes spare parts, necessary equipment and a range of support services. An option for a further 36 helicopters for 171 million dollars...

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From pride to demarcation - what a uniform is all about...

From pride to demarcation - what a uniform is all about...

Gepostet von | 10 Jun 2021 | , , | 8

The clothing worn by soldiers or police officers is the embodiment of state power. It represents the monopoly on the use of force, combatant status and the right of enforcement. The uniform documents the actions of the actors, whether customs or coast guard. It needs to be recognisable so that the projected authority is also accepted. The intended effect is similar for civilian variants - I'm thinking of the railways - without national colours, which has also led to humorous confusion. Speaking of which, when this is brought about maliciously, it's called a Köpenickiade. And that brings us to the - careful contradiction! - uniformed individual. The uniformed individual is characterised by rank insignia and all sorts of other things...

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The Prince was struck by lightning

The Prince was struck by lightning

Gepostet von | 9 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

For the first time, an F-35B Lightning II has landed on the UK's newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. The weather off the south coast of England co-operated and was calm as the jet approached and the ship set a suitable course. "It was a real honour to be the first pilot to land the F-35B on the Prince of Wales," said the pilot and Commodore of 207 Squadron from Marham afterwards. Shortly afterwards, the F-35 took off again via the carrier's ski-jump, this time with another pilot from the squadron....

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