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The billion-euro loss

The billion-euro loss

Gepostet von | 3 Jun 2021 | , , | 0

The Bonhomme Richard was not the first US Navy ship to fall victim to the flames. Has the navy learnt anything from the incident? The amphibious warship USS Bonhomme Richard was formally decommissioned in April. In a four-day fire in July 2020, the 22-year-old ship was so badly damaged that it was not worth repairing, the US Navy determined back in the autumn. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. The original suspicion that the fire was started deliberately by a crew member has so far been neither confirmed nor ruled out. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Now...

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Submarines International: Strong together

Submarines International: Strong together

Gepostet von | 3 Jun 2021 | , , , , | 0

A successful German-Italian partnership began with the construction of the submarine class 212A. Portugal is now also benefiting from the advantages of the trinational partnership. 25 years ago, on 22 April 1996, Germany and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mark the beginning of a far-reaching partnership in the field of submarines. The aim was not only to build the pioneering U 212A class submarines as successors to the German 206 class and the Italian Sauro class. Even at this time, the joint vision extended far into the future. Following the procurement phase, the MoU was extended on 2 September 2002 by a supplement...

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Between hubris and lack of planning

Between hubris and lack of planning

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

Even before the start of the Second World War, Germany began building aircraft carriers. However, the design was oversized and the operational concept was not fully developed. France recently announced initial data on the configuration of its new aircraft carrier. Politicians and the military are completely convinced that billions should be invested in such an armaments project. "All the major naval powers are renewing or acquiring this capability," says the Ministry of Defence in Paris. It refers to forecasts that the global number of aircraft carriers will increase from 28 today to 36 in the 2040s. France has built four aircraft carriers to date. This is how enthusiastic the French are about their relationship with this...

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Helicopter recovered from record depth

Helicopter recovered from record depth

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

On 18 March, US Navy recovery forces succeeded in lifting a downed MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from a depth of 5869 metres. This is a new depth record for the recovery of an aircraft. The helicopter, which belonged to the US 7th Fleet, crashed in the waters off Okinawa in January 2020 and the crew of three managed to save themselves before the aircraft sank. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access...

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New US Navy timetable

New US Navy timetable

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

The new US government is in the process of defining its own priorities in planning for the navy. Priorities have already been set. The new fleet structure planning for the US Navy presented towards the end of the Trump presidency has been shelved for the time being. The Biden administration will now conduct its own analysis of the optimal size and organisation of the US naval forces. This was stated by the Secretary of Defence (still nominated at the time), retired Army General Lloyd Austin, on 19 January during his confirmation hearing before the Senate. However, this does not mean that the armed forces can or should remain idle in the meantime. Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Michael Gilday consequently stated on 11 January...

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