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More flexibility in assistance

More flexibility in assistance

Gepostet von | 10 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The US Navy is introducing a new class of hospital ship. The new units are smaller, faster and more manoeuvrable than the previous US hospital ships. In December 2023, the US Navy awarded Austal the contract for the construction of three hospital ships of the new Bethesda class. The new ships are also known as Expeditionary Medical Ships (EMS). These are the first new hospital ships since the introduction of the two Mercy-class units in the mid-1980s. The Bethesda class will complement the much larger USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort ships for the time being, but will eventually replace them. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now...

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Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

Gepostet von | 2 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

The threat posed by a growing number of submarines is increasing worldwide. This has prompted European and American manufacturers to develop a new generation of heavyweight torpedoes. The Black Shark Advanced (BSA) is the latest generation of heavyweight torpedoes from the Italian manufacturer Leonardo. It is in service with the Chilean, Portuguese, Malaysian and an unnamed Southeast Asian navy, which, according to media reports, is the Republic of Singapore. It has also recently been deployed by the Indonesian navy. Their three boats of the modified Jang Bogo class of type 209 were supplied by the South Korean company DSME. The BSA is also being used for the procurement programme of the...

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Thales system test centre for F 126

Thales system test centre for F 126

Gepostet von | 27 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

In what it describes as a significant step for maritime defence, the French technology group Thales, the German Navy and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have celebrated the opening of the expanded Thales system test centre in Hengelo, the Netherlands. This facility marks a decisive step forward in the ongoing F 126 project. 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 to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment...

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Kiel Week: Inspector Navy honoured with "Order of the French Legion of Honour"

Kiel Week: Inspector Navy honoured with "Order of the French Legion of Honour"

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack receives France's highest honour, the "Officier de la Légion d'Honneur" Yesterday evening on the sail training ship "Gortch Fock": the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, awarded his German comrade the impressive decoration. The decision as to who is awarded the Legion of Honour is made by the current French President. Manuel Macron is the current Grand Master (Grand Maître) of the Legion of Honour. Kaack's achievements in the German Navy and as Inspector of the German Navy and his commitment to Franco-German cooperation were honoured. The highest-ranking decoration in France was awarded on 19 May 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte, then still First...

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Armaments power on the Bosporus

Armaments power on the Bosporus

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

For some years now, Turkey has been focussing on developing its own weapons systems. This also supports the defence industry's export successes. Turkey is systematically expanding its global presence with the help of a flourishing defence industry. With over 250 embassies and consulates, the country is even ahead of Germany, which only has 226 missions abroad. Only the USA, China and France have more. This global network supports Turkey's military, economic and cultural presence on all continents, but particularly in Africa. There alone, Turkey is represented in 46 of the 54 states, having declared the continent a strategic partner. In February...

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