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Close at hand

Close at hand

Gepostet von | 23 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

Comment 50 years ago now, a journey began that not only influenced the course of our German Navy - and later the German Navy - but also strengthened the connection between active and former naval officers through a unique medium - our marineforum. Today, in 2024, we proudly look back on half a century of commitment, discussion and professional exchange. This anniversary not only marks a milestone for marineforum itself, but also for the German Maritime Institute as its publisher, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Access marineforum digital+ You are already...

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Annual Report 2023: The force continues to age and shrink

Annual Report 2023: The force continues to age and shrink

Gepostet von | 22 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

The 2023 Annual Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces identifies major deficits, particularly in the area of personnel. In contrast, a positive trend continues in the area of equipment. In her 175-page Annual Report 2023 on the state of the Bundeswehr, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Eva Högl, also draws a sobering conclusion: "The force is ageing and shrinking. Several units have large personnel vacancies. There is a lack of material, from large equipment to spare parts. The shortage has become even worse as a result of the transfer to Ukraine. The infrastructure is disastrous in many places". The armed forces are therefore "not yet fully operational, there is an enormous need for action," concludes Högl. Access marineforum digital+ You...

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Abeking & Rasmussen: Vital diversity

Abeking & Rasmussen: Vital diversity

Gepostet von | 19 Apr 2024 | , , , | 0

For a coffee at Abeking & Rasmussen: On the occasion of 50 years of marineforum, the focus was more on the present and the future. The traditional shipyard on the Weser - motto: The art of shipbuilding - is an advertising customer, readership and companion. All the columns and articles that dealt with mine countermeasures units in 500 issues were somehow also about Abeking & Rasmussen. And when the editorial team needed specialist support, every piece of research was handled here in Lemwerder. Time to visit our friends on the Weser again. A warm welcome from CEO Matthias Hellmann, born in 1970, former bank manager and strategy consultant. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Now...

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US Navy expands European presence

US Navy expands European presence

Gepostet von | 18 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

Another American guided missile destroyer is stationed in Rota, Spain. This further increases the importance of the location. The US Navy is increasing its permanent stationing presence in Europe from the current four to six Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. Washington and Madrid already agreed in summer 2022 on the basic reinforcement of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces - Europe (FDNF-E) stationed in Rota, Spain, since 2014. The formal initialling of the extended deployment agreement took place in May 2023. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? You do not yet have a...

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We are not playing the cards right

We are not playing the cards right

Gepostet von | 17 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

"Personnel shortage in the Bundeswehr!", "Things are looking bleak!" That's what you read everywhere. A reason to visit the head of the Wilhelmshaven career centre. Frigate Captain Christian Clausing can be found at Rheinstraße 47, an old naval address in Wilhelmshaven. Wide corridors, typical Bundeswehr notice boards, well-known navy pictures and a friendly atmosphere. The interviewer is also in a good mood, although terms such as a shortage of applicants and a shortage of skilled labour should actually make you expect a serious face. But Clausing has long been familiar with the field, having been a personnel officer in Operational Flotilla 2 before his time as Commander of Karlsruhe, and he thinks of solutions and speaks plainly. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user?...

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