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Hubs of global maritime trade

Hubs of global maritime trade

Gepostet von | 27 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

Straits connect oceans with each other. These maritime choke points are interfaces between international trade and security policy - and therefore have geostrategic significance. Maritime choke points - or straits and strategic waterways - form central hubs in the global maritime transport network. They act as essential transit routes for international trade and as strategic control points in the geopolitical order. Around two thirds of maritime trade is transported via these strategically important waterways, making them essential to the functioning of the global economy. The blockade of the Suez Canal and the heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the vulnerability of these maritime corridors and the far-reaching...

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Once in a lifetime

Once in a lifetime

Gepostet von | 23 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

Interview by Alexander Gottschalk After seven and a half months at sea and circumnavigating the globe, the German Navy's Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 is over. Time for a chat with the two commanders of Task Group 500.01, Flotilla Admirals Axel Schulz and Helge Risch. Flotilla Admiral Schulz, what expectations did you have as Commander Task Group on 7 May? For me personally, this year's Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD 24) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm sure most of the soldiers who took part feel the same way. Travelling around the world is always something very special. What's more, the two units were the first non-training ships to be deployed...

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Is light the solution?

Is light the solution?

Gepostet von | 22 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

Whether in Ukraine or the Red Sea, drones pose a real threat today. In the medium term, laser weapon systems could play an important role in defence against these autonomous small aircraft. When analysing the war in Ukraine and future scenarios, the question currently arises as to how effective lethal defence against unmanned systems and small targets can be achieved. Obviously, guided missiles will not be the first choice for defence against drones in the future due to their high price, and the hit probabilities of artillery systems are low for small targets with access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username...

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Extension of the term of service of Burke & Co.

Extension of the term of service of Burke & Co.

Gepostet von | 20 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

At the end of October, the US Navy announced that it would be extending the service life of twelve of the oldest Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. They belong to the first generation of this ship class, the Flight I, and were commissioned between 1992 and 1997. The ships were originally designed for a service life of 35 years. The decision in favour of the service life extension is based on a comprehensive assessment of the condition of each individual ship, including combat capability and 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?...

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Promoting national expertise

Promoting national expertise

Gepostet von | 16 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

Once again, naval shipbuilding has been declared a key national technology. However, this decision also creates obligations. With the National Security and Defence Industry Strategy (SVI Strategy) adopted by the Federal Cabinet on 4 December 2024, the concept of national key technologies, which has been known since the first government paper of this kind in 2015, has been confirmed once again. This is good news, as Germany is doing what other European countries - such as France and Sweden - have already implemented before us: In the area of security and defence-related skills in our domestic industry, we are defining areas that we can access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Now...

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