Category: Armed Forces

Submarines: harvest time for the navy

Submarines: harvest time for the navy

Posted by | 14 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

In recent years, the German submarines have actively contributed to improving submarine hunting procedures. The knowledge gained will also benefit the future frigates 126. Last year, the 1st submarine squadron deployed two submarines simultaneously on two different missions. In addition, a fleet service boat and the MAIN submarine support unit with a command staff were also deployed for just over 70 days. In both very different missions, our weapon systems were able to fully convince as individual operators, but above all in combination. The simultaneous integration of a submarine and a fleet service boat into a sensor reconnaissance network for the first time in 2020 and 2021...

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The responsibility of our navy

The responsibility of our navy

Posted by | 9 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has taught us three things in no uncertain terms. Firstly, we are in the middle of a global clash of systems: Democracy, the rule of law and individual liberties are pitted against autocracy and dictatorship with censorship, surveillance and repression. Our social model and our fundamental values pose a direct threat to autocrats and dictators. We are therefore on the way to a quasi-bipolar world order of two camps with China and Russia on one side and the Western community of values on the other. Secondly, Europe is currently not in a position to prevent military aggression on its own soil.

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Billions more for the navy

Billions more for the navy

Posted by | 3 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

What the naval and naval air forces will receive from the special fund The agreement reached between the coalition government and the CDU/CSU on 29 May on the 100 billion euro special fund for the Bundeswehr outlines the expected procurement package. The proposed "Bundeswehr Special Fund" is intended to ensure that the armed forces are equipped with the necessary material to fulfil their defence mission. The "Bundeswehr Special Fund" is managed in Section (Epl.) 60. The economic plan has now been published. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? You still have...

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A new future for the sea battalion?

A new future for the sea battalion?

Posted by | 16 May 2022 | , , , | 0

The close cooperation between the German naval battalion and the Dutch Mariniers Corps requires extensive adjustments. This affects all areas, from training to equipment. Qua patet orbis (Latin: as far as the world extends) is the motto of the Dutch Corps Mariniers, which was established on 10 December 1665. This traditional branch of the Royal Netherlands Navy is the spearhead of the country's crisis response forces and claims to be able to be deployed anywhere and under any circumstances. There has been plenty of evidence of this since the Corps Mariniers was founded. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Now...

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Train the right thing at the right time

Train the right thing at the right time

Posted by | 13 May 2022 | , , , | 0

On 24 February, Russian forces began their invasion of Ukraine - this act, which violated international law, marked a turning point in German foreign and security policy in recent years. In this context, the Federal Chancellor also spoke of a turning point. What are the military implications of this, what does it mean for the Bundeswehr and - specifically - for training at the Naval Operations School? 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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