Category: Armed Forces

From customers and soldiers

From customers and soldiers

Posted by | 15 Nov 2023 | , , , | 0

And what about us existing customers?" I have often heard this or something similar when it comes to new ideas for making service in the armed forces more attractive and attracting additional applicants. People also like to talk about human resources. To be clear: we are neither a resource nor a customer! We are soldiers and, in extreme cases, we risk our lives "... to serve the Federal Republic of Germany faithfully and to defend the right and freedom of the German people valiantly, ...". Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also...

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Up the drive and hard on the rudder ...

Up the drive and hard on the rudder ...

Posted by | 10 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

High-ranking representatives from the navy and industry attended this year's anniversary event of the naval workshop in the northern German province. One thing became clear: procurement is a priority - at least in the near future. ... was the motto of the 25th Naval Workshop of the German Society for Defence Technology in Linstow. Even if this title seemed rather daring from the point of view of practical seamanship, it was a special event in many respects. Both the workshop itself and the 175th anniversary of the German Navy were reasons for good humour in advance. In particular, the record number of 625 visitors and the 60 exhibitors from the defence industry were clearly a reason to...

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Achilles heel: personnel

Achilles heel: personnel

Posted by | 7 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

Over the next few years, many modern ships will be arriving at Flotilla 2. But personnel is the strategic challenge for operational readiness. The commander of Operational Flotilla 2 has the task of providing ships that are capable of assertiveness and perseverance for combat on the high seas in order to provide the naval inspector with maritime capabilities and options for action for the defence of the Federal Republic of Germany and its allies - worldwide, multidimensional and capable of leadership. In order to meet this requirement, especially in the context of refocusing on national and alliance defence, not only well-equipped warships are needed, but above all fully trained, capable and trained in the field.

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IT for the future of the navy

IT for the future of the navy

Posted by | 25 Oct 2023 | , , , , | 0

The German Mission Network aims to maintain the Navy's command and control capability. Harmonisation and standardisation should significantly expand capabilities. Digitalisation optimises the assertiveness of the armed forces and increases the operational capability of the Bundeswehr as a whole. For the armed forces, digitalisation is a key element for information, command and effectiveness superiority. But also to improve their own protection and their ability to assert themselves and respond. 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 to subscribe to marineforum digital+: Access to all articles...

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Sweden's refocus on national defence

Sweden's refocus on national defence

Posted by | 19 Oct 2023 | , , , , | 0

Many nations are taking part in the Swedish exercise Aurora 2023. Deu Marfor is taking over the command of NATO maritime units. Totalförsvar was the motto of the Swedish exercise Aurora 23 and means nothing less than total defence. Sweden gave expression to this term with the largest defence exercise on its own territory for 30 years, which took place from 24 April to 11 May. In total, more than 26,000 men and women took part. Totalförsvar is an integral part of the national defence plan, which sets out the cooperation between the military and civilian authorities and organisations in the event of a defence situation. After the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, the...

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