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Finland: more landing craft of the Jurmo class

Finland: more landing craft of the Jurmo class

Gepostet von | 13 Jul 2023 | , , | 0

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has authorised his country's defence forces to order 17 new "Jurmo" class landing craft, including the necessary spare parts. According to a press release issued by the Finnish Ministry of Defence at the end of June 2023, the contract worth a total of 25.5 million euros was awarded to Marine AluTech Oy AB. With the new "Jurmos", the naval infantry should be able to maintain its operational capability until the end of the 2030s. The "Jurmo" class boats are primarily used to transport coastal infantry troops. In 2019, a refit began for the existing fleet of 36 units, whose procurement dates back to the years 2000 to 2004. The basic data: at...

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Fleet service boats class 424

Fleet service boats class 424

Gepostet von | 11 Jul 2023 | , , , , | 1

The ten armaments projects approved by the Budget and Defence Committee of the German Bundestag on 6 July include three fleet service boats, including a training and reference facility. On 10 July 2023, the amendment contract was then signed between the President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), Annette Lehnigk-Emden, and Tim Wagner, CEO of the NVL Group, which is acting as the contractor. Planning history Back in June 2021, the contract for the procurement of three Class 424 fleet service boats with a reconnaissance training and reference system was signed between the BAAINBw and NVL B.V. & Co. KG, at that time still...

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WTD 71 receives new blood

WTD 71 receives new blood

Gepostet von | 4 Jul 2023 | , , | 0

The renewal of the fleet of the Navy's defence technology unit, WTD 71, is progressing. On Friday, 30 June 2023, the first of two newbuildings was christened "Kalkgrund" by the Mayor of Eckernförde, Iris Ploog, in Berne an der Weser. The ceremony, accompanied by the Wilhelmshaven Naval Music Corps, took place in the presence of Dr Uwe Kretschmer, Head of Maritime Research and representative of the Director of WTD 71, and the managing partner of the shipyard, Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG, Harald Fassmer, took place. Two for three "Kalkgrund" and her sister ship will be multi-purpose boats of class 745 "Breitgrund" (Y866) and "Mittelgrund"...

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Marines at Kiel Week - a photo gallery

Marines at Kiel Week - a photo gallery

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

Michael Nitz - an internationally recognised and renowned German marine photographer - accompanied the national units and foreign guest ships during Kiel Week. From a selection of thousands of photos, he has kindly provided marineforum with an extremely interesting and high-quality photo series. Michael Nitz is the owner of Naval Press Service based in northern Germany and can be contacted at naval-press-service.com. Kieler Woche: A 52 - Fleet service boat "Oker" of the Oste class. Photo: Michael NitzKieler Woche: A 52 - fleet service boat "Oste" of the Oste class. Photo: Michael Nitz deu-elbe-erfurt-kw23-(nitz23)Kieler Woche: Corvette "Erfurt" passes the tender "Elbe". Photo: Michael Nitz Kieler Woche: Corvette "Erfurt"...

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Norway: Six instead of four submarines?

Norway: Six instead of four submarines?

Gepostet von | 19 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

In November 2022, the government asked the Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Armed Forces, General Eirik Kristoffersen, for his recommendation on how national and alliance defence should be organised and equipped in the future. The 68-page paper was submitted in May and published at the beginning of June. It contains extensive proposals such as increasing the size of the armed forces and improving their structures, but above all strengthening maritime capabilities and air defence. Operational readiness in all areas should be significantly increased - so significantly, access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Weiterlesen

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