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Unusual SAR mission in the Mediterranean

Unusual SAR mission in the Mediterranean

Posted by | 5 Jun 2021 | , , | 0

The crew of the RFA Fort Victoria proved to be a lifesaver for a turtle this evening (5 June). The animal had become entangled in a bundle of empty plastic bottles and the remains of a net and was in danger of dying. Without further ado, the commander decided to deploy the speedboat. The three Royal Navy sailors were visibly delighted with the successful operation, which enabled them to help an endangered animal. The Fort Victoria is currently in the Mediterranean as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group. Over the next few months, she will continue her journey through the Indian Ocean towards...

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Keel laying for the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">The Helder</span>

Keel laying for the The Helder

Posted by | 2 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

The beleaguered Dutch navy can hope for the arrival of another ship. At the Damen Shipyards shipyard in Romania, the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Rob Kramer, and the Director of the Defence Material Organisation (DMO), Vice Admiral Arie Jan de Waard, worked together on a part of the future Den Helder to mark the keel laying ceremony. They used welding torches to attach a historic coin from 1822, the year in which the naval arsenal in Den Helder was transferred to the Dutch Navy. Judging by the expressions on the faces of those involved, the operation was crowned with success. The first steel cut has already been...

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Four years in the theatre of operations - the British landing ship Cardigan Bay returns

Four years in the theatre of operations - the British landing ship Cardigan Bay returns

Posted by | 2 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

After four years, the British landing ship Cardigan Bay returns home. The ship and crew were stationed in Bahrain as part of a forward deployment together with four minesweepers. During her time in the Persian Gulf, Cardigan Bay, which belonged to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), served as a command and supply ship and also took part in various manoeuvres during this time. This was most recently the case during Artemis Trident, a joint exercise with French and American units that takes place every two years. In addition to the main focus on mine hunting, this year's exercise also included self-defence against attacks from the US...

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AKK visits USS Charleston

AKK visits USS Charleston

Posted by | 31 May 2021 | , , , | 0

Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer visited the US island of Guam last weekend. At the Apra Harbor naval base, she was given a tour of the USS Charleston, a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) of the US Navy. She also took the opportunity to talk to soldiers. Kramp-Karrenbauer is currently on a trip to Asia, which has already taken her to South Korea. While this could be one of the last major business trips for the minister, it was a premiere for the Airbus A 350, which has been available to the air force since January: the first long-haul delegation flight. Guam is an important outpost for the...

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RAM for Egypt

RAM for Egypt

Posted by | 29 May 2021 | , , , | 0

The Egyptian Navy will receive up to 168 RIM-116s in the Block 2 variant from Raytheon. The US Department of Defence has now approved a sale under the Foreign Military Sales programme. The contract includes the delivery of Guided Missile Round Packs (GMRPs) and is worth around 113 million dollars. A good quarter of the work will be carried out by RAM-System GmbH in Ottobrunn. The GMRPs are used to transport, store and launch up to eleven of the missiles. RAM offers seeing units a means of self-defence against approaching missiles. The modern FKs have a length of 2.79 metres and carry a good...

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