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Nierstein - Symbolic crossing of the Rhine on the anniversary of the invasion of Germany

Nierstein - Symbolic crossing of the Rhine on the anniversary of the invasion of Germany

Gepostet von | 24 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Eight decades after Allied soldiers crossed Germany's last bulwark - the Rhine - under fire to break through the German defences, US soldiers once again gathered on the banks of the river to commemorate the historic crossings together with active duty, veterans and German soldiers. 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 to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription...

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Dutch Navy seeks reinforcement in a PPP

Dutch Navy seeks reinforcement in a PPP

Gepostet von | 24 Apr 2025 | , , , | 0

The Dutch government has signed a contract with Fugro N.V. and Damen Shipyards for the chartering of a modern patrol vessel with a civilian crew. The new Damen Fast Crew Supplier 5009 (FCS) "state ship" is due to enter service in the second quarter of 2025 and will improve situational awareness in the Netherlands' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Ministry of Defence is expecting a high-profile deployment for the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. The image provided with the press releases from the Ministry of Defence, Fugro and Damen suggests that the loaned vessel could be the DSS "Galatea". Background and mission In view of growing geopolitical tensions...

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Helpers in an emergency

Helpers in an emergency

Gepostet von | 22 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

In recent decades, Western navies have had little experience in treating casualties in combat. Land-based operations by the US armed forces therefore form the basis for today's on-board medical concepts. When preparations were made for major combat during the Cold War, combat operations were expected to last a few days and the expected survival rates were viewed with a certain degree of fatalism. In the last 30 years, circumstances have changed fundamentally. Where previously a quick nuclear exchange of blows was expected, today conventional operations of longer duration are expected, as well as hybrid scenarios with a large number of casualties. At the same time...

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USA confirms SM-2 spare parts production for allies

USA confirms SM-2 spare parts production for allies

Gepostet von | 18 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Raytheon has specified an existing contract for the supply of spare parts for the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) missile to US allies under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme worth USD 141 million and announced the production schedule in a press release. According to the US Department of Defence, the fixed-price modification supports the procurement of spare parts for five governments. Japan accounts for the largest share with 57 %, followed by Australia (19 %), the Netherlands (13 %), Spain (6 %) and Germany (5 %). The work is being carried out at two locations in the USA, in East Camden/Arkansas at 72% and in...

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Aircraft carrier USS "Nimitz": Last deployment before retirement

Aircraft carrier USS "Nimitz": Last deployment before retirement

Gepostet von | 17 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group left its home port of Bremerton in Washington State (WA) in March for a planned deployment in the western Pacific. This will likely be the last deployment for the Nimitz, the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, before it retires this year after 50 years of service. The "Nimitz" battle group (CVN 68) consists of a carrier air wing (CVW-17) and a destroyer squadron (DESRON-9). The carrier group's mission is - as always - focused on protecting the security, freedom and prosperity of the United States, its allies and partners and demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the U.S. Navy...

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