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Charity run for the flood victims

Charity run for the flood victims

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2021 | , | 0

In view of the great destruction caused by the floods and the needs of the people in the affected regions, the Bundeswehr and Reservists running team, with technical support from Fairever Events and Artiva, has organised a charity run from 30.07. to 01.08.2021 at short notice. Registrations are possible at
https://www.v-run.de/spendenlauf-fuer-die-hochwasseropfer.html
Information about the Bundeswehr and reservists running team can be found at
https://bundeswehrundreservisten.de/

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Engie Axima equips F 126 with air conditioning and ventilation technology

Engie Axima equips F 126 with air conditioning and ventilation technology

Gepostet von | 24 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

On 23 July, the Dutch shipyard Damen and Engie Axima Germany announced their cooperation in the construction of the Class 126 frigates (formerly MKS 180). Engie Axima, formerly Noske-Kaeser, will thus supply the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems as well as the protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards (CBRN) and the refrigeration systems of the future frigates. Engie Axima has a long list of references. Over 300 naval units worldwide use air conditioning and ventilation systems from the Hamburg-based company. CBRN protection from the former Noske-Kaeser is used on over 180 surface units worldwide. The innovative CBRNflex3600 protection system, which is installed in military and civilian ships, enables the filtering of up to...

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First flight of the Polish AW101

First flight of the Polish AW101

Gepostet von | 23 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

The latest helicopter destined for the Polish Navy took off from the ground for the first time a few days ago. Built by Leonardo in Yeovil, UK, the AW101 with the registration ZR285 is the first of a total of four aircraft that the Polish armed forces will receive. The maiden flight focussed on basic checks of the airframe and control systems. To this end, the flawless functioning of the engines was tested at various flight speeds. Next on the list are initial checks of the individual mission equipment. Poland decided in favour of the AW101 in April 2019 and placed a corresponding order. The equipment includes an autopilot with SAR mode,...

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Steamship Albatros - a memorial and its history

Steamship Albatros - a memorial and its history

Gepostet von | 23 Jul 2021 | , , | 2

In the course of her long life, she had many functions: Excursion steamer and cattle transporter, naval tender and refugee ship - the Albatros. Today one of the few attractions of the ageing Baltic resort of Damp, she was launched in 1912 by the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg for the "Vereinigte Flensburg-Ekensunder & Sonderburger Dampfschiffs-Gesellschaft" and travelled the Flensburg Fjord as a passenger steamer until 1969. After being decommissioned and transferred to Damp, a new role had to be found for the old lady. There were plans to convert her into a discotheque, but it was not until 1980 that the German Naval Association and its president at the time, Friedrich...

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US air defence for UK Carrier Strike Group

US air defence for UK Carrier Strike Group

Gepostet von | 19 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

During the UK Carrier Strike Group's operations in the Mediterranean, the American destroyer The Sullivans assumed the role of Air Defence Commander for the group. This has demonstrated the ability of both nations to work closely together in this important area. The USS The Sullivans is currently part of the Carrier Strike Group, one of eight ships on a 28-week voyage halfway around the world to the Indo-Pacific and Japan with the British aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth. A Dutch air defence frigate, the HNLMS Evertsen, has also joined the Strike Group. The Sullivans is currently...

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