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Minehunters in the Baltic Sea

Minehunters in the Baltic Sea

Gepostet von | 27 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

The Second World War ended more than 76 years ago. But to this day, more than 30,000 mines and other explosives lie at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. In issue 4-2021, marineforum reported on contaminated sites in the sea and Kiel Munition Clearance Week, which takes place in September. An almost nine-minute video by the Latvian Navy and NATO shows how (not only) the partners in the east deal with the remains of a forgotten, but only seemingly long-gone danger. Their motto: every controlled demolition makes the Baltic Sea a little safer. Text: mb; Photo;...

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Israel's navy receives two new corvettes in Kiel

Israel's navy receives two new corvettes in Kiel

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The Israeli Navy took delivery of two new corvettes today. The two units were christened Atzmaut and Nitzachon at Thyssenkrup Marine Systems in Kiel and then handed over to the customer. This marked the successful completion of the project to build a batch of four corvettes. Dr Alexander Orellano, Managing Director of TKMS, emphasised in his speech: "In the six years from the signing of the contract to today, we have jointly developed an outstanding ship. We have discussed a lot with each other, sometimes even argued. In the end, we, client and contractor, have built a better ship together than originally planned." Also present...

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Lockheed Martin receives order to build 70 VLS launchers

Lockheed Martin receives order to build 70 VLS launchers

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Lockheed Martin has received an order from the Pentagon for the delivery of a further 70 Mk 41 vertical take-off systems. The VLS modules are primarily intended for the American Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and the future Constellation-class frigates. The package has a total value of more than 231 million dollars. The US Navy will receive 80 per cent of the launchers, with a further 13 per cent (30.7 million dollars) earmarked for Australia under the Foreign Military Sales programme and 7 per cent (17.5 million dollars) for Spain. Both nations have ships equipped with the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System. In Australia, these are the Hobart-class destroyers...

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Shark hunting in the North Atlantic

Shark hunting in the North Atlantic

Gepostet von | 26 Jul 2021 | , , | 0

The Shark Hunt 21 manoeuvre has been underway in the North Atlantic since 23 July. Together with partners from Canada and the United Kingdom, the US armed forces are practising searching for and combating submarines. Under the leadership of Captain John D. Craddock, Commodore CTF 69, the crews of four surface ships, three submarines and seven aircraft are expanding their capabilities in the complex field of submarine hunting. The American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Roosevelt is also taking part. "Coordination across multiple domains and nations strengthens our ability to ensure transatlantic maritime security, deter and, when necessary, deny access to the sea," emphasised...

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Seven new dwarves

Seven new dwarves

Gepostet von | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 1

In June, the French Directorate General for Defence (DGA) ordered seven more new ten-tonne class bow tugs for the French Navy. According to the Ministry of Defence in Paris, the order is worth more than eight million euros. This order brings the total number of units ordered to 22, with a medium-term target of 29 tugs of this type. The tugs are to be deployed in all of the country's naval bases, where they will replace 35 old vehicles with a thrust of between four and ten tonnes. The new bow tugs are more powerful and compact than their predecessors. With a length of twelve metres, the draught is only...

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