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Change at the head of the Dutch Navy

Change at the head of the Dutch Navy

Gepostet von | 22. mar 2021 | , , | 0

Schout-bij-nacht René Tas becomes the new inspector of the Dutch Navy. On 9 September, he will take over command of the armed forces from Vice Admiral Rob Kramer as Vice Admiral. Tas is expected to have the task of setting the course for the Royal Netherlands Navy for the next four years. He will be bound by the principles of Defence Vision 2035. The admiral began his career at the Royal Institute of the Navy in 1982. State Secretary in the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Gea van Craaikamp, describes Tas as rational, energetic and effective: "Tas likes to set a target with his team that he can set his sights on. In doing so, he has a...

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News from Flensburg

News from Flensburg

Gepostet von | 22. mar 2021 | , | 1

FFG - Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH takes over GEKE Schutztechnik GmbH Although FFG is located directly on the banks of the Flensburg Fjord, it is not known for maritime solutions, but rather as a system house for armoured tracked and wheeled vehicles. The Flensburg-based company has taken over the German company GEKE Schutztechnik GmbH. An entry point for solutions for the navy too? GEKE Schutztechnik, based in Lichtenau, is a provider of military protection technology solutions. From its base in North Rhine-Westphalia, GEKE has developed in recent years into a globally active company for the design, production and supply of modular armour and protective equipment. GEKE has many patents,...

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First female jet pilot in the Italian Navy

First female jet pilot in the Italian Navy

Gepostet von | 22. mar 2021 | , | 0

In 2000, the Italian parliament decided to open up the armed forces to women. Now, for the first time, a woman, Lieutenant Erika Raballo, has been awarded the American "Wings of Gold". She was awarded the badge together with five male officers at the beginning of March after completing an important stage on the way to becoming a fighter pilot. This makes her the first female jet pilot in the Italian Navy. She completed the first steps of her flight training with the "shooters" of Training Sqadron 6 (VT-6) at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida. There she took off on the T-6B Texan II, a turboprop aircraft....

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Manoeuvres off the coast of Oman

Manoeuvres off the coast of Oman

Gepostet von | 19 Mar 2021 | , , | 0

In a multinational exercise, warships practised various scenarios in the Persian Gulf. At the invitation of the Omani navy, a dozen units gathered off the coast of the country for the annual Khunjar Hadd manoeuvre - Arabic for "sharp dagger". The aim is to train co-operation with other nations and improve their own capabilities. The frigate Montrose, the minehunter Chiddingfold and the supply ship Cardigan Bay took part from the United Kingdom. For all three ships, it was an exercise on their doorstep, as they are stationed in Bahrain. The HMS Montrose is one of the...

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Sea Lion lands on EGV for the first time

Sea Lion lands on EGV for the first time

Gepostet von | 17 Mar 2021 | , , | 0

In the coming years, the new NH90 NTH helicopters will replace the German Navy's familiar Sea Kings. The naval aviators took delivery of the first examples in mid-2020. However, it will be some time before the Sea Lion is available to the fleet as an operational helicopter. However, another hurdle has now been overcome: On 17 March, a Sea Lion landed on a task force provider for the first time. The Bonn was moored at the pier in Wilhelmshaven when the 79+55 touched down. The transfer to the hangar was successfully tested. The participants were very satisfied with the success ...

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