Category: Security policy

Bundesrat: Immediate programme for the Bundeswehr

Bundesrat: Immediate programme for the Bundeswehr

Gepostet von | 14 Mar 2022 | , , , | 2

Navy should receive two more submarines Following an initiative by the Bavarian Minister President on 9 March, the Bundesrat passed a resolution for an immediate programme to equip and prepare the Bundeswehr for deployment. The Bavarians are making concrete proposals for the procurement of the future for the special fund of 100 billion euros. The Bundesrat is thus calling on the Federal Government to launch an immediate programme for equipping the Bundeswehr and ensuring its operational readiness. Here is the Söder proposal in brief: Stockpiling of ammunition for all weapon systems Procurement of a large number of Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters Replacement for CH-53 Full equipment for the eight brigades of the army Parallel development of an army air defence...

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Hunting for yachts

Hunting for yachts

Gepostet von | 10 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Russian oligarchs try to keep their toys safe There is increasing news about Russian super-rich who can no longer keep their yachts safe. Most of the Russians on the annual Forbes list of billionaires have not yet been sanctioned by the United States and its allies, and their superyachts are still cruising the world's oceans. For Russian oligarchs, a superyacht is essential because it is part of the image, a prerequisite. There is also a kind of arms race to see who has the biggest, longest and most elaborate yacht. That's why the gentlemen are being hit in a sensitive spot - the sanctioning has begun:...

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German Navy: "We brought out everything that floats"

German Navy: "We brought out everything that floats"

Gepostet von | 10 Mar 2022 | , , , | 3

The conflict in Ukraine has led to a deployment of the German Navy on an unprecedented scale. As the future inspector of the navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, said, a total of 24 ships are deployed in the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea, including three frigates. "We have brought out everything that floats. This allows us to show our presence together with our NATO partners." Among other things, the ships are part of the so-called permanent NATO units. These are at the highest level of combat readiness and the soldiers are optimally...

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DWT Symposium Prospects for the defence industry 2022

DWT Symposium Prospects for the defence industry 2022

Gepostet von | 9 Mar 2022 | , , , , | 0

At the symposium 'Prospects for the defence industry', representatives from the official side will meet with representatives from the fields of defence technology and the defence industry. For more than ten years, DWT and SGW have been offering a tried-and-tested dialogue and information platform with this event, which marks the start of the annual programme. Due to the formation of the new government, the date has been postponed to 7 March 2022, and the change in German security policy initiated on 27 February has given the event a new impetus. This gave high-ranking representatives of the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) the opportunity to give an indication of the 'Special Fund Bundeswehr' announced by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz....

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Putin's war against Ukraine

Putin's war against Ukraine

Gepostet von | 8 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Auswirkungen auf Schifffahrt und Handel - impacts on global shipping markets - By Prof Dr Uwe K. Jenisch Maritime trade with Russia Deliveries of oil. Gas, coal, grain and raw materials from Russia by ship will largely cease, as will container, ferry and feeder traffic with Russian ports. ports. New cargoes to and from Russia are rejected. Russian ships are being turned away in many ports around the world. Pipelines remain open for the time being. The northern Black Sea, including the Azov Sea, is a "war zone" under insurance law, which means that all traffic there has come to a standstill. At least 4 ships have been shot at. No go area with AIS spoofing. Importance of the Russ. merchant fleet...

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