Category: Security policy

"Rhön" in the NATO organisation

"Rhön" in the NATO organisation

Gepostet von | 11 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

Fuel transporter "Rhön" becomes part of the NATO "Standing NATO Maritime Group 1" You don't want to shout about it, but the old tankers are simply indispensable. Yet another tanker has to join an SNMG as the German contribution to the NATO Standing Maritime Group. The "Rhön" not only has to remain in the North and Baltic Seas until the end of June 2025, but will also have to act as a floating refuelling station for NATO for a good while yet. Such a ship is very welcome and we will have to wait at least another two years until the successors are ready and operational. The supply of fuel for the participating NATO partners increases sea endurance and...

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Money is not the problem, time is

Money is not the problem, time is

Gepostet von | 5 Mar 2025 | , , | 1

Stirring debate on the threat on NATO's eastern flank The GIDS (German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies) hosted a livestream on YouTube, as we announced yesterday on marineforum.online (GIDS live: Threat on NATO's eastern flank). The topic "NATO's eastern flank: How great is the threat of war?" not only attracted around 250 guests to the International Maritime Museum Hamburg, but also met with a great response online. Many security policy lectures and debates have already taken place on deck 10 of the historic building, but rarely has the topic been so explosive and topical. The seats on site were fully booked early on, and even at the start of the livestream there was...

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Panama - Trump's threats are starting to have an effect

Panama - Trump's threats are starting to have an effect

Gepostet von | 3 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

A bilateral treaty between the USA and Panama on the operation of the canal stipulates neutral treatment of ships of all nationalities. However, President Donald Trump had threatened to "reclaim" the Panama Canal Zone, which has been controlled by the United States for more than 70 years. Trump had also accused Panama of 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...

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GIDS live: Threat on NATO's eastern flank

GIDS live: Threat on NATO's eastern flank

Gepostet von | 28 Feb 2025 | , , | 0

Live stream on 4 March 2025 from 6.30 pm on YouTube The GIDS (German Institute for Strategic Studies) invites you to the #GIDSdebate. The topic of the evening is "NATO's eastern flank: How great is the threat of war?". On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 6.30 pm via livestream. The #GIDSdebate is fully booked, only press places are still available. The organisers ask you to register by Friday, 28 February, 12 noon at [email protected]. The #GIDSdebate can be streamed at tinyurl.com/mrwmwv3d. Guests from the Bundeswehr and society will be discussing on the podium. Among them are: Marika Linntam Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Germany, previously Head of the European Department at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lieutenant General...

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Eckernförde: Mine divers extend diving depth to 84 metres

Eckernförde: Mine divers extend diving depth to 84 metres

Gepostet von | 27 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

In response to the tense security situation, the German Navy is reorganising its mine diver training. This will enable dives to greater depths, as the navy needs to be better prepared for new dangers, according to its inspector, Jan Christian Kaack. This includes access to 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 can be cancelled at any time free of charge For...

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