Category: Security policy

Saudi Arabia puts warships from Europe into service - and orders more from Navantia

Saudi Arabia puts warships from Europe into service - and orders more from Navantia

Gepostet von | 6 Dec 2022 | , , , | 0

Navantia handed over "HAIL", the third of five Avante 2200 corvettes ordered in 2018, to the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) on the second Sunday of Advent 2022. In addition to construction, the contract, which was valued at 1.8 billion euros at the time, includes logistical support and training - including the provision of training and instruction facilities for the ships' weapon deployment and platform control systems. Support during the entire life cycle and the provision of various services for the maintenance of the ships at the Jeddah naval base were also envisaged. The trade press described the deal as the largest order in the history of Spanish state-owned shipyards with a foreign customer. The five...

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Decarbonisation: France launches 300 million euro plan

Decarbonisation: France launches 300 million euro plan

Gepostet von | 24 Nov 2022 | , , , | 0

To accelerate the decarbonisation of the shipping industry and set an example for other nations, France has announced the "France-Mer 2030" plan. France's Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs, Hervé Berville, outlined the plan during a meeting of the French shipping industry and called on private industry to join the government's effort to make the decarbonisation of maritime shipping "as French as possible". CMA CGM responded to the call and announced its continued commitment to a more sustainable French shipping industry. Affaires Maritimes Berville emphasised that only 12 per cent of the ships in service in France today were built in the country, compared to 80 per cent in...

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Deep-sea mining: Andrew Forrest, Fortescue Metals, calls for moratorium

Deep-sea mining: Andrew Forrest, Fortescue Metals, calls for moratorium

Gepostet von | 23 Nov 2022 | , , | 1

Australian iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest has joined the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining, adding his non-profit group to the growing list of organisations opposing the practice. Speaking at the COP27 conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Forrest echoed the concerns of many marine biologists and conservationists who believe deep-sea mining could cause ecological damage and even the extinction of the near-bottom environment. "The deep seabed is one of the least understood ecosystems on the planet. It is of critical importance to ecological processes that affect our entire ocean, and yet our scientific knowledge of it remains...

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Inspector of the Navy on the national security strategy

Inspector of the Navy on the national security strategy

Gepostet von | 17 Nov 2022 | , , | 0

Inspector of the Navy Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack Maritime Convention 22 Requirements of the German Navy for a national security strategy Berlin, 8 November 2022 Dear State Secretary Gerken, Dear State Secretary Wenzel, Dear Admiral Schneider - dear Carsten, dear Mr Schulte! Thank you very much for having me here this evening at the embassy of the most beautiful federal state in the world. It really is about time, because the last time was five years ago. I am therefore delighted to be able to enjoy your wonderful hospitality once again after my involuntary absence. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome...

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Russian Navy: Test of the doomsday torpedo?

Russian Navy: Test of the doomsday torpedo?

Gepostet von | 15 Nov 2022 | , , , | 0

According to reports from the American television channel CNN, the Russian navy is preparing to launch the "doomsday torpedo" Poseidon, as the Pentagon refers to the Russian nuclear torpedo. At the beginning of November, US sources identified the departure of the carrier submarine "Belgorod" and its subsequent return to its home base. As no test attempts are said to have been recognisable, the agencies assume that technical difficulties occurred. The recording of such tests has been observed since the beginning of October (MFonline reported). Underwater weapons systems A direct link between the tests and the apocalyptic threats of the Russian President, as repeatedly expressed during the "special operation" in Ukraine, is...

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