The Friedrich Lürssen shipyard in Bremen has been commissioned to build the two new fuel transporters for the German Navy. The new units, class designation 707, are to replace the ageing "Rhön" and "Spessart" from 2024. Lürssen states that it is working together with Meyer Werft on the construction. The Neptun shipyard in Rostock is to...
Almost nine billion euros for the German Navy In the last session before the summer break and therefore the last session before the Bundestag elections in autumn, the Bundestag Budget Committee released funds for 27 armaments projects worth almost 20 billion euros. Thanks to this parliamentary approval, the Federal Office of Defence Equipment, Information Technology and...
Yes, life can be tough. You go to Australia once, even to beautiful Sydney, and then you have to make do with looking at the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from afar. No trespassing! That's how it is for the soldiers on board three warships at the moment, who would certainly like to...
Part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 entered the Black Sea today for the second time this year. There, the three units will take part in the Sea Breeze and Breeze exercises. SNMG 2 is currently under the command of Italian Flotilla Admiral Stefano Russo, a former submarine commander. As...
In 2019, Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was still dreaming of an aircraft carrier. Now, just over three years later, the wish has become a reality and the minister was able to gain an insight into the capabilities of naval aviators on board a carrier. Contrary to expectations, however, it was not the blue and gold flag of Europe that flew at the top, but...
Submarines are still one of the most dangerous naval assets. They are neither fast and agile, nor can they visually impress the enemy with fearsome weapons. However, their ability to dive into the depths of the ocean and pose a danger that is extremely difficult to locate has made them a favourite of naval...
The 14 strategic submarines of the US Navy have one mission: to remain undetected. They spend their rather boring lives patrolling the world's oceans, usually lasting between 70 and 90 days. Their job is to remain undetectable to a potential adversary and thus ensure the United States' nuclear second-strike capability...
On 23 June, the British destroyer Defender incurred the displeasure of the Russians in waters south of Crimea. Apparently, it was travelling through an area that Russia has considered to be its territorial waters since the annexation of Crimea. As a result, Russian fighter planes and ships harassed it, causing the Defender to change course.
The Indian frigate Tabar set off on a four-month voyage to Europe in mid-June. After crossing the Mediterranean, the Tabar will enter the Atlantic via the Strait of Gibraltar and then head north. It will sail across the North and Baltic Seas to Russia, where...
The Royal Navy has extended a contract with Airbus for satellite-based maritime surveillance by one year. This was preceded by a proof-of-concept phase. Under the agreement, the Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC) will be provided with images from optical and radar sources and reports generated from them. This will continue to ensure the seamless observation of...
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