Category: Armed Forces

Donald Cook in Warnemünde

Donald Cook in Warnemünde

Gepostet von | 17 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Walkers in Warnemünde watch in amazement as something threads its way into the sea channel: an unusual silhouette moves towards the Warnow in slightly hazy weather. It is a United States Navy destroyer, the "Donald Cook" (DDG - 75) of the Arleigh Burke class. The US Navy destroyer is on an informal visit to Rostock and has moored in the industrial harbour. According to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state command, the ship has requested host nation support, meaning that it is being replenished, refuelled and disposed of whatever a ship needs. The "Donald Cook" will leave the Warnow again on Monday. About the background of the stay...

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Ship convoy of 14 units approaches Odessa

Ship convoy of 14 units approaches Odessa

Gepostet von | 16 Mar 2022 | , , | 0

Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, marineforum documents current maritime events in the Black Sea, the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea. As always these days - hardly any news that can be independently verified. 15 March 2022 +++ Ship formation of 14 units approaches Odessa from the south Ukrayinska Pravda reports as of 7 p.m. local time that, according to the military commander of Odessa, the local population has been subjected to an air and sea offensive since the morning. Around 90 rounds of heavy weapons were fired in 14 hours, which are said to have resulted in two casualties. According to military analysts, midday satellite images show three groups of ships in the...

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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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Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack is the new Inspector of the Navy

Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack is the new Inspector of the Navy

Gepostet von | 11 Mar 2022 | , , , | 1

Today, 11 March 2022, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack (59) was officially appointed as the new Inspector General of the Navy. The command of the German Navy was handed over to him by the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, General Eberhard Zorn (62), at the Mürwik Naval Academy. Subsequently, Rear Admiral Frank Lenski (60), the current Chief of Staff at the Naval Command, was appointed Commander of the Fleet and Support Forces and Deputy to the Chief of Naval Operations. 220311_General-Zorn-and-VAdm-Kaack-with-Wife-Dr-Gesche-Kaack-Marcel-Kröncke_018_webGeneral Zorn and VAdm Kaack with Mrs Dr Gesche Kaack, photo Marcel-Kröncke. Gesche Kaack, photo: Marcel Kröncke 220311_General_Zorn_KADm_Lenski_Ute_Lenski_Marcel_kroencke_011_webGeneral Zorn KADm Lenski, Mrs Ute Lenski, photo: Marcel Kröncke 220311_Appointment_Inspector_marcel_kroencke_014_webAppointment of the Inspector, photo: Marcel Kröncke 220311_Address_General_Eberhard_Zorn_016_webAddress General Eberhard Zorn, photo:...

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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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