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Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during underway replenishment (RAS). Photo: US Navy/J.Waite
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Iran war - Maritime aspects after 2 weeks

Cautious summary of the maritime aspects of the US/Israel-Iran war a fortnight after the start of operations „Epic Fury“(USA)/„Rising Lion“(ISR) (as at 13 March 2026)....
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Large number of NATO units exercising in the Baltic Sea, photo: A 514 Werra, Michael Nitz
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NATO Baltic Sea - Large number of units exercise

NATO Baltic Sea: Once the speciality of the former German Navy, mine defence in the Baltic Sea is being significantly revived....
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Amphibious assault ship DIXMUDE (L9015). Photo: French-Navy

digital+ contribution French Navy launches annual training mission

The French Navy launches the Jeanne d'Arc 2026 training mission. The amphibious assault ship Dixmude and the frigate Aconit deploy across the Indian Ocean to the Indo-Pacific and combine officer training with maritime presence....
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Photo: GREYSHARK underwater vehicle (AUV), Fassmer Defence
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GREYSHARK AUV fuel cell meets AI

GREYSHARK AUV: EUROATLAS and EvoLogics present the GREYSHARK Foxtrot autonomous underwater vehicle with fuel cell. The AUV is designed to provide up to 16 weeks of continuous underwater presence for the protection of critical infrastructure....
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Damaged ships Naval Shipping Management Source German Navy

Persian Gulf - Warning on the maritime situation

The German Navy's naval command in Hamburg has issued a situation assessment and warnings The situation in the Persian Gulf remains tense. Israel and the USA are engaging targets in Iran with stand-off weapons. As of 12 March 2026, the littoral states have only defended themselves, after having previously...

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Change of command at the Wilhelmshaven naval base

Wilhelmshaven naval base - new commander

At the Wilhelmshaven naval base, Flotilla Admiral Sven Beck handed over command from Frigate Captain Rolf Hoppe to Frigate Captain Sebastian Uhle....
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Photo: Wreckage of a US B-17 bomber, Rheinmetall / Amprion
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Rheinmetall investigates B-17 aircraft wreckage in the North Sea

On behalf of Amprion, Rheinmetall is investigating the wreckage of a B-17 bomber from the Second World War near the DolWin4 offshore platform in the North Sea....
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A 2.5 tonne fast thing: Kraken Scout, photo: HSC
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USV Scout - 1000 unmanned guards...

USV Scout presented in Hamburg harbour: Rheinmetall wants to build autonomous surface drones in series in Hamburg. This could monitor coasts and sea areas in future - with up to 1,000 units per year....
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Photo: Chinese newbuilding frigate „Luohe“, China Military
Magazine

China's Louhe frigates - test platforms or new standard class

China's Louhe frigates: The units could be test platforms for new sensor and weapons systems - or the PLA Navy's next standard class....
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German security policy, a commentary by Holger Schlüter. Photo: HCS
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German security policy - Happy old year

German security policy: Russia's war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks in the Baltic Sea and the need for reform in Germany characterise the security policy situation. A look at the navy, deterrence and political decisions....
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