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Schleswig-Holstein's maritime industry as a strategic location factor

Maritime Industrie Schleswig-Holstein - Die IHK fordert bessere Rahmenbedingungen für die maritime Industrie in Schleswig-Holstein. Genehmigungen, Infrastruktur und Fachkräfte entscheiden über die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit....
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digital+ contribution NORTHERN QUADRIGA Marine exercise

NORTHERN QUADRIGA naval exercise is part of the QUADRIGA 2026 exercise cluster. In the North Sea and Baltic Sea, the German Navy supports NATO forces of the Allied Reaction Force....
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BRICS naval manoeuvre South Africa - Iran excluded before sea phase

BRICS naval manoeuvre South Africa "Will for Peace 2026" Simon's Town South Africa, China Russia Iran naval exercise, international naval exercise Africa, geopolitics BRICS military, naval manoeuvre South Africa...
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The power struggle for the Panama Canal has begun Open AI, ChatGPT from 24/02/2026
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digital+ contribution Panama Canal showdown - Panama takes control of strategic container terminals

Panama Canal showdown: Panama takes control of important container terminals on the Panama Canal. The conflict with China shows the growing geopolitical importance of the waterway....
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Photo: Project ELF from German Naval Yards, GNYK
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German Naval Yards - the super order

GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel signs new contract for the construction of a superyacht hull over 100 metres long for a superyacht GNYK announces that the contract has been awarded by Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R). A&R is internationally recognised for its exceptional capabilities in the construction of bespoke superyachts. The project includes the...

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VSM Association News February 2022 published with a "bang"
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VSM and IG Metall Küste call for decisive action plan for maritime industry

VSM and IG Metall Küste: The maritime industry in Germany faces considerable growth opportunities - but needs clear political priorities and a reliable framework....
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"The Reibert - The handbook for soldiers in the Bundeswehr"
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The Reibert - legendary handbook in a new edition

The Reibert is published in a new edition. The standard handbook of the Bundeswehr offers up-to-date knowledge on security policy, the armed forces and military training....
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Photo: Tender Mosel, A 512, Michael Nitz
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Tender "Mosel" to the Aegean Sea

The tender „Mosel“ will leave its home port of Kiel on 23 March 2026 to take over the German contribution to Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the NATO support mission in the Aegean for several months. It will replace the tender „Elbe“, which has been in service as a command platform since November 2025. Commander Armin...

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RFA tankers „Wave Knight“ and „Wave Ruler“. Picture: Royal Navy
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Royal Navy - Great Britain separates from tanker duo

Royal Navy: The British fleet tankers RFA "Wave Knight" and "Wave Ruler" have been sold to the Inocea Group. The "civilian" supply vessel model raises new questions about maritime operational capability....
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Photo: Night launch of the „Balaputradewa“, PT PAL
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Arrowhead 140 Indonesia - two more frigates

Arrowhead 140 Indonesia: Indonesia is building two more frigates based on the British Arrowhead 140 design. The Merah Putih class is being built at PT PAL in Surabaya and will strengthen the navy in the Indo-Pacific....
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