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Photo: Christening of the corvette Lübeck, Andreas Uhl

Last corvette K130 christened Lübeck

Last K130 corvette christened: On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the last of the German Navy's five new Class 130 corvettes (second batch) was christened Lübeck by Huong Nguyen, partner of Lübeck City President Henning Schumann, at Rheinmetall's Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg....
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Photo: What should maritime combat power look like in the 21st century? Bw/Nico Theska
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digital+ contribution Future Navy - Maritime combat power begins in the mind

Future Navy - Maritime combat power of the future is created through networked thinking, a new leadership culture and multi-domain operations. Technology alone is not enough....
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And when will you become a member of MOV?
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And when will you become a member of MOV?

MOV - The Naval Officers' Association connects officers of all generations. Network, exchange and orientation in the service and beyond....
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The future French aircraft carrier named „France Libre“. Image: MO Porte-Avions / Naval Group
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digital+ contribution France Libre - France names next aircraft carrier and focuses on new dimensions

France Libre - France names its new aircraft carrier „France Libre“: 80,000 tonnes, EMALS system and entry into service planned from 2038....
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Photo: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Divers defusing an anchor mine. U.S. Navy

Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran is using the threat of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of exerting pressure. Just a few mines are enough to massively disrupt shipping traffic....
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Aircraft carrier USS „Enterprise“ and „Charles de Gaulle“. Photo: US Navy
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digital+ contribution Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is deployed to the eastern Mediterranean

Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier: France relocates the aircraft carrier and strengthens its presence and deterrence in a tense crisis region....
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Photo: Gorch Fock, Nico Theska
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Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic

Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic: On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 12 noon, the Gorch Fock, the German Navy's sail training ship, will set sail on a major foreign training voyage (AAR)....
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Graphic: The Class 126 frigates are to displace a massive 10,000 tonnes, DAMEN
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digital+ contribution Frigate planning in Germany - go-ahead given

Frigate planning in Germany - Starting signal given. Germany's frigate planning is picking up speed. In addition to the F126 and F127, a MEKO-A200 alternative is being added - and raises questions about size, costs and strategy....
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Photo: H160M test aircraft, Airbus
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digital+ contribution Mexico Navy examines procurement of Airbus H160M helicopter

Mexico Navy is testing the Airbus H160M as the successor to the Panther fleet. In future, the helicopter will cover a wide range of missions on new patrol vessels....
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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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Photo: @ Hamburg Messe und Congress/ Rene Zieger

MS&D Conference 2026 Hamburg

The MS&D Conference & Expo 2026 will take place from 1 to 4 September 2026 in Hamburg as part of SMM.

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