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Dutch frigate fires first Tomahawk missile

Dutch frigate fires first Tomahawk missile

Gepostet von | 14 Apr 2025 | , , | 2

On 12 March 2025, the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate "De Ruyter" test-fired a Tomahawk cruise missile off the coast of Norfolk/Virginia before the missile system is put into service in the Netherlands. With this test, the navy is gathering the necessary information to fire the Tomahawks from the four air defence and commando frigates of the De Zeven Provinciën class, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defence. This will give the Royal Netherlands Navy additional combat power. This will help to deter potential opponents if strategic targets deep inland can be eliminated. Depending on the version, the cruise missiles have a range of up to 2,500 kilometres. The four frigates of the...

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Two years until war with China?

Two years until war with China?

Gepostet von | 14 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Chinese armed forces are increasingly appearing in the vicinity of the island republic of Taiwan. The CIA and Pentagon are warning of an imminent surprise attack. According to the CIA, Xi Jinping is said to have instructed the Chinese People's Liberation Forces to develop the capability to take Taiwan by 2027. Leading US officers expect that China will soon be able to carry out a surprise attack against Taiwan disguised as a major exercise. The prospect of the US being drawn into such a war is increasing. The PRC insists that Taiwan (officially: Republic of China or RoC) is a legitimate part of China and insists on "reunification" (i.e. incorporation of the RoC). Rejection and...

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Russia - Explosion in the engine room of an oil tanker

Russia - Explosion in the engine room of an oil tanker

Gepostet von | 11 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The crude oil tanker "Koala" (Suezmax, 164,000 DWT), loaded with around 130,000 tonnes of heavy oil, has partially sunk after an explosion on board in the important Russian Baltic Sea oil port of Ust-Luga. This was reported by Russian media in February. The 24 crew members were evacuated unharmed. The tanker partially sank to the bottom due to a water ingress in the engine room. However, part of the ship remained afloat and the cargo tanks were undamaged. According to the regional governor of Leningrad, the explosions were a "man-made incident" when the engines were started. According to Marinetraffic, the tanker is currently anchored in Ust-Luga and the cause of the accident is being investigated....

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USS John F. Kennedy: Fighter without nuclear reactor

USS John F. Kennedy: Fighter without nuclear reactor

Gepostet von | 11 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

In mid-January, the USS John F. Kennedy cast off for her final voyage. After 39 years of service and almost two decades in retirement, only the scrapping yard awaits the once proud ship. Commissioned on 7 September 1968, the John F. Kennedy was the last conventionally powered aircraft carrier built for the US Navy. Named in honour of the 35th President of the United States, the carrier remained the only ship of its class. During its almost 40 years of service, the Kennedy carried out 18 operational voyages and was Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also...

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Defence industry is satisfied with the coalition agreement

Defence industry is satisfied with the coalition agreement

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

New coalition agreement fulfils many of the recently articulated expectations of the Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie e.V. (BDSV) In recent months, the BDSV had formulated clearly defined prerequisites for a further increase in industrial capacities in favour of rapid equipping of the Bundeswehr with its "BDSV 10". The new coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD fulfils many of these expectations. BDSV Managing Director Dr Hans Christoph Atzpodien commented: "The preamble to the agreement already sets the right tone with the words: 'Germany is facing historic challenges. ... Strength is the prerequisite for peace. That is why we want to be able to defend ourselves in order not to defend ourselves...

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