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Landing ship "Alexandr Shabalin" en route to Syria?

Landing ship "Alexandr Shabalin" en route to Syria?

Gepostet von | 12 Dec 2024 | , , , | 0

What next for Russia's naval units in Syria? Wait and see, evacuate or hold out. Support from a landing ship? Michael Nitz and Hans Uwe Mergener In the midst of the uncertainty surrounding the intentions of Russian naval units in the eastern Mediterranean, a ship movement in the Baltic Sea and its approaches draws attention. At around 14:00 on 10 December 2024, the Ropucha class landing ship "Aleksandr Shabalin", hull number 110, passed the bridge over the Great Belt on a northerly course. At present, the pending questions remain unanswered: Is she on her way to the Mediterranean? With what objective - geographically and operationally? In view of its history, the landing ship was at least temporarily reassigned to the...

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Frigate "Baden-Württemberg" fulfils wishes

Frigate "Baden-Württemberg" fulfils wishes

Gepostet von | 11 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

Despite IPD obligations: Time for good deeds The ECHO crew of the "Baden-Württemberg" sailed the ship from San Diego to Singapore. It was weeks of training - alone and in association with partner nations from all over the world with ships, submarines and aircraft. In good maritime tradition, during the port call in Manila (Philippines) in September 2024, a large number of the gifts received during the tour, homemade items, flags of the association and the partner nations were auctioned off among the crew for charitable purposes. The first officer of the frigate at the time and interim commander of the F125 ECHO crew, frigate captain Alexander Koch, reported that a total of 12,500 euros was raised. With this...

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Joint declaration by BDLI and BDSV

Joint declaration by BDLI and BDSV

Gepostet von | 11 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

On the occasion of the adoption of the National Security and Defence Industry Strategy The German security and defence industry as well as the aerospace industry welcome the conclusion of the strategy before the end of this legislative period as an important interim step. The next Federal Government must develop this paper further and implement it in dialogue with the industry. The impetus for arms exports and the participation of German companies in the operation of Bundeswehr capabilities procured abroad must be taken up and realised. The Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) and the Federal Association of the German Aerospace Industry (BDLI) welcome the "National Security and Defence Industry Strategy" adopted today as a constructive approach to the German government's...

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Netherlands - private security companies to protect KRITIS

Netherlands - private security companies to protect KRITIS

Gepostet von | 10 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

The Dutch Ministry of Defence plans to recruit additional personnel and equipment from private companies to temporarily strengthen the security of its critical infrastructure (KRITIS) in its part of the North Sea. This decision is based on reports from the Dutch Military Intelligence Service (MIVD) that the North Sea infrastructure, such as gas pipelines and wind turbines, is the target of Russian sabotage activities. In April, the MIVD stated that Russia could also attempt to sabotage the numerous data hubs in the North Sea region. This measure is intended to bridge the gap until two new multifunctional support ships can be integrated into the navy, probably in 2026, according to a ministry spokesperson. The ministry left open with...

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Fleet expansion Down Under

Fleet expansion Down Under

Gepostet von | 10 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

Australia is planning to double the strength of its navy. This will create the largest fleet since the Second World War. The Australian Navy published the details of its new fleet construction plan in February. According to the plan, the navy is to be significantly expanded and modernised. The aim is to maintain the country's ability to deal with regional and global threats to its interests and general security. This includes not least the ability to operate fully within a multinational framework - especially in co-operation with the USA, Japan and European partners - and to contribute to collective protection. At the heart of Australia's defence planning is the increasingly aggressive posture...

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