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Navy in brief - the naval commander on YouTube about the war in Ukraine

Navy in brief - the naval commander on YouTube about the war in Ukraine

Gepostet von | 15 Jul 2022 | , , | 0

In a YouTube programme (19th episode "Nachgefragt"), the Commander of the Fleet and Support Forces and Deputy to the Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral Frank Lenski, gives an interview on the Bundeswehr channel on the subject of the naval forces and the war in Ukraine. In his matter-of-fact and unagitated manner, Admiral Lenski explains the maritime aspects of the Ukraine war - from the strategic significance of the port cities of Mariupol and Odessa, to Snake Island in the Black Sea, to the Baltic Sea theatre and the Atlantic theatre of operations and beyond for the German Navy. Clear, concise - and understandable for everyone! Watch the video on Youtube...

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Black Sea Fleet: lost units and positions

Black Sea Fleet: lost units and positions

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Another ship loss At the beginning of July, the Russian navy lost "D-106", one of the five small Ondatra-class landing craft (project 1176, 150 tonnes) stationed in the Black Sea. The boat ran aground off Mariupol on one of the mines laid by the Russian navy itself. Snake Island (Smijinyi) Just a few days later - at the other end of the Black Sea - the Russian armed forces abandoned the much-contested "Snake Island" after fierce fighting and handed it over to the Ukrainian forces "as a gesture of goodwill" now that it had "fulfilled its task". The somewhat different narrative From the Ukrainian side, this story reads somewhat differently, as the Frankfurt...

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Frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" is the last of the four F125s to enter service

Frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" is the last of the four F125s to enter service

Gepostet von | 14 Jul 2022 | , , , | 1

From a press release by Rostock Naval Command: On Wednesday, 13 July 2022, the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", the last of four Baden-Württemberg-class F125 frigates, was commissioned in Wilhelmshaven at 2 p.m. "The fourth and final commissioning of the F125 class represents another important milestone for our squadron and the navy," explains the commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron, Captain Dirk Jacobus (53). "This is the first time that all four ships are in the Navy's area of responsibility. With the transfer of the last F125 to the navy, we are gaining an additional tool for the targeted training of all our crews," says the commander....

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Sweden's navy on course for the future

Sweden's navy on course for the future

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Sweden is currently experiencing a profound change in security policy, which will strengthen the country's navy in the long term after years of cutbacks and make it a valuable partner in the NATO alliance. Russia's aggressive behaviour towards Ukraine since 2014 has heralded an early turnaround in security policy in Sweden, which is also making itself felt in the country's navy. The revitalisation of missile-based coastal protection by the naval infantry in 2016, the re-conscription of conscripts to the navy since 2018, the reopening of the Muskö naval base the following year and the planned relocation of the naval staff here this year are just a few signs of a security policy upheaval in Sweden.

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Royal Navy: Saving for the big chunks

Royal Navy: Saving for the big chunks

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Update from 12/07/2022 At the beginning of July, Whitehall in London confirmed that RFA Argus is to remain in Royal Navy service until after 2030 after all. Contrary to what was initially planned for financial reasons (and repeatedly brought up for discussion in difficult budget situations), RFA Argus is not yet to take down and hand over her Blue Ensign in 2024. It will continue to serve as the first reception centre for the injured and wounded during Royal Navy operations. But the mind games continue. At present, the new Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS) of the ELLIDA project - three of which are currently under discussion for procurement in early 2030 - are...

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