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News from the "Moskva" - an old ship is to stand by her side

News from the "Moskva" - an old ship is to stand by her side

Gepostet von | 1 May 2022 | , , | 0

As far as the loss of life is concerned, the Kremlin continues to remain silent; at best, there is a hesitant admission of figures that are in any case completely understated. In this context, a tweet from a Moscow source close to the government dated Friday, 22 April 2022, which was only given a minimal lifespan before disappearing from the scene, is interesting. The tweet stated the number of killed and missing soldiers in the Ukraine war, which, however, came fairly close to the somewhat inflated figure of 23,000 dead Russian soldiers published by Ukrainskaya Pravda (https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/): 13,400 dead, 7,000 missing and 116 dead on the Moskva River. The official figure is still 2,000 killed...

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Egypt joins CMF

Egypt joins CMF

Gepostet von | 29 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

As announced, Egypt has now become the 34th member of the multinational Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) coalition, which aims to enforce law and order at sea. It was only recently founded, marineforum.online reported on 22/04/22. The CMF takes action against illegal non-state actors on the high seas. Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the US Naval Forces, US 5th Fleet and the CMF, welcomed Egypt's accession during a visit to Alexandria on 12 April. The CMF's area of operations includes some of the world's most important shipping lanes with more than 3 million square miles of international waters, including the most important...

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Atlas UK supplies minehunting system for the Royal Navy

Atlas UK supplies minehunting system for the Royal Navy

Gepostet von | 28 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

Atlas Elektronik wins contract to supply mine hunting underwater vehicles for the Royal Navy ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) has been awarded a contract by DE & S's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) team to supply autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems for the UK Royal Navy (RN). The contract, worth £32 million, includes the delivery of three MHC AUV systems totalling nine vehicles as well as a comprehensive training and support package for a period of three years from delivery. Already in service is the ARCIMS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USVs) with mine sweeping payloads and towed mine hunting sonars, which will be supported by the Unmanned Vehicles (UxV) autonomous software and sensors.

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For flexibility and speed

For flexibility and speed

Gepostet von | 27 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

After the Cold War, Denmark withheld the necessary resources from its military. The latest crises are now bringing the country closer to the USA again. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is always good for a surprise and her invitation to a press conference at short notice with the vague topic of defence met expectations. She announced negotiations with the USA on a possible agreement on security and military cooperation. This wish was conveyed to Denmark a year ago, shortly after President Joe Biden took office. The details of the American presence in Denmark still need to be negotiated over the next few months, but the basic principles of the...

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Fletcher almost sunk

Fletcher almost sunk

Gepostet von | 26 Apr 2022 | , , , , | 0

A decommissioned World War II destroyer moored near downtown Buffalo, New York, took on water Thursday and was listing dangerously. Crews were working to keep the former "USS The Sullivans" from sinking at its berth at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. Part of the leaning ship's deck had sunk below the waterline by noon. The ship is memorable, it is a Fletcher destroyer, a class of which 175 ships have been built, according to available sources, the largest class ever built by...

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