Category: Armed Forces

Let's get to work!

Let's get to work!

Gepostet von | 18 Sep 2025 | , , | 0

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the German Navy has once again focussed on the Baltic Sea. The crews of the 1st Corvette Squadron are well equipped to defend against the various threats. In recent years, the German Navy's corvettes have been called upon for missions in the Mediterranean - but that is not what they were designed for. The demand for units was already higher during the planning phase than the number of units available today. Despite this, the second batch is still waiting in the wings. How is the organisation doing under the current circumstances? Time to head back to the summery beauty of Warnemünde,...

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New population survey: Germany in the military leadership role?

New population survey: Germany in the military leadership role?

Gepostet von | 11 Sep 2025 | , , , | 0

Russia is continuing its war of aggression against Ukraine unabated, while trust in its ally, the USA, is dwindling. How is the German population reacting to this dual challenge? The annual population survey conducted by the Bundeswehr Centre for Military History and Social Sciences (ZMSBw) provides answers to questions on threat perception, transatlantic relations and the willingness to defend Germany. Over 2,000 randomly selected citizens took part in the representative survey between 11 April and 17 May 2025. Majority see Russia as a threat Russia is perceived by two thirds of the population as a threat to Germany's security. The fear of...

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The power of flexibility

The power of flexibility

Gepostet von | 18 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

After three decades, the tried and tested Class 404 tenders are coming to the end of their useful life. In a dramatically changed environment, the planned successors should be as versatile as possible. The future of tenders has begun with the Medium Support Unit. The future units will fulfil the current requirements of the German Navy for a needs-based supply, support and command unit at sea in a comprehensive and future-proof manner. The basic capabilities of these units are the supply and support of boat formations together with the possibility of enabling formation command at Commander Task Group level through an embarked staff. In addition, the multi-functional design with an adaptable flex deck in conjunction with the...

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Frigate F124 - a turning point

Frigate F124 - a turning point

Gepostet von | 8 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

Class 124 frigates were once ahead of their time. However, the rapidly advancing development of their main sensor in particular has required an upgrade for years. Only recently, the Marineforum asked the question "Quo Vadis F124?" at the end of the article congratulating the frigate Sachsen on its 20th anniversary of commissioning. In the meantime, the Inspector of the Navy has provided an answer to this question. For him, the availability of the units at sea has priority. Instead of the extensive obsolescence elimination of the long-range sensor and air defence capabilities, which has been planned for years and is now associated with a high project risk, the three Sachsen-class units are to remain in service until they are replaced in the middle of the coming...

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I'm not sending anyone away!

I'm not sending anyone away!

Gepostet von | 6 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

What is the situation regarding the recruitment of new recruits for the navy? An interview update with the head of the Bundeswehr's career centre in Wilhelmshaven Captain Christian Clausing has one of those jobs that makes you think of "Mission Impossible". Nevertheless, the 52-year-old, with whom marineforum spoke for the first time last year, has retained his optimism. What has changed in recent months, especially in terms of bureaucracy? He laughs: "A little bit," he says, pointing to a small gap between his thumb and index finger. And there is also reason for optimism, as the number of applicants is developing well. What is he responsible for? As a...

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