Category: Armed Forces

Combined Joint Task Forces fuelled by multi-domain operations

Combined Joint Task Forces fuelled by multi-domain operations

Gepostet von | 19 May 2025 | , , | 0

The Combined Joint Task Forces (CJTF) concept is a NATO concept proposed in 1994 and approved in 1996 by Allied Force Commands for the command of NATO units in crisis management and conflict prevention. Today - three decades later - it is still used in numerous operations around the globe. Meaning of the term CJTF To better understand the term, it must be broken down into its component parts: Behind the term force is a military formation or unit. A task force is an organisation with a specific, common mission. It usually disbands after completion of the mission or expiry of an agreed period of time.

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A spirit of optimism between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

A spirit of optimism between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

Gepostet von | 28 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The modern units of the Saudi Navy. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (al-Mamlaka al-ʿarabīya as-saʿūdīya) is an absolute monarchy that occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. The country, which has been undergoing a major social upheaval for several years, is one of the richest states in the world. Saudi Arabia, which has a population of just under 37 million, has a predominantly modern armed forces that are among the most powerful in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia is the largest military power on the Arabian Peninsula itself). The armed forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (al-Quwwāt al-musallaḥa al-malakiyya as-saʿūdiyya) have five branches, consisting of the army, navy, air force, national guard...

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A (no longer quite so) new threat to the fleet?

A (no longer quite so) new threat to the fleet?

Gepostet von | 21 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

In the Red Sea, the frigate Hessen successfully defended itself against a ballistic missile launched by the Huthi rebels. However, the frigates are not actually equipped to defend against such weapons. "Surprise always comes where you didn't expect it." Lieutenant Captain Marius Werth, 1st Air Defence Officer of the frigate Hessen, opened his stirring presentation at this year's Naval Historical-Tactical Conference with this quote from Wilhelm Busch. Lieutenant Captain Werth reported on the cold start and the look into the crystal ball that the frigate Hessen faced in February 2024 when it was deployed as part of the international crisis management programme to protect merchant shipping against attacks by Houthi militias.

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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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Operations centre with rotor blades

Operations centre with rotor blades

Gepostet von | 31 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

The NH 90 has gradually replaced the Sea King, which has proven its worth for decades. The helicopter's modern and flexible equipment enables a wide range of missions. In the 1980s, Germany increasingly focused its defence strategy on interoperability. Due to the very high development costs of new aircraft, the joint initiative of a medium-weight helicopter was born, which can be used not only for the transport of people and material, but also for military rescue missions, special forces operations and for support in emergency and disaster situations by various NATO partners. France, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany were able to consolidate their requirements for a multi-role helicopter and develop it as part of the multinational NATO Helicopter...

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