Category: Armed Forces

Exposed at sea

Exposed at sea

Posted by | 13 May 2022 | , , , | 0

How does a crew behave when an emergency ditching or a crash at sea is imminent? At the Naval Operations School, aircraft crews learn practical survival skills at sea. Ditching-ditching-ditching!" During a real flight, no aircrew would ever want to hear this over the intercom of their helicopter or aeroplane. Because it means that their flight will end in a few seconds in the cold, wet and unforgiving sea. In contrast, you hear this many times a day in the water training hall of the Inspektion Überleben auf See (ÜaS) of the Marine Operations School in Bremerhaven, also known as Sea Survival. Then the underwater exit trainer glides slowly, but nevertheless...

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For flexibility and speed

For flexibility and speed

Posted by | 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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China's fishing militia

China's fishing militia

Posted by | 26 Apr 2022 | , , , , , | 0

China is consolidating its territorial claims in the South China Sea with artificially created islands. Aggressive fishing fleets and maritime militias are also intended to ensure that its citizens are fed. The G7, NATO and EU meetings of the American president in June 2021 at the latest made Europeans realise that they need to reposition themselves with regard to the People's Republic of China. This is no longer just about flying the military flag in the South China Sea, but about the future political, economic and technological relationship with a country that has long been preparing to become the number one superpower. And the European Council on Foreign Relations states: "China...

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The dilemma with security architectures

The dilemma with security architectures

Posted by | 25 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

A turning point in Germany. The EU is coming together in a unity rarely seen before. NATO shows its teeth. Putin's invasion of Ukraine is changing Europe. Everything suddenly has to be rethought and aligned with new realities. Economic policy, energy policy, security policy. In Ukraine, as in Georgia and Syria, Putin's soldiers have been given no opportunity for heroic deeds, not for glory and honour on the battlefield. Soldierly virtues no longer apply where war is waged against cities and civilians, where war crimes become a strategy. Where a far superior NATO has to stand by and watch, because the consequences of intervention are likely to lead to an even greater catastrophe...

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Fact or fake

Fact or fake

Posted by | 20 Apr 2022 | , , , | 0

In mid-February, a report spread rapidly that the Russian navy had driven a US submarine out of its waters. Hardly anyone checks the news. In this day and age, it is increasingly difficult to distinguish between a credible-sounding fabrication or falsification and factually correct information. When anyone can freely proclaim their desired truth and reproduce the narrative that suits them, journalistic work becomes a risk. Research takes time - and news simply cannot wait. So whatever generates readership or hits is published, because that is the currency of the media. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also...

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