Category: Marines from all over the world

Fit for the future

Fit for the future

Posted by | 29 Apr 2021 | , , , | 0

Because the Seawolf class turned out to be extremely expensive, the US Navy developed a scaled-down version of these attack submarines in the form of the Virginia class. New blocks ensure that the technology is always up to date. Stefan Ulsamer 1 January 2021 was a particularly important date for the US submarine industry. In a rare New Year's session, the US Senate voted 81 to 13 in favour of an override of President Trump's veto of the US defence budget for fiscal year 2021. This override by the President authorised the construction of a total of nine naval vessels, including the first unit of the new...

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Another drug find in the Caribbean

Another drug find in the Caribbean

Posted by | 25 Feb 2021 | , , | 0

The French navy was once again successful in the fight against drug smuggling in the second week of February. In the dark, the crew of the frigate Germinal spotted a suspicious boat without a national emblem in the south-west of the island of Saint-Martin. As the frigate approached the boat, it turned away and attempted to flee. During the pursuit, the men and women on board the naval vessel were able to document 15 packages being thrown into the sea. They eventually managed to stop the boat and arrest the three occupants. In the hours that followed, the Germinal located 11 of the 15 packages and fished them out of the water. As expected,...

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The enablers

The enablers

Posted by | 9 Dec 2020 | , , | 0

Expanding maritime capabilities with amphibious assault boats Early in the morning on the western edge of the Pacific: small teams of Marines in company strength storm towards remote islands in their mobile assault boats. Supported by unmanned drones, the US Marines attack enemy landing ships and other warships with missiles before they can unload their invasion forces or advance into the depths of the Pacific. The target data generated by the combat boats is simultaneously passed on to your own air force and navy. These support the defence campaign with long-range missiles. In order to evade potential retaliatory strikes from the air, the Leathernecks change their location every 48 to 72 hours by moving from...

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Testing ground for closer partnership with NATO?

Testing ground for closer partnership with NATO?

Posted by | 7 Dec 2020 | , , | 0

Peacekeeping missions of the Latin American armed forces Thirteen Latin American countries are involved in international peacekeeping missions, humanitarian missions or multinational missions to secure the oceans. Frequent deployment locations are Africa and the Middle East. The personnel deployed vary according to the mission, from a handful of observers to company and battalion-sized units including support troops. In line with the operational environment, primarily army troops are deployed, but naval forces are also deployed. Argentina: Buenos Aires participates in the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (two infantry companies plus transport helicopters) and deploys observers to the Sinai Peninsula, the Golan Heights and the Western Sahara. Between 1995 and 2004, Argentina also deployed troops to support...

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Offensive mine warfare systems of the US Navy

Offensive mine warfare systems of the US Navy

Posted by | 7 Dec 2020 | , , | 1

The reassessment of the Russian and Chinese naval threat - after three decades of neglect - has reawakened the US Navy's interest in offensive mine warfare. The Navy is now seeking new, more effective methods to dislodge sea mines. This includes the introduction of new mine technology to combat enemy surface ships and submarines. Offensive mine warfare capability The current US naval mine inventory consists of the Quickstrike system and the SLMM (Submarine Launched Mobile Mine) Mk 67 system, all of which are designed for use in shallow waters only. All types are remotely detonated mines that react to the acoustic or magnetic signature of enemy ships or to the presence of...

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