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Collector's items

A small shipyard near Schwerin builds boats to high standards. They were already successful in the GDR era. Most readers of marineforum sail or have sailed on grey, blue or white ships, whether civilian, naval or government. Or they help build them. For many, this is not enough, they have their own boat. Happiness is a private ship was a code among insiders, wasn't it? The range on offer is huge, the market is booming - as the Düsseldorf boot trade fair proved at the beginning of the year with fascinating dreams in 17 halls. In one of these halls, a very independent, almost...

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Saab relies on autonomous systems

Artificial intelligence and improved data transmission will enable the use of autonomous systems at sea in the near future. The increasing problem of inadequate recruitment of qualified personnel is fuelling this development. In an interview in early 2024, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack, Chief of Naval Operations, commented on naval warfare in the Baltic Sea: "How are we preparing for the future in this battlefield? In our Marine 2035+ course, we're going for unmanned systems [...] especially for such opponents near the coast, with a high threat, short distances and in a complex environment. And then we have many small units, we call this Future Combat Surface...

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Landing without light

US Navy pilots regularly have to renew their qualification to land on an aircraft carrier. Visit to one of the largest warships in the world. On the morning of 13 December 2022, the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN leaves Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego and moves into the Pacific off the Mexican coast near Baja California. It is unusually empty on board. Normally, the aircraft carrier is packed with 65 to 70 jets. But for the following week, it is going on a special voyage. The so-called Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualification is on the agenda. 20 aviators, as the pilots...

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Canal with water shortage

As early as 1827, Goethe dreamed of building a waterway from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean through the isthmus between North and South America. The greater Indo-Pacific region encompasses all sea areas between the east coast of Africa and the west coast of America, and there are two standard routes for the two units of the German Navy's Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024. The long route via South America around the infamous Cape Horn through the Strait of Magellan or the short route through the Panama Canal. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? You...

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Structures in the triad

In a multipolar, rapidly changing world, the threats to our navy are also constantly changing. War-ready structures for the ships of Flotilla 2 are therefore essential. In a world characterised by constant change and increasing complexity, maritime armed forces are faced with the challenge of continuously adapting their structures to meet changing threats. In his Intention 2024, the Inspector General of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack, has determined to continue to pursue the course of consistently aligning our navy with the requirements of national and alliance defence (LV/BV). In line with this, all access marineforum digital+ You are already a registered member of the...

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