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When island states sink into the sea

When island states sink into the sea

Posted by | 13 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

Sea levels are continuing to rise worldwide. Some countries are particularly affected by the consequences. A little-noticed consequence of the global heatwaves this year is the further rise in sea levels with all its consequences for humanity. Even without further global warming, global sea levels will continue to rise. According to a recent study by the Geological Research Centre for Denmark and Greenland, for example, the continuous melting of the Greenland ice sheet will make the Arctic almost ice-free in summer as early as the 2030s to 2050s. The Arctic sea ice area there has been declining rapidly every year in recent decades, regardless of emission scenarios - and this has been the case since...

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Up the drive and hard on the rudder ...

Up the drive and hard on the rudder ...

Posted by | 10 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

High-ranking representatives from the navy and industry attended this year's anniversary event of the naval workshop in the northern German province. One thing became clear: procurement is a priority - at least in the near future. ... was the motto of the 25th Naval Workshop of the German Society for Defence Technology in Linstow. Even if this title seemed rather daring from the point of view of practical seamanship, it was a special event in many respects. Both the workshop itself and the 175th anniversary of the German Navy were reasons for good humour in advance. In particular, the record number of 625 visitors and the 60 exhibitors from the defence industry were clearly a reason to...

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China: First Type 054B guided missile frigate

China: First Type 054B guided missile frigate

Posted by | 9 Nov 2023 | , , | 2

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai launched the first guided missile frigate of the Jiangkai III class (Type 054B) at the end of August. With a length of 147 metres and a displacement of around 6,000 tonnes, the all-electric successor to the Jiangkai II class (Type 054A) is definitely a new design that is expected to reduce energy consumption and increase combat power despite being 50 percent larger. In contrast to the Renhai destroyer (Type 055), a rotating phased array radar system can be seen on the integrated mast superstructure, which will make the frigate comparable to modern Western frigates and destroyers in terms of its air defence capabilities. The new 100-millimetre gun also makes it more effective than its predecessor in terms of air defence capability.

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Feuern aus allen Rohren

Feuern aus allen Rohren

Posted by | 8 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

Mit der Entwicklung neuer Geschütze und Flugkörper wollen westliche Marinen ihre Vormachtstellung verteidigen. Neu im Rennen ist die Railgun. In der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts war die stärkste Einheit der Marine das Schlachtschiff, eine schwimmende Festung aus Stahl, die mit Geschützen mit einem Kaliber von mehr als 300 Millimetern bewaffnet war und Ziele in der Ferne angreifen konnte. Doch trotz des zerstörerischen Potenzials war das Schießen damals gekennzeichnet von mehr Fehlschüssen als Treffern. Bei einem Gefecht vor mehr als 80 Jahren musste ein mit 28-Zentimeter-Geschützen bewaffneter Schlachtkreuzer trotz seines damals hochmodernen Feuerleitsystems etwa 200 Mal schießen, um etwa...

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Achilles heel: personnel

Achilles heel: personnel

Posted by | 7 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

Over the next few years, many modern ships will be arriving at Flotilla 2. But personnel is the strategic challenge for operational readiness. The commander of Operational Flotilla 2 has the task of providing ships that are capable of assertiveness and perseverance for combat on the high seas in order to provide the naval inspector with maritime capabilities and options for action for the defence of the Federal Republic of Germany and its allies - worldwide, multidimensional and capable of leadership. In order to meet this requirement, especially in the context of refocusing on national and alliance defence, not only well-equipped warships are needed, but above all fully trained, capable and trained in the field.

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