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Firing from all cylinders

Firing from all cylinders

Gepostet von | 8 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

Western navies want to defend their supremacy by developing new guns and missiles. New in the race is the railgun. In the first half of the 20th century, the most powerful naval unit was the battleship, a floating fortress of steel armed with guns of more than 300 millimetres calibre that could attack targets at a distance. However, despite its destructive potential, shooting at the time was characterised by more misses than hits. In a battle more than 80 years ago, a battle cruiser armed with 28-centimetre guns had to fire around 200 times to hit targets, despite its then state-of-the-art fire control system.

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Achilles heel: personnel

Achilles heel: personnel

Gepostet von | 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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IT for the future of the navy

IT for the future of the navy

Gepostet von | 25 Oct 2023 | , , , , | 0

The German Mission Network aims to maintain the Navy's command and control capability. Harmonisation and standardisation should significantly expand capabilities. Digitalisation optimises the assertiveness of the armed forces and increases the operational capability of the Bundeswehr as a whole. For the armed forces, digitalisation is a key element for information, command and effectiveness superiority. But also to improve their own protection and their ability to assert themselves and respond. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here to subscribe to marineforum digital+: Access to all articles...

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Next generation system

Next generation system

Gepostet von | 24 Oct 2023 | , , , | 0

With the SeaSnake, Rheinmetall is launching a significantly improved weapon station onto the market. It is installed for the first time on the frigates 126 for the German Navy. On 12 October 2000 at around 10:30 a.m. local time, the USS Cole began a routine refuelling operation in the port of Aden, Yemen. A few minutes later, a small boat carrying explosives and two people approached the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer on its port side and blew a hole of over 200 square metres in the side wall. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember me Weiterlesen

Dreamboat of the labourers

Dreamboat of the labourers

Gepostet von | 23 Oct 2023 | , , , , | 0

The STOCKHOLM made history with a collision off the American coast. After more than seven eventful decades at sea, the ship is now about to be scrapped. Today's ASTORIA is one of the last historic ocean liners and the oldest ocean cruise ship in the world. Although the SEA CLOUD from 1931 is older, it is rigged with sails. The ASTORIA, whose maiden voyage celebrated its 75th anniversary in February, has been moored in Rotterdam since the start of the pandemic three years ago. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember me Weiterlesen

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