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Clear sailing in the Baltic Sea  

Clear sailing in the Baltic Sea  

Gepostet von | 27 Mar 2023 | , , , , | 0

The close military cooperation in the Baltic Sea region that has been practised for years is now paying off. NATO candidates Finland and Sweden are demonstrating their value to the alliance in securing shipping routes during numerous manoeuvres. Russia has manoeuvred itself into a highly confrontational position and largely isolated itself internationally with its - by Western standards - value-disrespecting and aggressive actions towards Ukraine. For Russia's direct neighbours, Finland and Poland, but especially the three Baltic states Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, this has created more than just a theoretical threat to their existence. Crisis and war scenarios of the Cold War that have long been a thing of the past...

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Ready for defence

Ready for defence

Gepostet von | 24 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

Only a 180-kilometre-wide strait separates Taiwan from the People's Republic of China. The democratic country feels increasingly threatened and is modernising its naval forces. American intelligence services assume that Beijing could attempt to annex Taiwan by force before the end of the current decade. The comparison of David against Goliath comes to mind. In contrast to the biblical story, however, the giant is not only strong, but also increasingly manoeuvrable. In view of the ongoing modernisation of the People's Liberation Navy, Taiwan's naval forces are looking for ways to increase their own clout despite limited resources. The main maritime threats are the possibility of an amphibious offensive by the People's Liberation Navy and a Chinese naval blockade...

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A life for the Duckdalben

A life for the Duckdalben

Gepostet von | 23 Mar 2023 | , , | 0

The seafarers who come to Hamburg can always rely on "the best seamen's mission in the world", so they say. Especially during the coronavirus crisis, it was the only way for crews from all over the world to communicate, exchange information and deal with formal matters. 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 for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription is free of charge.

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Against transfiguration and forgetting On the death of naval historian Werner Rahn

Against transfiguration and forgetting On the death of naval historian Werner Rahn

Gepostet von | 22 Mar 2023 | , , | 0

A historical-tactical conference of the Navy without the thoughtful and questioning contribution of Dr Rahn from the first ranks of the dignitaries was previously unthinkable - now it has become a sad truth due to his death in November 2022. Unlike many of his predecessors with and without uniform, the aim of his work was not the unconditional defence of the "blue cloth" against all critics, but rather the arduous and often unpleasant "search for historical truth", which was also the programmatic title of one of his most important writings. The numerous studies by Captain (retired) Dr .... ranged between meticulous analysis, critical presentation and fair judgement.

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Where are the young savages?

Where are the young savages?

Gepostet von | 21 Mar 2023 | , , | 0

A glance at the HiTaTa auditorium once again suggests that "age before ambition" was a key criterion when compiling the invitation list. But this is hardly the way to initiate innovative and fruitful discussions. I am delighted and inspired by the tangible sense of community in the event room in Linstow. The discussions of those present hang heavy in the air, as they engage heatedly with what they have heard between presentations. The uniformly navy blue-coloured crowd sips from their coffee cups. I feel, as I haven't for a long time, that I am part of We. Even if we don't all have the same opinion...

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