Category: Security policy

A long journey

A long journey

Posted by | 17 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

When Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, Commander of Operational Flotilla 2, handed over command of the 4th Frigate Squadron on 19 January, it was not the kind of ceremony we are used to at the Heppenser Groden naval base. Kapitän zur See Dirk Jacobus handed over his four BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG-class ships to Kapitän zur See Matthias Schmitt, thus ending a period in command that, at five and a half years, not only represents a record, but also a turning point in the navy. When Jacobus took over the squadron, the frigate BADEN WÜRTTEMBERG had only been in the water for a year and was returned to the manufacturer in 2017 due to various defects. Jacobus, who was involved with KARLSRUHE, AUGSBURG...

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The renaissance of compulsory military service?

The renaissance of compulsory military service?

Posted by | 16 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

After the end of the Cold War, compulsory military service was seen as an obsolete model. But the new era requires new solutions. Since 24 February 2022, conscription, which was suspended in 2011, has suddenly been on everyone's lips again. At the time, German politicians were unanimous in their view that a defence war in Europe was not to be expected in the foreseeable future. Rather, the main task of the armed forces was to secure peace around the world. Furthermore, with a shrinking armed forces, military justice could only be guaranteed if service was shortened to such an extent that it hardly allowed for any meaningful training. Conscripts no longer appeared to be deployable in modern wars. As a result, it was not only opponents of conscription who...

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Ready for management tasks  

Ready for management tasks  

Posted by | 15 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

The establishment of a maritime command centre is progressing. Deu Marfor is well on the way to achieving full operational capability. Deu Marfor, the German Maritime Forces Staff, is ready. Commissioned on 23 January 2019, the staff is now capable of planning, supporting and leading multinational maritime manoeuvres and operations. The goal of taking on more responsibility within NATO resulted from the security situation following the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. The interim goals achieved to date and the experience gained show one thing above all: Deu Marfor has proven its planning and leadership capabilities. The Northern Coasts exercise...

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Militäreinsatz als Option

Militäreinsatz als Option

Posted by | 28 Feb 2023 | , , | 0

Nach der Zeitenwende muss sich Deutschland von seiner dogmatischen Außenpolitik verabschieden. Wohl kein Begriff wurde in diesem Jahr in der Berichterstattung so überstrapaziert wie „Zeitenwende“. Kaum ein publizistischer Beitrag mit auch nur erweitertem sicherheitspolitischem Kontext kommt ohne ihn aus. Fälschlicherweise wird Zeitenwende dabei fast ausschließlich im direkten Kontext, wenn nicht gar synonym, mit dem 100 Milliarden Euro umfassenden Sondervermögen für die Bundeswehr verwand. Dies greift nicht nur viel zu kurz, es ist auch gefährlich. So wünschenswert, überfällig und nötig eine vollausgestattete Bundeswehr für Deutschland auch ist, ohne die nötige breite gesellschaftliche Debatte über das künftige sicherheitspolitische Selbstverständnis Deutschlands und...

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Is the navy being forgotten in air defence?

Is the navy being forgotten in air defence?

Posted by | 2 Feb 2023 | , , , , | 0

The Patriot, Iris-T and Arrow land-based systems are the talk of the town when it comes to air defence. However, the German Navy already has modern and effective weapons for this purpose in the form of frigates 124. Russia's unlawful war against cities and critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine has finally led to a realisation in Germany of the importance of efficient air defence. Now it is time to seriously and swiftly re-equip - together with other NATO partners. This was announced by Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht in a statement on the fringes of the October meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels. According to the statement, fourteen European countries and Germany have signed a letter of ...

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