Category: Security policy

Where is the "maritime DNA" of the Germans? 

Where is the "maritime DNA" of the Germans? 

Posted by | 26 Dec 2023 | , , | 0

In contrast to many other countries, the maritime sector has only a low public profile in Germany. Despite the country's dependence on open sea routes. The 13th National Maritime Conference (NMK) took place in Bremen in mid-September 2023. Around 800 participants discussed and evaluated German maritime interests in politics, business and transport, environmental protection, science and maritime security. The Federal Chancellor opened the meeting with his usual sober speech on Germany's maritime dependency, emphasising that the problems were known. We are working on them and are "on the move". Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now...

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Stabilisation required

Stabilisation required

Posted by | 20 Dec 2023 | , , , | 0

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The downfall of the Westerners

The downfall of the Westerners

Posted by | 18 Dec 2023 | , , , | 0

You read the headline "4-day week in the navy!" This causes confusion. Our minister, Boris Pistorius, our inspector general, General Carsten Breuer, and our naval inspector, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, mention it again and again: "Just do it!" And they also say that the existing regulations and directives can be stretched to the limit - as long as no one is disadvantaged and operational readiness is not jeopardised. The 3rd Minesweeping Squadron has "just done it" in the current pilot project of the Operational Flotilla 1. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost...

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Prove operational capability

Prove operational capability

Posted by | 14 Dec 2023 | , , , , | 0

Turning point, return to national and alliance defence. This means that the navy must once again be able to hold its own in high-intensity combat. An important component in achieving this goal is the Multidimensional Naval Warfare Training Centre of Operational Flotilla 2. "Good morning crew, today is Thursday, Weekly War! 'Ginger' will not make it easy for us today. But we'll get through it." This announcement over the ship's loudspeaker system on board a frigate in the sea area around Helgoland suggests an exciting and strenuous day of sweaty work. The frigate is in the German Operational Sea Training German Authorities (Gost GEA).... during its operational training programme to achieve the operational capability level Bravo

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Regionally rooted, globally committed!

Regionally rooted, globally committed!

Posted by | 11 Dec 2023 | , , , , | 0

For the German Navy, too, this means a return to a focus on national and alliance defence. In an interview with marineforum, Vice Admiral Frank Lenski, Commander of the Fleet and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, talks about the resulting willingness to take on responsibility, current problems and the importance of reserve service personnel. Admiral, how do you currently assess the situation on NATO's northern maritime flank - especially with regard to the Baltic Sea? As you know, NATO's northern flank is our operational centre of gravity. It already was, but our presence here has been further strengthened. In the Baltic Sea in particular, we have everything...

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