In the presence of Defence Minister Ajay Kumar, the Indian Coast Guard took delivery of the first three ALH Mk-III helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). A total of 16 of the twin-engine aircraft with modern avionics and electronics were ordered. The Mk-III is a proprietary Indian development with which the...
The Italian group Fincantieri has been awarded a contract in Indonesia for the delivery of six Fremm frigates, the modernisation and sale of two Maestrale-class frigates and the logistical support associated with both programmes. The modernisation of the two Maestrale-class vessels, which Fincantieri will purchase from the Indonesian...
Der britische Zerstörer Defender hat die Teilnahme an der NATO-Operation Sea Guardian beendet und zusammen mit der niederländischen Fregatte Evertsen Istanbul für einen kurzen Hafenaufenthalt angesteuert. Beide Schiffe sind Teil der UK Carrier Strike Group 21 rund um die Queen Elizabeth. Nun wird die Defender das Schwarze Meer für einen...
Leonardo handed over the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy today at the company's premises in Philadelphia. The ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Kenneth Whitesell, Commander Naval Air Forces and Commander Naval Air Force US Pacific Fleet, among others. The Navy plans to procure a total of 130 of these...
Alle 15 Veranstaltungen der Bundeswehr „Tag der Bundeswehr 2021“ am 12. Juni mit Publikum wurden abgesagt Normalerweise präsentiert sich die Truppe an verschiedenen Standorten bundesweit. Vorgesehen waren Berlin, Brandenburg an der Havel, Dornstadt, Eckernförde, Hohn, Idar-Oberstein, Leipzig, München, Munster, Neubrandenburg, Neuburg an der Donau, Stetten am kalten Markt, Storkow, Warendorf,...
For the first time, an F-35B Lightning II has landed on the UK's newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. The weather off the south coast of England co-operated and showed its calm side as the jet approached and the ship set off on a suitable course. "It was a...
Das DEUTSCHE MARITIME INSTITUT hat einen neuen Präsidenten - Vizeadmiral Hans-Joachim Stricker übergab sein Amt an Konteradmiral a.D. Karsten Schneider. Der Gesamtvorstand des DEUTSCHEN MARITIMEN INSITUTS hat auf seiner Vorstandssitzung am 4. Juni 2021 Konteradmiral a.D. Karsten Schneider als neuen Präsidenten berufen. Schneider folgt Vizeadmiral a.D. Hans-Joachim Stricker, der insgesamt...
The 50th Baltic Operations exercise in the Baltic Region, kicked off on June 6. Between June 6-18, air and maritime assets from 18 NATO Allies and partner nations will participate in live training events that include air defence, anti-submarine warfare, amphibious operations, maritime interdiction, mine countermeasure operations. "This year, we...
During a trilateral meeting in Toulon on 3 June 2021, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday, Admiral Tony Radakin, First Sea Lord of the British Royal Navy and Admiral Pierre Vandier, Inspector of the French Navy, signed a further cooperation agreement. In it, they renew their commitment to closer co-operation...
Lürssen Werft has just announced that the handover date for the GORCH FOCK will be 30 September 2021! This date was agreed following a final review and consultation with all parties involved in the project. The sail training ship will move to the Wilhelmshaven naval arsenal at the beginning of September as part of a shipyard trial run. In Wilhelmshaven, in addition to the...