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Change of command in Kiel

Posted by MarineForum | 15 Nov 2024 | Headlines, News, Security policy | 0

On Friday, 15 November 2024, the commander in Kiel will change Flotilla Admiral Sascha Helge Rackwitz is leaving, Flotilla Admiral Christian Walter Meyer is coming! Flotilla Admiral Rackwitz has been Commander of Operational Flotilla 1 since January 2022 and is also Director of the Competence Centre for Operations in Coastal Waters. He will now swap the office with a view of the Kiel Fjord for an office on the Spree. In future, he will be working as office manager for the Inspector General. He says: "My time as KD1 was unfortunately shorter than I would have hoped, but very intensive. It was a great honour for me to lead the flotilla during this challenging time....

Malaysia - Collision with shadow flotilla tanker

Posted by MarineForum | 14 Nov 2024 | Headlines, News, Shipping, Security policy | 0

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Submarine christened for Israel

Posted by MarineForum | 14 Nov 2024 | Headlines, News, Armed Forces | 0

Christening of the 'INS DRAKON' and start of production of the first 'DAKAR' class submarine for the Israeli armed forces under strict safety precautions The shipyard is talking about a milestone: on 12 November 2024, a festive event took place at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel, the christening of the submarine 'INS DRAKON' and the start of production of the first 'DAKAR' class submarine. The ceremony was attended by guests from Germany and Israel, including the inspector of the German Navy. The event is a further step in the cooperation between thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Israeli Defence Forces. Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, said: "With...