It was another devastating earthquake that struck the south-west of Haiti on 19 August with a magnitude of 7.2. More than 2,200 people lost their lives and well over 10,000 were injured. In addition, countless families lost the roof over their heads and with it a large part of their...
Over the past 21 months, the USS Gerald R. Ford has been put through its paces. The extensive tests of the latest American aircraft carrier began after delivery to the US Navy and came to a climax with the Full Ship Shock Trials. Powerful underwater explosive charges were detonated at various distances,...
The US Navy is ordering 3D printers from American manufacturer Stratasys for a total of 20 million dollars. 25 F900s are to be delivered by August 2026 and installed at various locations. The F900 is a professional printer that is also suitable for the production of large parts. With it...
The three Class 124 frigates will receive new radar equipment for air surveillance over the next few years. According to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), four TRS-4D/LR ROT systems will be procured. They will replace the SMART-L currently on board from the Dutch manufacturer Signaal, now Thales Naval...
Even 76 years after the end of the Second World War, there are still many high-explosive remnants at the bottom of the European seas. In the North Sea, the Dutch Navy and its partners are therefore practising mine clearance in the Wadden Sea. During the Sandy Coast 2021 exercise, 15 ships and 600 soldiers will come together to...
Six new ships for the Russian Navy are said to have been laid down today (23 Aug. 2021). These include two surface units for the coastal area, as well as four submarines. At the opening of the international military-technical forum, President Vladimir Putin announced the keel laying of two nuclear-powered and missile-equipped "underwater cruisers"...
Naval ECDIS NX has successfully passed IMO type approval by DNV Raytheon Anschütz, a Raytheon Technologies company, has successfully completed type approval for the new Naval ECDIS NX and is now ready for delivery to new build and modernisation projects. The approval also included the new Bridge Alert Management Standard...
Captain Eckhard Bödecker hands over the school to Captain Jens Grimm As of today, Friday 20 August 2021, the Naval Operations School (MOS) Bremerhaven is under new leadership. Rear Admiral Christoph Müller-Meinhard (57), Commander Support and Head of the Operational Support Department at the Naval Command, has taken over command from Captain Eckhard Bödeker (61)...
On 18 August, Boeing conducted another successful test with its MQ-25 T1 drone. The unmanned aircraft is to be used as a refuelling aircraft on the US Navy's aircraft carriers and is currently still under development. Following the first refuelling of an F/A-18 at the beginning of June, the other aircraft has now also taken over the...
The Russian Navy has begun sea trials of the latest Project 636.3 submarine. Over the next few days, the boat's entire technical equipment, including the sonar and navigation systems, will undergo a thorough inspection. The diesel-electric powered boat will also complete deep-sea dives. The manoeuvrability of the boat will also be...
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