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Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visits naval aviators in Nordholz

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visits naval aviators in Nordholz

Gepostet von | 10 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

Today, the Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, will visit the naval aviators in Nordholz. He will find out about the diverse capabilities and future direction of the "flying fleet" as well as the status of the introduction of new weapon systems. The closely timed changeover of all flying weapon systems in parallel with the numerous deployments, missions and exercises presents the naval aviators with a variety of challenges. One of these challenges is the creation of the operationally relevant infrastructure for the new weapon systems at the Nordholz site. After the Minister of Defence arrives, he will talk to soldiers from the aircraft and helicopters stationed in Nordholz and find out about the introduction of the multi-purpose helicopter...

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Berlin: new national security and defence industry strategy

Berlin: new national security and defence industry strategy

Gepostet von | 10 Jan 2025 | , , | 0

At the beginning of December 2024, the German government launched the "National Security and Defence Industry Strategy", which had been planned for some time. The cabinet resolution replaces the previous strategy paper from 2020 and responds to the changed security policy circumstances, particularly as a result of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The National Security and Defence Strategy is intended to create the political and economic conditions for industry to provide the goods and services needed and required to protect civil security and access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? You have...

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Frigate 127 - first study funded

Frigate 127 - first study funded

Gepostet von | 9 Jan 2025 | , , , | 3

The federal government has not yet placed the order for the construction of the new F127 anti-aircraft frigates, but the Defence and Budget Committees have nevertheless approved the first funds. The members of both committees voted in favour of concluding a contract with the US defence company Lockheed Martin on 18 December 2024. Lockheed Martin is to use the initial funding of 44.5 million euros to conduct a study to examine whether the Aegis system and the ultimately favoured design of the F127 with a focus on anti-air warfare (AAW) and ballistic missile defence (BMD) are a good match. The money for this air defence system will come from the 2022...

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Russian ships in the Mediterranean - strategic shift from Syria to Libya

Russian ships in the Mediterranean - strategic shift from Syria to Libya

Gepostet von | 4 Jan 2025 | , , , | 0

The sinking of the "Ursa Major" on 23 December 2024 attracted international attention. The Russian cargo ship sank after an explosion in the engine room in international waters in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria. The cause remains unclear, but Moscow claims to be the victim of a terrorist attack. We look at the current movements of the Russian fleet in relation to the Middle-East-North-Africa (MENA) region, particularly Syria and Libya, and raise questions about Moscow's strategic reorientation in the Mediterranean. Ship movements into the Mediterranean The role of the "Ursa Major" and its escorts: The "Ursa Major", formerly known as the "Sparta III", was en route from St....

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