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Sea Lion lands on EGV for the first time

Sea Lion lands on EGV for the first time

Gepostet von | 17 Mar 2021 | , , | 0

In the coming years, the new NH90 NTH helicopters will replace the German Navy's familiar Sea Kings. The naval aviators took delivery of the first examples in mid-2020. However, it will be some time before the Sea Lion is available to the fleet as an operational helicopter. However, another hurdle has now been overcome: On 17 March, a Sea Lion landed on a task force provider for the first time. The Bonn was moored at the pier in Wilhelmshaven when the 79+55 touched down. The transfer to the hangar was successfully tested. The participants were very satisfied with the success ...

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Naval aviators: Will Orion become Poseidon?

Naval aviators: Will Orion become Poseidon?

Gepostet von | 15 Mar 2021 | , , | 0

Following the decision in summer 2020 to freeze the modernisation of the MPA, an interim solution was envisaged until the Franco-German MAWS (Maritime Airborne Warfare System) project is realised. Abandoning the capabilities for maritime surveillance would lead to a massive loss in independent situation analysis. Added to this is NATO's highly prioritised submarine hunting capability, which significantly strengthens Germany's contribution to the protection of sea lanes. Maintaining this capability is therefore of great importance in terms of defence policy.

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Italian-French submarine hunting exercise

Italian-French submarine hunting exercise

Gepostet von | 14 Mar 2021 | , , | 0

On 6 and 7 March, the Marine Nationale and Marina Militare held a joint submarine hunting exercise in the waters of the central Mediterranean. The Italian frigates Alpino and Margottini and the French Languedoc were involved. The three ships are Fremm frigates, a joint Italian-French project. The task of the ships was to track down the Italian submarine Venuti. In addition to their own helicopters, the frigates also had a French Breguet Atlantique 2 at their disposal for the extensive aerial search. This had been transferred to Sigonella Air Force Base for the exercise. From the Maristaeli Naval Air Base in Catania, a French...

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FGS Berlin supplies Spanish frigates

FGS Berlin supplies Spanish frigates

Gepostet von | 13 Mar 2021 | , , , | 0

The task force provider Berlin left Wilhelmshaven on 5 March and is currently on its way to the area of operations. It will soon join the EU Operation Irini and monitor compliance with the arms embargo off the coast of Libya. Until then, Commander Stefan Klatt and his crew have used the time to bring their skills up to date. Today, 13 March, the Berlin conducted a RAS manoeuvre with the frigates Victoria and Numancia. Fuel was transferred to the Spanish ships. Both frigates belong to the Santa Maria class and were commissioned at the end of the 1980s. With a length of 139 metres, they displace around...

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