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Arctic sensation

Arctic sensation

Gepostet von | 26. mar 2021 | , , | 0

As was announced today, an "integrated Arctic expedition" of the Russian Navy is currently taking place in the Arctic Ocean. Together with the Russian Geographical Society, a scenario consisting of complex military exercises, research and practical exercises is being carried out for the first time in the Arctic Circle around Franz Josef Land in accordance with a previously defined joint plan. However, the military part seems to predominate. In a video conference with President Vladimir Putin, the commander of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evemnov, reported on the special features and successes achieved so far in the manoeuvre known as Umka-21. Of the 43 planned individual exercises, 35 have been carried out so far, with only ten having been...

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Marine Nationale confiscates drugs

Marine Nationale confiscates drugs

Gepostet von | 26. mar 2021 | , , , | 0

After the British frigate HMS Montrose once again discovered a large quantity of drugs in recent days, the French were obviously not going to stand back. On 21 March, the crew of the helicopter carrier Dixmude stopped a suspicious freighter in the Gulf of Guinea. The ship, sailing under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis, came from South America. The boarding soldiers found suspicious bales, which turned out to be filled with cocaine. Due to the size of the ship, the operation lasted a whole day. The soldiers were able to seize a total of six tonnes of cocaine with a street value of around one billion euros. This is the largest seizure ever...

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A crow's nest for the queen

A crow's nest for the queen

Gepostet von | 26. mar 2021 | , , | 0

The British Navy has put a special helicopter into service. The new Merlin, known as the Crowsnest, stands out from its brothers at first glance. It has a distinctive radar dome, also known as a "bubble", on the port side. This enables it to carry out airborne surveillance. It also enables data exchange and communication with its own aircraft in operation. Accordingly, this powerful component is intended for use on the new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. A team of three people works on board the helicopter: in addition to the pilot, two observers are also on board. With the high...

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Launch for ladies in South Africa

Launch for ladies in South Africa

Gepostet von | 25 Mar 2021 | , , , , | 0

On 25 March, the first of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) was launched at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). The boats are to be used in the fight against drug trafficking and illegal fishing. The boat, which weighs more than 600 tonnes, was brought from the shipyard to the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) synchrolift at the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront basin on the evening of 23 March. This job was carried out by the South African subsidiary of Mammoet from the Netherlands, a company known for extreme heavy haulage. The new building was transported on a 48-axle Self-Propelled Mobile Transporter (SPMT), which was able to perform manoeuvres...

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Change of inspector in Berlin

Change of inspector in Berlin

Gepostet von | 24 Mar 2021 | , , , | 0

There are only a few events in the Inspector General's calendar that he can only attend once in this position. For General Eberhard Zorn, one such event took place today: This afternoon, Zorn handed over command of the German Navy from Vice Admiral Andreas Krause to Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach. This marks the end of an exceptionally long time at the helm of the Navy for Krause. For six and a half years, he was able to steer the fortunes of Germany's smallest armed force. His time in office not only saw the start of the transformation of the Bundeswehr, but also the commissioning of the first Class 125 frigates. The former submarine commander and deputy commander...

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