Category: Security policy

German seaports hope for prioritisation

German seaports hope for prioritisation

Gepostet von | 8 Sep 2025 | , , | 0

Now that Europe and Germany are massively increasing their defence spending, the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) is calling for some of the funds from the special infrastructure and climate neutrality fund to be used for both expansion and protection against potential military attacks. In a letter to Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, it is emphasised that ports are of crucial importance for military logistics in the event of tension and defence and are therefore prime targets for attack. It is not only in the event of war that material and personnel from the Bundeswehr and NATO partners are transported via the seaports. It is therefore an important first step, but by no means sufficient, that the...

Weiterlesen
Canada signs several defence agreements

Canada signs several defence agreements

Gepostet von | 5 Sep 2025 | , , | 0

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed several agreements with international partners during a trip abroad. According to the Canadian Ministry of Defence, this is intended to strengthen cooperation with key allies. In addition to Germany, corresponding agreements were also signed with Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine. To kick off his trip through Europe, Carney first paid a visit to the Ukrainian capital Kiev and took part in the celebrations for Ukraine's Independence Day. During his visit, Carney pledged an additional two billion Canadian dollars (1.24 billion euros) to Ukraine. This includes around 310 million euros as part of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), over...

Weiterlesen
Second fleet service boat starts production earlier

Second fleet service boat starts production earlier

Gepostet von | 4 Sep 2025 | , , , | 0

Big day in Wolgast Steel construction began at the Peene shipyard site in Wolgast for the second Class 424 fleet service boat, which will be launched several months earlier than planned to replace the Bundeswehr's OSTE class in the near future. The approximately 130 metre long ships serve as reconnaissance platforms with state-of-the-art sensor technology and fulfil current military requirements. The accelerated production is being achieved through increased involvement of the Peene shipyard and close cooperation with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Utilisation in order to meet the current challenges....

Weiterlesen
Large-scale exercises to secure the Baltic Sea

Large-scale exercises to secure the Baltic Sea

Gepostet von | 4 Sep 2025 | , , | 0

September is the month of the major exercises Quadriga and Northern Coast From 18 August to 30 September 2025, the Bundeswehr and 13 partner nations will be conducting a large-scale exercise to protect the Baltic Sea region. Up to 8,400 soldiers from various branches of the armed forces will be deployed. Quadriga 2025 serves to strengthen military capabilities, leadership and multinational cooperation in the Baltic Sea region in order to increase the ability to react in the event of a crisis and to secure the defence of the NATO alliance area. Extensive logistical challenges have to be overcome in order to establish this operational readiness. The exercise includes the complex deployment and supply of armoured forces and...

Weiterlesen
Frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" under new command

Frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" under new command

Gepostet von | 4 Sep 2025 | , , | 2

Today, Thursday 4 September 2025, the commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron, Frigate Captain Volker Kübsch, handed over command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" to Frigate Captain Benedikt Eichhorn. "Taking command of the frigate 'Rheinland-Pfalz' is both an honour and an obligation for me. Especially because we find ourselves in a time in which maritime security is of particular importance. I would like to thank my predecessor and the crew for their professionalism and perseverance," said the new commander. The frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" is currently in the shipyard for a scheduled maintenance period. The new commander is already looking to the future and swears...

Weiterlesen
en_GBEnglish
de_DEGerman en_GBEnglish