Category: Security policy

Defence industry is satisfied with the coalition agreement

Defence industry is satisfied with the coalition agreement

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

New coalition agreement fulfils many of the recently articulated expectations of the Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie e.V. (BDSV) In recent months, the BDSV had formulated clearly defined prerequisites for a further increase in industrial capacities in favour of rapid equipping of the Bundeswehr with its "BDSV 10". The new coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD fulfils many of these expectations. BDSV Managing Director Dr Hans Christoph Atzpodien commented: "The preamble to the agreement already sets the right tone with the words: 'Germany is facing historic challenges. ... Strength is the prerequisite for peace. That is why we want to be able to defend ourselves in order not to defend ourselves...

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Frigate "Baden-Württemberg" back to Wilhelmshaven

Frigate "Baden-Württemberg" back to Wilhelmshaven

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2025 | , , , | 0

540 days away from home On 11 April 2025, the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" returns to Wilhelmshaven. The frigate had set sail on 20 October 2023, initially to take part in UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon). The subsequent Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) then took her around the world. Ports included Halifax, New York, Pearl Harbor with participation in the RIMPAC manoeuvre, as well as several port calls in the Far East and India. After a stop in Cape Town, the ship returned to the Mediterranean for UNIFIL. Under the command of frigate captain Bogislav-Jesko von Puttkamer, the embarkation crew took over the "Baden-Württemberg" in Singapore...

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Russia: Combat icebreaker Ivan Papanin in Severomorsk

Russia: Combat icebreaker Ivan Papanin in Severomorsk

Gepostet von | 7 Apr 2025 | , , , | 0

On 31 March 2025, the "Ivan Papanin", Russia's first "combat icebreaker", reached its home port of Severomorsk after being observed leaving the Baltic Sea on 25 March. According to information from the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation, the ship is to carry out ice trials over the next three months near Franz Josef Land, the archipelago between Svalbard and Severnaya Zemlya about 1,000 kilometres north of Murmansk. The "Ivan Papanin" is not a classic icebreaker, but a patrol vessel assigned to the navy, which has an ice class of at least Arc6. This means it is capable of breaking ice up to 1.6 metres thick. It was launched on 19 April 2017...

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Maritime solidarity: MTS Parow donates €25,000 to good causes!

Maritime solidarity: MTS Parow donates €25,000 to good causes!

Gepostet von | 3 Apr 2025 | , , , , | 0

From 25 November to 19 December, members of the Parow Naval Technology School ran their traditional naval punch stall at the Stralsund Christmas market on the initiative of the NCO interest group. The maritime classic enjoyed great popularity, far beyond the regional borders. With a great deal of personal commitment and in their free time, the members of the MTS Parow were able to raise an impressive €25,000. The proceeds will now be distributed to regional charitable organisations that are particularly committed to helping children and young people. The organisations supported include the children's and youth hospice, the Stralsund music school and the support association for people with dementia. This fantastic campaign once again demonstrates the strong...

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TKMS and Ulstein Werft want to work together

TKMS and Ulstein Werft want to work together

Gepostet von | 31 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Further step in German-Norwegian cooperation thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Norwegian Ulstein Verft signed a letter of intent at the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) trade fair in Oslo to strengthen industrial cooperation in Norway. The aim is to combine the capabilities of both shipyards. The letter of intent of 26 March is an important step towards strengthening industrial cooperation between Germany and Norway. The agreement stipulates that if an order is awarded for the next Norwegian frigate programme, significant value creation will take place in Norway. The signing, which took place at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems stand, underlines the German commitment to working with Norwegian shipbuilders to utilise local know-how and expertise in the...

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