Category: Security policy

Hensoldt with significant sales growth

Countries around the world are increasing their defence spending. Hensoldt AG, which manufactures radar equipment and optronics for military purposes, among other things, is also benefiting from this. In the past financial year, the order backlog rose by 55 per cent to a record 3.4 billion euros thanks to a series of new major projects. The turnover generated increased by 8.3 per cent to 1.2 billion euros. Despite start-up losses in the early phase of major projects, the adjusted EBITDA margin (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) improved to 18.2 percent, which corresponds to EUR 219 million. As a result, the adjusted free cash flow also increased from 75 million to 196 million euros. CEO...

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Concerns about piracy in West Africa

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has expressed his deep concern about the escalation of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. At the same time, he pointed out that ships travelling in this highly dangerous sea area should follow the Best Management Practices (BMP) for West Africa drawn up by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). This should prevent or at least make attacks more difficult and deter attackers. In addition, attacks should be reported better and faster to the relevant authorities so that assistance can be provided promptly. Lim had issued a circular to all stakeholders, including shipowners, the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and...

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