Category: Security policy

Friesland-Kabel concludes framework agreement with tkms

Friesland Kabel announces that it has signed a long-term contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the supply of cables to equip submarines. According to Friesland-Kabel, the successful conclusion of the contract strengthens its position as a reliable partner in the maritime supply industry in both the civil and military sectors. According to the Norderstedt-based company, the trust placed in the quality and reliability of Friesland-Kabel's services marks another milestone in the company's successful history. The Friesland-Kabel team is looking forward to the long-term and cooperative partnership with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.and contribute to the high performance and reliability of the...

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Hamburg: Japanese training association visits

While the German Indo-Pacific unit consisting of the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" are visiting Tokyo, a Japanese training unit consisting of the training ship "Kashima" (143 metres, 5,500 tonnes, commissioned in 1995) and the guided missile destroyer "Shimakaze" (130 metres, 4,300 tonnes, commissioned in 1988) moored at the Überseebrücke in the port of Hamburg on Thursday. There are around 600 crew members on board, including around 190 cadets. As the inspector of the German Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Kaack, had already emphasised at the send-off of our own unit for Operation Indo-Pacific Deployment, the world's oceans must not be viewed separately: "These...

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MS&D 2024 - what it's all about!

Every two years, the world of shipping comes together in Hamburg for SMM. It has long been customary to use this occasion not only to celebrate the booming industry, but also to take a look at the risks. This is why the Maritime Security and Defence (MS&D) conference is held. The motto of this year's SMM is "Driving the Maritime Transition". Nowhere are the changes to be managed on the world's oceans more evident than in the area of security. It is the traditional theme of the MS&D - this year under completely different auspices than in the past. Civil and military shipping are equally challenged....

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Rhön back!

The fuel transporter "Rhön" is expected to return to its home port of Wilhelmshaven on Saturday, 31 August 2024. The ship has been participating in the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG 1) as the German contribution to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force Maritime (VJTF M) since 1 April 2024. The operational area was the North Sea, Baltic Sea and North Atlantic. The "Rhön", as a floating refuelling station, ensured the supply of fuel for the participating NATO partners. This contribution significantly increased the sea endurance and endurance of the SNMG 1, as well as effectively supporting the VJTF M's ability to act and its high level of readiness. The "Rhön"...

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Aircraft carrier supplied!

What a day at sea for the German Navy! The task force supply ship "Frankfurt am Main" supplied the Italian Navy's aircraft carrier "Cavour" with fuel. It was spectacular, as the navy announced on "X". The RAS (Replenishment at Sea) was a perfect symphony of German precision and Italian flair in the Pacific, they reported with pride. For the Indo-Pacific task force, the journey continues after the port call in Tokyo. There was no further information about the reason for the pit stop in Yokusuka, the base of the JPN Navy and 7th US Fleet. Participation in the NOBLE RAVEN manoeuvre is now on the...

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