Category: Security policy

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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German Navy takes on more responsibility

German Navy takes on more responsibility

Gepostet von | 28 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

German Navy now leads all of the Bundeswehr's maritime operations The Bundeswehr has reorganised its military operations command. Maritime operations are now all tactically and operationally led by the German Navy. These include the NATO Aegean Support Mission, the Mediterranean Operation Irini, Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides in the Red Sea and participation in the United Nations peacekeeping mission UNIFIL in Lebanon. The German Navy implements the requirements of the Operational Command of the Bundeswehr. In this context, the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, visited the German contingent of UNIFIL from 25 to 26 March 2025 to get his own impression of the...

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Greyshark - a German underwater drone

Greyshark - a German underwater drone

Gepostet von | 26 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Euroatlas and EvoLogics are presenting their latest development at the UDT (Undersea Defence Technology), which began on 25 March in Oslo: the GREYSHARK™ underwater drone. This is an autonomous underwater vehicle that sets new standards in terms of endurance, speed and versatility. According to the manufacturer, Greyshark could be one of the most versatile and enduring AUVs in its class. Following its presentation at Euronaval in November 2024 and at Xponential Europe in Düsseldorf in February 2025, the joint product from Euroatlas and EvoLogics will be a crowd-puller in Oslo. Fuel-Cell enables long operating times With an operating time of up to 16 weeks at low...

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Denmark procures Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) from Kongsberg

Denmark procures Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) from Kongsberg

Gepostet von | 26 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Denmark has ordered Naval Strike Missiles and thus becomes the 14th user of NSM. The Procurement and Logistics Organisation of the Danish Ministry of Defence (DALO) has agreed a government-to-government contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (FMA) for the delivery of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) worth 2.1 billion Norwegian kroner (equivalent to 180 million euros). The supplier is the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Denmark intends to equip the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates with the missile. The NSM was developed by Kongsberg together with MBDA. The 407 kg missile can reach a high subsonic speed with its rocket propulsion system and can hit targets at distances of more...

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