The Russian shipbuilding industry is now feeling the effects of Western sanctions more clearly. According to the latest reports, a major order for urgently needed icebreakers has been cancelled. Russian media report that the state-owned port operator Rosmorport has cancelled an order to a Russian shipyard for two icebreakers worth over 171 million euros....
Der Einsatzgruppenversorger „Berlin“ hat in Nuuk festgemacht, der Hauptstadt Grönlands. Zuvor hatte das deutsche Schiff den Polarkreis überquert und Kampfschiffe der SNMG1, darunter auch die deutsche Fregatte "Hamburg", mit Kraftstoff versorgt. Was die Deutsche Marine und die NATO überhaupt im Nordatlantik machen, ist im Bericht der Bundeswehr zu erfahren. Video...
The number of recruits in the German armed forces rose by 28 per cent between January and the end of July 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Defence (BMVg), this is a consequence of NATO plans to strengthen defence and a reaction to the increasing threat from Russia. This means that in this...
The integrated communication system that Rohde & Schwarz is supplying for the Royal Australian Navy's new Hunter-class frigates will be equipped with communication masts from STS Defence. Three years ago, Rohde & Schwarz Australia was selected by prime contractor BAE Systems Australia to supply the Hunter-class frigates, which Australia plans to commission from 2032, with...
Wilhelmshaven - Under the motto: "The world is coming to Bremerhaven - and you are right in the middle of it", the city of Bremerhaven is celebrating Sail 2025 from 13 August 2025 to 17 August 2025, with the frigate "Bayern" and the sail training ship "Gorch Fock" taking part. The "Gorch Fock" will be launched on 13 August 2025...
In the summer of 2025, the Russian Navy deployed surface units and a conventional submarine between the Baltic Sea, the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The deployments were visibly and operationally closely interlinked. What can be seen as a reaction to NATO activities is also an expression of strategic adaptation and political signalling at sea. Frigate rotation: "Admiral Grigorovich" in the...
F126 - possible cancellation - options and consequences An analysis of the F126 frigate project: on the causes of the delay, cost risks and alternatives. Shipbuilding at a turning point Germany's largest naval construction project since 1945, the F126 frigate project, is facing considerable delays and cost increases: The delivery of the first frigate, originally planned for 2028, will be...
Zusammenarbeit des BAAINBw mit dem dänischen Verteidigungsministerium In seinem Beschaffungsprozess für eine Zwischenlösung im Bereich bodengestützte Luft- und Raketenabwehr (SBAMD) hat sich das dänische Verteidigungsministerium für das System IRIS-T SLM von Diehl Defence entschieden. Helmut Rauch, CEO von Diehl Defence, und Ralph Herzog, Vizepräsident des Bundesamts für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und...
Currently undergoing deep sea trials north of Skagen After a long construction phase and subsequent harbour trials, the third submarine of the Dolphin II class, the INS Drakon, finally began its sea trials in the Bay of Kiel on Wednesday afternoon. The eight-hour maiden voyage started in the morning when the 73-metre-long submarine left its berth in Kiel...
Task force provider "Berlin" departs for the "Atlantic Bear" manoeuvre On Sunday, 3 August 2025, the task force provider "Berlin" under the command of frigate captain Karsten Uwe Schlüter will leave its home port of Wilhelmshaven. When the ship cast off, there will also be people on board during the course of the voyage who will be...
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