In 2019, Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was still dreaming of an aircraft carrier. Now, just over three years later, the wish has become a reality and the minister was able to gain an insight into the capabilities of naval aviators on board a carrier. Contrary to expectations, however, it was not the blue and gold flag of Europe that flew at the top, but...
Submarines are still one of the most dangerous naval assets. They are neither fast and agile, nor can they visually impress the enemy with fearsome weapons. However, their ability to dive into the depths of the ocean and pose a danger that is extremely difficult to locate has made them a favourite of naval...
The 14 strategic submarines of the US Navy have one mission: to remain undetected. They spend their rather boring lives patrolling the world's oceans, usually lasting between 70 and 90 days. Their job is to remain undetectable to a potential adversary and thus ensure the United States' nuclear second-strike capability...
On 23 June, the British destroyer Defender incurred the displeasure of the Russians in waters south of Crimea. Apparently, it was travelling through an area that Russia has considered to be its territorial waters since the annexation of Crimea. As a result, Russian fighter planes and ships harassed it, causing the Defender to change course.
The Indian frigate Tabar set off on a four-month voyage to Europe in mid-June. After crossing the Mediterranean, the Tabar will enter the Atlantic via the Strait of Gibraltar and then head north. It will sail across the North and Baltic Seas to Russia, where...
The Royal Navy has extended a contract with Airbus for satellite-based maritime surveillance by one year. This was preceded by a proof-of-concept phase. Under the agreement, the Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC) will be provided with images from optical and radar sources and reports generated from them. This will continue to ensure the seamless observation of...
While the thermometers in Central Europe are showing summer heat, the British research vessel Protector has set an icy record. Never before has a Royal Navy ship travelled further north than 80° 41.5' N. To be fair, this does not include submarines travelling under the perpetual ice in order to reach the...
"100 Tage im Amt – Worauf es mir ankommt“ Am Freitag, den 25. Juni, hat Vizeadmiral Kay-Achim Schönbach seine erste Grundsatzrede gehalten. Die Wahl des Ortes – der Marineunteroffizierschule in Plön – begründete er gleich zu Beginn damit, dass die MUS eine bedeutende Institution in der Marine sei. Die Maaten...
The Bundeswehr's decision to procure the P-8A from Boeing has been a long time coming. Now the first co-operations are already forming. Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) and Lufthansa Technik have signed a letter of intent with the Americans to examine opportunities for co-operation in the areas of system integration, training, maintenance and overhaul. "Together...
Seit Montag, 21. Juni 2021 übte die Bundespolizei den Einsatz und das internationale Zusammenwirken von Spezialkräften bei maritimen Gefahrenlagen. Unterstützt wurde sie dabei, wie bereits in den Jahren zuvor, vom Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrografie (BSH). Die Herausforderung in diesem Jahr bildete eine ganz besondere Kooperation: Neben den Kräften der...
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