The Japanese landing ship Shimokita was able to train with US units for two days. In the Philippine Sea, the 8900-ton displacement Osumi-class ship joined the Americans to practice various manoeuvres and procedures on a binational level. On the first day, the lead ship, the USS America, performed cross-deck transfers with the tilt-rotor aircraft...
Rostock blue helmet soldiers leave their home port with corvette "Braunschweig" Today at 4.45 pm, the corvette "Braunschweig" left its home port of Warnemünde to take part in the UNIFIL mission (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) off the Lebanese coast. Under the command of frigate captain Philipp Wohlrab (38), the crew of "Bravo" has prepared for the...
The Italian group Fincantieri has been awarded a contract in Indonesia for the delivery of six Fremm frigates, the modernisation and sale of two Maestrale-class frigates and the logistical support associated with both programmes. The modernisation of the two Maestrale-class vessels, which Fincantieri will purchase from the Indonesian...
The British destroyer Defender has ended its participation in the NATO operation Sea Guardian and, together with the Dutch frigate Evertsen, has called at Istanbul for a short port call. Both ships are part of UK Carrier Strike Group 21 around the Queen Elizabeth. The Defender will now visit the Black Sea for a...
The GERMAN MARITIME INSTITUTE has a new President - Vice Admiral Hans-Joachim Stricker has handed over his office to Rear Admiral (ret.) Karsten Schneider. At its board meeting on 4 June 2021, the full board of the GERMAN MARITIME INSTITUTE appointed retired Rear Admiral Karsten Schneider as its new president. Schneider succeeds retired Vice Admiral Hans-Joachim Stricker, who will...
The 50th Baltic Operations exercise in the Baltic Region, kicked off on June 6. Between June 6-18, air and maritime assets from 18 NATO Allies and partner nations will participate in live training events that include air defence, anti-submarine warfare, amphibious operations, maritime interdiction, mine countermeasure operations. "This year, we...
During a trilateral meeting in Toulon on 3 June 2021, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday, Admiral Tony Radakin, First Sea Lord of the British Royal Navy and Admiral Pierre Vandier, Inspector of the French Navy, signed a further cooperation agreement. In it, they renew their commitment to closer co-operation...
The die is cast. The BMVg has decided in favour of the P-8A Poseidon from Boeing to replace the German Navy's ageing P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. A parliamentary referral is to take place before the summer break in order to avoid a looming capability gap at the last minute. The replacement procurement had become necessary after...
Munitions in the sea - Kiel Munition Clearance Week aims to promote the removal of contaminated sites in the sea Over 1.5 million tonnes of munitions are rusting away on the seabed. Their explosives endanger shipping, the environment and people. The issue is not only relevant for coastal regions: Carcinogenic substances from the munitions enter the sea via fish...
After four years, the British landing ship Cardigan Bay returns home. The ship and crew were stationed in Bahrain as part of a forward deployment together with four minesweepers. During her time in the Persian Gulf, the Cardigan Bay, which belongs to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), served as a command and supply ship and...
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