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The future French aircraft carrier named „France Libre“. Image: MO Porte-Avions / Naval Group
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digital+ contribution France Libre - France names next aircraft carrier and focuses on new dimensions

France Libre - France names its new aircraft carrier „France Libre“: 80,000 tonnes, EMALS system and entry into service planned from 2038....
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Photo: Burning start FD boat, Rheinmetall

Fleet service boat class 424 - third ship goes into construction ahead of schedule

Class 424 fleet service boat: The first steel of the third and final Class 424 fleet service boat was cut at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast on 16 April together with representatives of the BAAINBw and the German Navy. Firing will therefore begin earlier than planned....
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First launch of HMS ACTIVE in March 2026. Image: Babcock
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Inspiration class - Royal Navy pushes ahead with frigate construction in series production

Inspiration class - Great Britain pushes ahead with construction. HMS Active in the water, further frigates planned by 2030 - including export programmes....
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Photo: TKMS building in Kiel. Picture TKMS
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TKMS and DLR want to pool expertise

TKMS and DLR - the German Aerospace Centre - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strategically expand their existing collaboration. The aim is to pool expertise and drive forward joint research and development activities....
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Photo: Strait of Hormuz Naval Shipping Administration, German Navy
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Iran conflict and the critical maritime situation - Update

Iran conflict: The situation in the Iran conflict and in the Persian Gulf remains highly dynamic. 129 ships with a German connection are affected, 54 of which are in the Persian Gulf...
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RSS Invincible from TKMS Photo: Michael Nitz

TKMS intensifies cooperation with Singapore

TKMS deepens cooperation with Singapore - TKMS and the marine division of ST Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint maintenance and service centre for Singapore and international operators of TKMS submarines....
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Photo: (from left to right): Dr Sabine Schulz, Head of Maritime Economy at IHK Schleswig-Holstein, Dr Reinhard Lüken, Managing Director VSM, Minister of Economic Affairs Claus-Ruhe Madsen, Malte Witowski, Managing Director Friesland-Kabel GmbH and IHK President Knud Hansen.
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Schleswig-Holstein's maritime industry as a strategic location factor

Maritime Industry Schleswig-Holstein - The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is calling for better framework conditions for the maritime industry in Schleswig-Holstein. Authorisations, infrastructure and skilled workers determine competitiveness....
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Photo: Project ELF from German Naval Yards, GNYK
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German Naval Yards - the super order

GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel signs new contract for the construction of a superyacht hull over 100 metres long for a superyacht GNYK announces that the contract has been awarded by Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R). A&R is internationally recognised for its exceptional capabilities in the construction of bespoke superyachts. The project includes the...

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VSM Association News February 2022 published with a "bang"
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VSM and IG Metall Küste call for decisive action plan for maritime industry

VSM and IG Metall Küste: The maritime industry in Germany faces considerable growth opportunities - but needs clear political priorities and a reliable framework....
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Photo: SYNAPSIS WINB, Anschütz

SYNAPSIS integrates the AEGIS Combat System

SYNAPSIS AEGIS Integration: Anschütz is expanding its SYNAPSIS navigation platform to include a GEDMS interface for integrating the AEGIS Combat System. The new software module improves interoperability and data exchange between navigation and combat systems....
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