Category: Security policy

"SeaKing Mk 41 flight operations ended"

reported the Commodore of MFG 5, Captain Carsten Holtgreve, to the Commander of the Naval Aviation Command, Captain Broder Nielsen. Prior to this, the squadron commander, frigate captain Thomas Richter, had signed off the last two helicopters after they had landed. The members of the entire squadron were on board the 89 + 63, which has now become a cult retro livery, and the 89 + 58, which was painted in a special livery. Together, they had prepared the last Kings' with dignity and recognisable melancholy for their last outing, showed what they could do once again and then touched down for the last time. The hovering time beforehand was very long so that all the photographers...

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Presentation of the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen"

Am Montag, den 2. September um 08:50 Uhr, fand die feierliche Zeremonie zur Verleihung der Gefechtsmedaille an die Besatzung der Fregatte "Hessen" statt. Neben ihr wurde zusätzlich die nationale sowie die EU-Medaille verliehen. Die Fregatte und ihre Besatzungsangehörigen sind das erste geschlossene Kontingent der Bundeswehr, das mit dieser Einsatzmedaille ausgezeichnet wird. Die Veranstaltung würdigt den außergewöhnlichen Einsatz und die besonderen Verdienste der Besatzungsmitglieder, die im Rahmen von EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force) Aspides einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Sicherheit und Stabilität im Roten Meer geleistet haben. Die Verleihung findet im Beisein der Parlamentarischen Staatssekretärin Siemtje Möller und hochrangigen Militärvertretern, wie...

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Friesland-Kabel concludes framework agreement with tkms

Friesland Kabel announces that it has signed a long-term contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the supply of cables to equip submarines. According to Friesland-Kabel, the successful conclusion of the contract strengthens its position as a reliable partner in the maritime supply industry in both the civil and military sectors. According to the Norderstedt-based company, the trust placed in the quality and reliability of Friesland-Kabel's services marks another milestone in the company's successful history. The Friesland-Kabel team is looking forward to the long-term and cooperative partnership with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.and contribute to the high performance and reliability of the...

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Hamburg: Japanese training association visits

While the German Indo-Pacific unit consisting of the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" are visiting Tokyo, a Japanese training unit consisting of the training ship "Kashima" (143 metres, 5,500 tonnes, commissioned in 1995) and the guided missile destroyer "Shimakaze" (130 metres, 4,300 tonnes, commissioned in 1988) moored at the Überseebrücke in the port of Hamburg on Thursday. There are around 600 crew members on board, including around 190 cadets. As the inspector of the German Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Kaack, had already emphasised at the send-off of our own unit for Operation Indo-Pacific Deployment, the world's oceans must not be viewed separately: "These...

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MS&D 2024 - what it's all about!

Every two years, the world of shipping comes together in Hamburg for SMM. It has long been customary to use this occasion not only to celebrate the booming industry, but also to take a look at the risks. This is why the Maritime Security and Defence (MS&D) conference is held. The motto of this year's SMM is "Driving the Maritime Transition". Nowhere are the changes to be managed on the world's oceans more evident than in the area of security. It is the traditional theme of the MS&D - this year under completely different auspices than in the past. Civil and military shipping are equally challenged....

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