Category: Security policy

The fight against drug smuggling: a worthwhile mission in the Caribbean

The fight against drug smuggling: a worthwhile mission in the Caribbean

Posted by | 19 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

The HNLMS Holland has only been in the Caribbean since May, but the results are already impressive. At the end of last week, the crew was able to stop drug smugglers twice from bringing their valuable cargo to the USA. In the first case, a suspicious speedboat was discovered on Friday. As it did not stop despite radio calls, the two Dutch fast response boats were launched. Although they were able to catch up with the smuggler boat, they were initially unable to bring it to a halt. Only targeted shots at the outboard engines of the fleeing go-fast put an end to the pursuit. At...

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Japan-US co-operation in the Pacific

Japan-US co-operation in the Pacific

Posted by | 15 Jun 2021 | , , , | 1

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, conducted cross-deck transfers with the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and tactical manoeuvres. A hovercraft (LCAC) from the USS New Orleans successfully entered the well deck of the Shimokita, and in return the Japanese LCAC made a detour to the USS Germantown. At the end, the opportunity for a photex was not to be missed. The three participating US amphibious ships...

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Corvette Braunschweig on UN mission

Corvette Braunschweig on UN mission

Posted by | 13 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

Due to the pandemic-related situation, the departure took place in private and without ceremony. The commander of the 1st Corvette Squadron, Frigate Captain Florian Feld (45), explained: "It was with a heavy heart that we decided to take this step. However, the safety of all involved has the highest priority".
In addition to the German blue helmets, ships and boats from Brazil, Greece, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Turkey are also involved in the UN mission in the Mediterranean. The main task of the marines will be maritime surveillance. This also includes co-operation with the Lebanese authorities and training the Lebanese navy in coastal protection. Since the beginning of the year, the entire naval unit has been under the German command of Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz.
At the end of October, the "Bravo" crew will be relieved by the "Charlie" crew and return to Warnemünde. The corvette "Braunschweig", on the other hand, will remain in the eastern Mediterranean.

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Fincantieri celebrates success in Indonesia

Fincantieri celebrates success in Indonesia

Posted by | 11 Jun 2021 | , , , , | 0

Der italienische Konzern Fincantieri erhielt in Indonesien den Zuschlag für einen Vertrag über die Lieferung von sechs Fremm-Fregatten, die Modernisierung und den Verkauf von zwei Fregatten der Maestrale-Klasse sowie die mit beiden Programmen verbundene logistische Unterstützung. Die Modernisierung der beiden Schiffe der Maestrale-Klasse, die Fincantieri nach ihrer Außerdienststellung von der italienischen Marine übernehmen wird, soll in Italien durchgeführt werden. Die indonesische Marine betreibt unter anderem zwei moderne Fregatten der Martadinata-Klasse (ein Sigma-Design von Damen Naval Shipbuilding) sowie fünf ehemalige Fregatten der niederländischen Marine der Van-Speijk-Klasse. Zu den größeren Überwassereinheiten zählen weiterhin zehn Korvetten niederländischer und britischer Herkunft. Hinzu kommen 14...

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Abstecher ins Schwarze Meer

Abstecher ins Schwarze Meer

Posted by | 11 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

Der britische Zerstörer Defender hat die Teilnahme an der NATO-Operation Sea Guardian beendet und zusammen mit der niederländischen Fregatte Evertsen Istanbul für einen kurzen Hafenaufenthalt angesteuert. Beide Schiffe sind Teil der UK Carrier Strike Group 21 rund um die Queen Elizabeth. Nun wird die Defender das Schwarze Meer für einen Abstecher ansteuern. Während der vergangenen Wochen war der Zerstörer vom Typ 45 bei Sea Guardian eingebunden, um ein Lagebild im Mittelmeer zu erstellen und verdächtige Schiffe zu überprüfen, die Waffen oder andere für terroristische Organisationen bestimmte Lieferungen an Bord transportieren. „Nach mehr als zwölf Monaten Vorbereitungen und den zusätzlichen...

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