Category: Security policy

Recommended reading: Annual report of the naval command

Recommended reading: Annual report of the naval command

Posted by | 22 Nov 2023 | , , , , , | 0

The Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, presented the annual report of the Naval Command at the Maritime Convention in Berlin on 21 November 2023. He explained: "The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, which has continued with unchanged intensity since February last year, clearly demonstrates not only the vulnerability of our globally networked world economy, but also continues to have an impact on the global flow of goods". Referring to the global security policy challenges, he explained: "With the 2023 plan, I have reaffirmed the path we have taken to consistently align the German Navy with the requirements of national and alliance defence. With our 'Naval Course...

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Evacuation unit Cyprus is reduced

Evacuation unit Cyprus is reduced

Posted by | 22 Nov 2023 | , , , | 0

In a joint press release from the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Defence, the Federal Government announced its decision to reduce the forces of the task force for a military evacuation operation. For this reason, the departure of the task force provider "Bonn" planned for 23 November is not necessary. A possible evacuation of German citizens via a seagoing naval unit will continue to be ensured without restriction. The "Frankfurt am Main" is currently on a NATO support mission in the Aegean. It was intended to replace her with the "Bonn". The ship and crew of the "Frankfurt am Main" were to be given the opportunity to prepare for the Indo-Pacific deployment next year....

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BDSV: Friedrich Lürssen übergab Vorstandsplatz an Tim Wagner

BDSV: Friedrich Lürssen übergab Vorstandsplatz an Tim Wagner

Posted by | 22 Nov 2023 | , , | 0

Friedrich Lürssen, Gesellschafter der Lürssen-Unternehmensgruppe, schied nach vierzehn Jahren Mitarbeit aus dem Vorstand des Bundesverbands der Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie (BDSV). Tim Wagner, CEO der NVL Group übernahm während einer Mitgliederversammlung am 16. November 2023 das Amt des Schatzmeisters. Der Bremer Werftführer war bis 2012 Präsident des BDSV, der sich 2009 aus dem Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie bildete. Davor war er, ab 2004, Vorsitzender des Ausschusses für Verteidigungswirtschaft des Bundesverbandes der Deutschen Industrie (BDI). Der BDSV versteht sich als Vertreter der Interessen der deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie. Der Verband will die Unternehmen im nationalen und internationalen Wettbewerb unterstützen und sieht...

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Fassmer builds OPV for Singapore

Fassmer builds OPV for Singapore

Posted by | 22 Nov 2023 | , , , , | 0

According to a press release issued by Singapore's Ministry of Defence on 20 November 2023, the city state is procuring four new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), which will be manufactured by German shipyard Fassmer. According to the announcement, the units are based on the design of the OPVs used by the German Federal Police. This suggests that they will be vehicles similar to the Potsdam class. The OPVs are to be delivered in stages from 2028. Until then, the existing Sentinel-class Maritime Security and Response Vessels (MSRV - as classified by Singapore) will remain in service. The Fassmer shipyard in Berne on the Weser opposite Bremen-Blumenthal has not yet delivered...

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Pipeline for Rügen liquefied natural gas terminal fully approved

Pipeline for Rügen liquefied natural gas terminal fully approved

Posted by | 22 Nov 2023 | , , , | 0

The responsible mining authority in Stralsund has approved the second section and thus the entire 50 km long connection pipeline between the gas pipeline hub in Lubmin - east of the city of Greifswald - and Mukran in Sassnitz on the island of Rügen. The pipeline will transport the liquefied natural gas delivered by ship to Mukran, where it will be regasified on so-called "FSRUs", to the hub in Lubmin, from where it will be fed into the long-distance gas pipeline network. FSRU stands for Floating Storage and Regasification Unit. Two of these units are planned in Mukran: The "Neptune", which is currently still moored off Lubmin, and the "Transgas Power", which will be...

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