Category: Security policy

Hunting for yachts

Hunting for yachts

Posted by | 10 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Russian oligarchs try to keep their toys safe There is increasing news about Russian super-rich who can no longer keep their yachts safe. Most of the Russians on the annual Forbes list of billionaires have not yet been sanctioned by the United States and its allies, and their superyachts are still cruising the world's oceans. For Russian oligarchs, a superyacht is essential because it is part of the image, a prerequisite. There is also a kind of arms race to see who has the biggest, longest and most elaborate yacht. That's why the gentlemen are being hit in a sensitive spot - the sanctioning has begun:...

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German Navy: "We brought out everything that floats"

German Navy: "We brought out everything that floats"

Posted by | 10 Mar 2022 | , , , | 3

The conflict in Ukraine has led to a deployment of the German Navy on an unprecedented scale. As the future inspector of the navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, said, a total of 24 ships are deployed in the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea, including three frigates. "We have brought out everything that floats. This allows us to show our presence together with our NATO partners." Among other things, the ships are part of the so-called permanent NATO units. These are at the highest level of combat readiness and the soldiers are optimally...

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DWT Symposium Prospects for the defence industry 2022

DWT Symposium Prospects for the defence industry 2022

Posted by | 9 Mar 2022 | , , , , | 0

At the symposium 'Prospects for the defence industry', representatives from the official side will meet with representatives from the fields of defence technology and the defence industry. For more than ten years, DWT and SGW have been offering a tried-and-tested dialogue and information platform with this event, which marks the start of the annual programme. Due to the formation of the new government, the date has been postponed to 7 March 2022, and the change in German security policy initiated on 27 February has given the event a new impetus. This gave high-ranking representatives of the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) the opportunity to give an indication of the 'Special Fund Bundeswehr' announced by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz....

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Putin's war against Ukraine

Putin's war against Ukraine

Posted by | 8 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Auswirkungen auf Schifffahrt und Handel - impacts on global shipping markets - By Prof Dr Uwe K. Jenisch Maritime trade with Russia Deliveries of oil. Gas, coal, grain and raw materials from Russia by ship will largely cease, as will container, ferry and feeder traffic with Russian ports. ports. New cargoes to and from Russia are rejected. Russian ships are being turned away in many ports around the world. Pipelines remain open for the time being. The northern Black Sea, including the Azov Sea, is a "war zone" under insurance law, which means that all traffic there has come to a standstill. At least 4 ships have been shot at. No go area with AIS spoofing. Importance of the Russ. merchant fleet...

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Changing chairs in the navy

Changing chairs in the navy

Posted by | 7 Mar 2022 | , , , | 0

Soon to be Inspector Navy: Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack - As already reported on marineforum.online, Inspector General Eberhard Zorn will hand over command of the German Navy to Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack on 11 March 2022. Jan Christian Kaack is currently Commander of the Fleet and Support Forces and Deputy Inspector General of the Navy. He has been in temporary command of the navy since the end of January. Born in Eutin, he gained command experience on fast patrol boats, destroyers, frigates and as an operations and training officer in the French Navy on board the French training ship Jeanne d'Arc. From 2003 to 2004, he was commander of the frigate "Bayern", which recently returned successfully from the Indo-Pacific. Post as officer in charge...

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