Category: Armed Forces

European Union and Indonesia organise first joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea

European Union and Indonesia organise first joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea

Gepostet von | 22 Aug 2022 | , , , , | 0

On 14 and 15 August 2022, the European Union (EU) and Indonesia conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea. The exercise involved the Sigma corvette "Sultan Iskandar Muda" of the Indonesian Navy and the Italian frigate "Virginio Fasan" (Bergamini-class) of the European Union Naval Force - Somalia - Operation ATALANTA. The exercise was based on the scenario of an anti-piracy operation. It included helicopter landings on deck, complex tactical manoeuvres at sea, boarding of suspicious vessels and replenishment of fuel supplies at sea (Replenishment at Sea RAS). The EU project CRIMARIO (Critical Maritime Routes in the Indo-Pacific) presented its platform IORIS (Indo-Pacific Regional...

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Revision of - Project 03160: Russia wants to modernise its Raptor combat boats

Revision of - Project 03160: Russia wants to modernise its Raptor combat boats

Gepostet von | 19 Aug 2022 | , , , , | 0

Based on the findings from the Ukraine war, Russia apparently wants to modernise its fleet of Project 03160 Raptor combat boats. This was announced by the contracted shipyard in a statement. In addition to armament, the focus of the measure will also be on the protection of the boats. The Project 03160 patrol boat, which is designed and manufactured by the St. Petersburg-based Pella shipyard, has been in service with the Russian armed forces since 2015. With a length of 16.7 m and a width of 4 m, the Raptors have a maximum displacement of 23 tonnes according to the manufacturer and can carry a crew of two or three in the hull.

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UK Government adopts National Maritime Security Strategy

UK Government adopts National Maritime Security Strategy

Gepostet von | 19 Aug 2022 | , , , , | 0

The National Maritime Safety Strategy (NSMS) sets out the UK's approach to maritime safety for the next five years. It is a joint paper from the Department for Transport, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Department for International Development, the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence. At the heart of the paper are 5 strategic objectives: Protecting the homeland Responding to threats Securing prosperity Championing values Supporting a secure and resilient ocean The NSMS sets out how the UK will organise and use its extensive national capabilities across government to tackle current challenges, and how the UK will use...

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Project 03160: Russia wants to modernise its Raptor combat boats

Project 03160: Russia wants to modernise its Raptor combat boats

Gepostet von | 12 Aug 2022 | , , , , | 0

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"One of us" charity run - Bundeswehr and reservist running team handed over a donation

"One of us" charity run - Bundeswehr and reservist running team handed over a donation

Gepostet von | 10 Aug 2022 | , , | 0

On 3 August 2022, the deputy chairman of the Bundeswehr and Reservists running team, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Muhs, handed over a donation cheque for EUR 5,500 to the commander of the Special Forces Command, Brigadier General Ansgar Meyer. Bundeswehr and reservist running team supported bereaved families The reason for this charity run was an accident at the Special Forces Command (KSK). On 9 June 2022, a KSK soldier tragically lost his life during mountain training. The Bundeswehr and reservist running team spontaneously decided to support the bereaved by organising a charity run. The charity run was a great success The "One of us" charity run was so well supported that over EUR 5,000 was raised in just two weeks. To the...

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