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Photo: "Mine" media day in Kiel on board the tender "Donau". VAdm Kaack and FKpt Inka von Puttkamer answered questions from the press. BW/Theska

Mine warfare in the Strait of Hormuz: preparation of the German Navy

Mine warfare in the: The commander of the 3rd Minesweeper Squadron, Frigate Captain Inka von Puttkamer, gave a comprehensive presentation of the unit's operational capabilities to around 40 journalists....
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First launch of HMS ACTIVE in March 2026. Image: Babcock
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Inspiration class - Royal Navy pushes ahead with frigate construction in series production

Inspiration class - Great Britain pushes ahead with construction. HMS Active in the water, further frigates planned by 2030 - including export programmes....
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Photo: Frank Sill Torres, DLR
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Frank Sill Torres takes up professorship at the University of Bremen

Frank Sill Torres takes up professorship in Bremen and heads the DLR Institute of Maritime Resilience. Focus: Protection and restoration of critical infrastructures....
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Photo: TKMS building in Kiel. Picture TKMS
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TKMS and DLR want to pool expertise

TKMS and DLR - the German Aerospace Centre - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strategically expand their existing collaboration. The aim is to pool expertise and drive forward joint research and development activities....
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Photo: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Divers defusing an anchor mine. U.S. Navy

Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran is using the threat of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of exerting pressure. Just a few mines are enough to massively disrupt shipping traffic....
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Scandlines ferry THE BALTIC WHALE is loaded automatically. Photo: Scandlines
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digital+ contribution The Baltic Whale - Battery ferry for the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Whale - battery ferry for the Baltic Sea - connects Germany and Denmark on the Vogelfluglinie. The project shows how electric shipping works in regular operation....
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Photo: Course of the „Aquaductus“ hydrogen pipeline“
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digital+ contribution Aquaductus Hydrogen Pipeline North Sea - between progress and resistance

Aquaductus Hydrogen Pipeline North Sea: The hydrogen project enters a new phase. The planned pipeline through the North Sea remains controversial between the energy transition, nature conservation and regional interests....
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Photo: Project ELF from German Naval Yards, GNYK
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German Naval Yards - the super order

GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel signs new contract for the construction of a superyacht hull over 100 metres long for a superyacht GNYK announces that the contract has been awarded by Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R). A&R is internationally recognised for its exceptional capabilities in the construction of bespoke superyachts. The project includes the...

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VSM Association News February 2022 published with a "bang"
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VSM and IG Metall Küste call for decisive action plan for maritime industry

VSM and IG Metall Küste: The maritime industry in Germany faces considerable growth opportunities - but needs clear political priorities and a reliable framework....
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Photo: SYNAPSIS WINB, Anschütz

SYNAPSIS integrates the AEGIS Combat System

SYNAPSIS AEGIS Integration: Anschütz is expanding its SYNAPSIS navigation platform to include a GEDMS interface for integrating the AEGIS Combat System. The new software module improves interoperability and data exchange between navigation and combat systems....
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