After numerous purely land-based operations, the British Royal Marines have been undergoing a far-reaching reform process for several years, which is intended to return the force to its maritime roots. "Per mare, per terram" - under this motto, Great Britain has maintained an infantry force under the umbrella of the Royal Navy since 1664 with the Royal...
In May 2022, it became known that the Ministry of Defence was working on a draft law to accelerate procurement measures of the German Armed Forces - "in short" the Bundeswehr Procurement Acceleration Act (BwBBG) - as the smooth name suggests, the law is intended to "apply facilitations under public procurement law to accelerate the award of public contracts", according to a formulation aid from the Federal Government. Observers of the...
Innovations for climate protection and increased efficiency took centre stage at this year's SMM. Nevertheless, the industry is facing difficult times. After a four-year break (not only) due to the coronavirus pandemic, the global shipbuilding industry met in Hamburg at the beginning of September for its 30th world's leading maritime trade fair. The SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International...
The special fund for the Bundeswehr will enable the navy to close capability gaps. The agreement reached between the coalition government and the CDU/CSU on 29 May on the 100 billion euro special fund for the Bundeswehr outlines the expected procurement package. The money is intended to ensure that the...
The partners Germany and Norway have launched the U-212CD project. Initial investments have already been initiated. Norway and Germany are setting new standards in international defence cooperation through the joint procurement and use of identical submarines. The innovative approach will continue the joint strategic cooperation over the next 40 years.
In July, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft celebrated its 150th anniversary. Thanks to the financial commitment of investor Lars Windhorst, the employees are hoping for a secure future. The recent times that lie behind Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) were characterised by little optimism. On the contrary, a mood of crisis has dominated the last few years and the company has...
The turnaround proclaimed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz not only brings with it a lot of money, but also a return to national and alliance defence. What consequences does this have for Flotilla 1? An interview with its commander, Flotilla Admiral Henning Faltin. Admiral, where does Operational Flotilla 1 stand today? With the caesura...
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...With ideas, creativity and passion, Tamsen Maritim has conquered a place for itself in the German shipyard landscape. A visit to the Warnow. Shipyards have always been exciting. That's why reports like to start with the history. Stories then deal with traditions and building numbers, legendary classes and old craftsmanship. Not so with Tamsen...
The RBS 15 Mk 3 guided missile has been in service with the German naval forces together with its weapon platform, the class 130 corvettes, since 2008. Due to the comparatively heavy weight of its warhead, it is categorised as a heavy naval missile. It can be deployed against both sea and land targets, for example, against...
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