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Thales system test centre for F 126

Thales system test centre for F 126

Gepostet von | 27 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

In einem – nach eigenen Angaben – bedeutsamen Schritt für die maritime Verteidigung haben der französische Technologiekonzern Thales, die Deutsche Marine und das Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) die Eröffnung des erweiterten Thales-Systemtestzentrums im niederländischen Hengelo gefeiert. Diese Einrichtung markiert einen entscheidenden Fortschritt im laufenden Projekt F 126.[ds_preview] Das erweiterte Systemtestzentrum soll als Knotenpunkt für die Zusammenarbeit zwischen verschiedenen Projektpartnern dienen und eine Vielzahl von Funktionen unterstützen, darunter die Herstellung von Prototypen, die Systemvalidierung und Integration sowie das Testen vor der Verschiffung nach Deutschland, wo der Bau der Fregatten erfolgt. Die erste Fregatte 126 soll...

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Traditional sailors at the Kieler Woche

Traditional sailors at the Kieler Woche

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

Naval units from all over the world, pleasure craft, cruise ships, regattas, celebrities from sport, politics and society: but what would Kiel Week be without traditional sailing ships? They are the true heroes of pleasure boating: owners, skippers, boat people and clubs who keep the old ships alive - and that doesn't just mean swimming - but make them accessible to the public and thus bring a bit of history into the present. It is the old traditions and craftsmanship, the passion and the stories behind old bulkheads, Hellegatts and bilges that make this historic cultural asset so fascinating. Against all odds, keeping the ships in motion...

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Kiel Week: Inspector Navy honoured with "Order of the French Legion of Honour"

Kiel Week: Inspector Navy honoured with "Order of the French Legion of Honour"

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack receives France's highest honour, the "Officier de la Légion d'Honneur" Yesterday evening on the sail training ship "Gortch Fock": the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, awarded his German comrade the impressive decoration. The decision as to who is awarded the Legion of Honour is made by the current French President. Manuel Macron is the current Grand Master (Grand Maître) of the Legion of Honour. Kaack's achievements in the German Navy and as Inspector of the German Navy and his commitment to Franco-German cooperation were honoured. The highest-ranking decoration in France was awarded on 19 May 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte, then still First...

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Armaments power on the Bosporus

Armaments power on the Bosporus

Gepostet von | 26 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

For some years now, Turkey has been focussing on developing its own weapons systems. This also supports the defence industry's export successes. Turkey is systematically expanding its global presence with the help of a flourishing defence industry. With over 250 embassies and consulates, the country is even ahead of Germany, which only has 226 missions abroad. Only the USA, China and France have more. This global network supports Turkey's military, economic and cultural presence on all continents, but particularly in Africa. There alone, Turkey is represented in 46 of the 54 states, having declared the continent a strategic partner. In February...

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Helicopter demonstration during the Kieler Woche

Helicopter demonstration during the Kieler Woche

Gepostet von | 25 Jun 2024 | , , | 2

The "King" shows what it can do once again! It is always impressive to see what the good old SeaKing - or Mk 41 multi-purpose transport helicopter - can do for visitors to Kieler Woche. Whether it's lifting people out of the water or off the ship or dropping off rescue teams: when the unmistakable sound of the "King's" turbine announces its approach, everyone's head goes up. But most of the time it wasn't there, as you can see from the pictures, you were close to this #SeakingSaturday - so old and still fascinating. For the last few months, this SeaKing, photographed here, has been...

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