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Sweden's navy on course for the future

Sweden's navy on course for the future

Gepostet von | 14 Jul 2022 | , , , , | 0

Sweden is currently experiencing a profound change in security policy, which will strengthen the country's navy in the long term after years of cutbacks and make it a valuable partner in the NATO alliance. Russia's aggressive behaviour towards Ukraine since 2014 has heralded an early turnaround in security policy in Sweden, which is also making itself felt in the country's navy. The revitalisation of missile-based coastal protection by the naval infantry in 2016, the re-conscription of conscripts to the navy since 2018, the reopening of the Muskö naval base the following year and the planned relocation of the naval staff here this year are just a few signs of a security policy upheaval in Sweden.

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Royal Navy: Saving for the big chunks

Royal Navy: Saving for the big chunks

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Update from 12/07/2022 At the beginning of July, Whitehall in London confirmed that RFA Argus is to remain in Royal Navy service until after 2030 after all. Contrary to what was initially planned for financial reasons (and repeatedly brought up for discussion in difficult budget situations), RFA Argus is not yet to take down and hand over her Blue Ensign in 2024. It will continue to serve as the first reception centre for the injured and wounded during Royal Navy operations. But the mind games continue. At present, the new Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS) of the ELLIDA project - three of which are currently under discussion for procurement in early 2030 - are...

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All eyes are on China

All eyes are on China

Gepostet von | 13 Jul 2022 | , , , | 0

Two years ago, the Rimpac manoeuvre was rather small due to the pandemic. The growing threat from China will bring the 27 participating nations closer together again in 2022. Rimpac (Rim of the Pacific), the world's largest large-scale multinational maritime manoeuvre, has been held every two years in the Western Pacific region around Hawaii since 1971. It is planned and organised by the Commander US Pacific Fleet. While 26 nations took part in 2018 with a large contingent of naval and naval air forces, aircraft and a total of around 25,000 soldiers, Rimpac 2020 only took place with ten nations on a very limited scale due to the coronavirus pandemic....

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It doesn't always have to be an import

It doesn't always have to be an import

Gepostet von | 12 Jul 2022 | , , , | 0

In some sub-Saharan African countries, a shipbuilding industry is emerging that can also fulfil military orders. The Republic of South Africa is leading the way. Although African navies continue to import the majority of their equipment, a few countries on the continent have their own shipyard industry that specialises in both the maintenance and production of ships and boats. In general, the African market is limited to smaller units up to the size of an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) and growth prospects for local shipyards are largely limited to the regional level. One exception is the shipbuilding industry in the Republic of South Africa, which is also globally...

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Six partners, one mission

Six partners, one mission

Gepostet von | 11 Jul 2022 | , , , | 0

The Navy at the Maritime Security Centre Cuxhaven The Maritime Security Centre (MSZ) in Cuxhaven is the result of a wide range of considerations to increase maritime security and pool expertise. The federal structure of the Federal Republic of Germany requires complex and creative solutions in order to be able to react effectively and efficiently when necessary. Various concepts have been repeatedly thought through and implemented in stages. Two coastguard centres were established in Neustadt and Cuxhaven following a decision by the German parliament in 1994. Subsequently, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Interior decided to set up a coordination network for law enforcement forces, although this did not constitute a separate office. The interior ministers of the five coastal states agreed...

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