Category: Armed Forces

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Gepostet von | 27 Aug 2024 | , , | 0

In view of the possibility of war again following the Russian attack in Ukraine, the concept of the frigate 125 seemed outdated to many. However, this modern class of ship recently proved its worth in the Mediterranean. On 20 October 2023, almost four years after it was commissioned, the frigate Baden-Württemberg set sail for its first deployment. However, a year and a half after the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and in the midst of an emerging phase of geopolitical and military upheaval, the ship's concept was considered outdated in some quarters. The events of 22 February 2022 and the resulting geopolitical shifts pointed to the end of international crisis management...

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Landing without light

Landing without light

Gepostet von | 24 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

US Navy pilots regularly have to renew their qualification to land on an aircraft carrier. Visit to one of the largest warships in the world. On the morning of 13 December 2022, the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN leaves Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego and moves into the Pacific off the Mexican coast near Baja California. It is unusually empty on board. Normally, the aircraft carrier is packed with 65 to 70 jets. But for the following week, it is going on a special voyage. The so-called Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualification is on the agenda. 20 aviators, as the pilots...

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Structures in the triad

Structures in the triad

Gepostet von | 16 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

In einer multipolaren, sich rasch ändernden Welt verändern sich auch die Bedrohungen für unsere Marine immer wieder. Kriegstüchtige Strukturen für die Schiffe der Einsatzflottille 2 sind daher essenziell. In einer Welt, die geprägt ist von ständiger Veränderung und zunehmender Komplexität, stehen maritime Streitkräfte vor der Herausforderung, ihre Strukturen kontinuierlich anzupassen, um den sich wandelnden Bedrohungen gerecht zu werden. In seiner Absicht 2024 hat der Inspekteur der Marine, Vizeadmiral Jan C. Kaack, festgelegt, den Kurs einer konsequenten Ausrichtung unserer Marine auf die Erfordernisse der Landes- und Bündnisverteidigung (LV/BV) weiterzuverfolgen. Dem folgend müssen alle[ds_preview] Strukturen bis hin zur Ebene unserer Kriegsschiffe...

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Together

Together

Gepostet von | 12 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

The German naval battalion has been working closely with the Royal Dutch Corps Mariniers for many years. Both sides have benefited from this. German-Dutch naval cooperation has its roots in the early realisation of the growing "responsibility of European alliance members to jointly formulate their special interests [vis-à-vis the USA]" and to counter the "gap between rising defence costs and budgetary constraints" through military cooperation. This was the rationale of the 1970 White Paper and it seems more relevant today than ever. Historically, the two countries have similar interests and challenges in terms of their maritime security and defence. For many years, cooperation between the two...

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How the navy helps people to help themselves

How the navy helps people to help themselves

Gepostet von | 10 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

Differences and disputes are a major problem in everyday working life. This makes it all the more important to find a swift, amicable solution - with the help of conflict mediators. From superiors to confidential counsellors, equal opportunities officers and military chaplains to family members and friends - aren't there already enough bodies that help to resolve conflicts between members of the Bundeswehr? Does the Bundeswehr, does the Navy need another contact point and - if so - what can it do? In other words, is there even a problem with the Bundeswehr's current conflict management? If you ask the former military disciplinary lawyer and author of the book "Konfliktmanagement in der Bundeswehr", Matthias Schütte, the answer is...

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