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MKS 180 - the multi-purpose combat ship picks up speed

MKS 180 - the multi-purpose combat ship picks up speed

Gepostet von | 2 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

The German Navy's new multi-purpose combat ship class 180 (MKS 180) officially becomes the frigate class 126 (F 126). This rightly spreads a feeling of "Now it's really starting" everywhere. Manoeuvre whistle. All hands cast off and in. Certainly a moving moment for anyone who goes to sea or has gone to sea. I, former commander of the frigate Hessen and authorised representative of the Inspector of the Navy (BV Marine) in the Class 126 frigate project for ten years, feel the same way - a project name that you have to get used to after such a long time. Basic considerations for a medium surface combat unit...

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The maritime industry is an important economic sector in Germany

The maritime industry is an important economic sector in Germany

Gepostet von | 1 Jun 2021 | , , | 0

Maritime shipping is the backbone of global trade, as the pandemic has once again clearly demonstrated. The German merchant fleet is still the fifth largest in the world. With 16.4 per cent of global capacity, Germany even has the largest container fleet in the world. At the end of 2020, 1844 merchant ships were owned by German shipping companies. These shipping companies provide 86,000 jobs directly in Germany. Worldwide, they employ 480,000 people. Germany has a modern shipbuilding industry specialising in high-tech products. Between 70 and 80 per cent of the added value of a ship built in Germany is generated by the nationally based, medium-sized supplier industry, whose sites...

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Between hubris and lack of planning

Between hubris and lack of planning

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

Even before the start of the Second World War, Germany began building aircraft carriers. However, the design was oversized and the operational concept was not fully developed. France recently announced initial data on the configuration of its new aircraft carrier. Politicians and the military are completely convinced that billions should be invested in such an armaments project. "All the major naval powers are renewing or acquiring this capability," says the Ministry of Defence in Paris. It refers to forecasts that the global number of aircraft carriers will increase from 28 today to 36 in the 2040s. France has built four aircraft carriers to date. This is how enthusiastic the French are about their relationship with this...

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Helicopter recovered from record depth

Helicopter recovered from record depth

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

Am 18. März gelang es Bergungskräften der US Navy, einen abgestürzten Hubschrauber vom Typ MH-60S Seahawk aus einer Tiefe von 5869 Metern zu heben. Dies ist ein neuer Tiefenrekord für die Bergung eines Flugzeugs. Der zur 7. US-Flotte gehörende Helikopter war im Januar 2020 in den Gewässern vor Okinawa abgestürzt, die dreiköpfige Besatzung konnte sich vor dem Untergang des Flugzeugs retten. [ds_preview] Die Hebung des Hubschraubers erfolgte durch die Bergungsgruppe des Navy Sea Systems Command. Spezialisten des SUPSALV (Supervisor of Salvage and Diving) hatten den Hubschrauber bereits im Frühjahr 2020 mit Hilfe von Seitensichtsonar geortet und den umliegenden Meeresboden...

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New US Navy timetable

New US Navy timetable

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

The new US government is in the process of defining its own priorities in planning for the navy. Priorities have already been set. The new fleet structure planning for the US Navy presented towards the end of the Trump presidency has been shelved for the time being. The Biden administration will now conduct its own analysis of the optimal size and organisation of the US naval forces. This was stated by the Secretary of Defence (still nominated at the time), retired Army General Lloyd Austin, on 19 January during his confirmation hearing before the Senate. However, this does not mean that the armed forces can or should remain idle in the meantime. Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Michael Gilday consequently stated on 11 January...

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