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New Zealand runs out of helicopters

New Zealand runs out of helicopters

Gepostet von | 30 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

The Ministry of Defence in Wellington has decided not to rely on civilian helicopters, as was initially the case, but on proven military models such as the NH90, AW159 Wildcat, MH-60R Seahawk or a modified Bell 412. Only five of the former eight Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters from the ten helicopters actually manufactured for Australia (Australia pulled out of the construction contract in 2008 due to time and cost overruns) are still operational, and even these should be retired by the end of 2028. They fly as on-board helicopters for the two ANZAC frigates (MEKO 200), the two Otago OPVs and the "Canterbury" (multi-purpose landing ship). As the New Zealand Air Force already operates nine NH90s...

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Billionaire, philanthropist and spy

Billionaire, philanthropist and spy

Gepostet von | 29 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Vincent William Astor and Franklin D. Roosevelt steered America through the turbulent first half of the 20th century. Roosevelt as one of the republic's most important politicians and Astor as one of the country's greatest businessmen and philanthropists. When John Jacob Astor IV died in 1912 when the TITANIC sank, he left his eldest son Vincent an immeasurable fortune that made the junior one of the richest men in the world. He broke off his studies at Havard and used his inheritance responsibly. He renovated the Astor properties in New York, which had become slums, for the tenants, worked with trade unions and donated to hospitals...

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Morocco - new OPV from Spanish shipyard

Morocco - new OPV from Spanish shipyard

Gepostet von | 28 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Launching of Moroccan patrol vessel at Navantia The launching of a new Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Moroccan navy was completed at the Spanish Navantia shipyard in San Fernando near Cádiz at the end of May. The 87-metre-long vessel currently only has the hull number 502; an official name has not yet been assigned. The christening is not expected to take place until the ship is handed over to the navy - once the technical verification and functional tests have been completed. The new OPV is regarded as a type ship that could be followed by others - depending on future decisions by the Kingdom of Morocco. The design is based on the slightly larger...

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DLRG digitises its company radio

DLRG digitises its company radio

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Die Digitalisierung der Kommunikation macht auch vor den zivilen Rettungskräften nicht Halt. Für die DLRG bedeutet dies den Ersatz von 7000 Funkgeräten. Die Kommunikation im Einsatz spielt bei der Deutschen Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG) seit jeher eine zentrale Rolle. Bereits in den 1980er-Jahren setzte die DLRG auf analogen Betriebsfunk, um etwa im Wasserrettungsdienst zuverlässig und flächendeckend kommunizieren zu können. Über die Jahre wuchs das Netz der analogen Funkgeräte. Mit zunehmenden technologischen und regulatorischen Anforderungen zeigte sich, dass diese Technik an ihre Grenzen stößt. Seit 2019 läuft[ds_preview] daher der Übergang von analogem zu digitalem Funk – ein komplexes Projekt, das nun in...

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The American fleet in the War of Independence

The American fleet in the War of Independence

Gepostet von | 24 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Despite the military inferiority of the young US Navy, it was ultimately victorious against the Royal Navy. It received important support from France. A resolution passed by the US Congress in October 1775 not only authorised the dispatch of a militarily equipped sailing ship (see box), but also approved a second ship for the same purpose. It was also decided to form a committee of three, later expanded to 13 members, to oversee the acquisition, equipping and deployment of the warships. The drafting of this short document is officially regarded as the [ds_preview] birth of the US Navy. This was preceded by a decade or so of ever-increasing tensions between London and the North American colonies...

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