Category: Armed Forces

A spirit of optimism between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

A spirit of optimism between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

Gepostet von | 28 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The modern units of the Saudi Navy. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (al-Mamlaka al-ʿarabīya as-saʿūdīya) is an absolute monarchy that occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. The country, which has been undergoing a major social upheaval for several years, is one of the richest states in the world. Saudi Arabia, which has a population of just under 37 million, has a predominantly modern armed forces that are among the most powerful in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia is the largest military power on the Arabian Peninsula itself). The armed forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (al-Quwwāt al-musallaḥa al-malakiyya as-saʿūdiyya) have five branches, consisting of the army, navy, air force, national guard...

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A (no longer quite so) new threat to the fleet?

A (no longer quite so) new threat to the fleet?

Gepostet von | 21 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

In the Red Sea, the frigate Hessen successfully defended itself against a ballistic missile launched by the Huthi rebels. However, the frigates are not actually equipped to defend against such weapons. "Surprise always comes where you didn't expect it." Lieutenant Captain Marius Werth, 1st Air Defence Officer of the frigate Hessen, opened his stirring presentation at this year's Naval Historical-Tactical Conference with this quote from Wilhelm Busch. Lieutenant Captain Werth reported on the cold start and the look into the crystal ball that the frigate Hessen faced in February 2024 when it was deployed as part of the international crisis management programme to protect merchant shipping against attacks by Houthi militias.

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USS John F. Kennedy: Fighter without nuclear reactor

USS John F. Kennedy: Fighter without nuclear reactor

Gepostet von | 11 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Mitte Januar löste die USS John F. Kennedy die Leinen für ihre letzte Reise. Nach 39 Dienstjahren und fast zwei Jahrzehnten im Ruhestand wartet nur noch die Abwrackwerft auf das einst stolze Schiff. Am 7. September 1968 wurde die John F.Kennedy in Dienst gestellt, der letzte konventionell angetriebene Flugzeugträger, der für die US Navy gebaut wurde. Der zu Ehren des 35. Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten benannte Träger blieb das einzige Schiff seiner Klasse. Während ihrer fast 40-jährigen Dienstzeit führte die Kennedy 18 Einsatzfahrten durch und war[ds_preview] in verschiedenen Konflikten und Operationen weltweit im Einsatz. Zu den bedeutendsten Missionen gehörten...

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Operations centre with rotor blades

Operations centre with rotor blades

Gepostet von | 31 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

The NH 90 has gradually replaced the Sea King, which has proven its worth for decades. The helicopter's modern and flexible equipment enables a wide range of missions. In the 1980s, Germany increasingly focused its defence strategy on interoperability. Due to the very high development costs of new aircraft, the joint initiative of a medium-weight helicopter was born, which can be used not only for the transport of people and material, but also for military rescue missions, special forces operations and for support in emergency and disaster situations by various NATO partners. France, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany were able to consolidate their requirements for a multi-role helicopter and develop it as part of the multinational NATO Helicopter...

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India's great power ambitions

India's great power ambitions

Gepostet von | 14 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

With 1.4 billion people, India is the most populous country in the world and is home to the fifth largest economy in the world. Now New Delhi wants to join the global leadership club at a political and military level. As a nuclear power and with extensive investments in modern conventional weapons, India is emphasising its global ambitions and its claim to a stronger role on the international stage. The government is pursuing a dual strategy aimed at consolidating its global role through increased international recognition while protecting and expanding its geopolitical and economic interests. A targeted expansion and diversification of bilateral and multilateral partnerships...

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