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Russia's submarine presence in the Mediterranean at a turning point?

Russia's submarine presence in the Mediterranean at a turning point?

Gepostet von | 21 May 2025 | , , | 2

Return to the Baltic Sea On 7 May 2025, the Russian submarine "Krasnodar" (B-265), a boat of the improved Kilo class (project 636.3, Russian "Varshavyanka"), passed through the Danish straits together with the ocean-going tug "Evgeniy Churov" (SB-921) in the direction of the Baltic Sea. A few days later, the unit arrived at its home port of Kronstadt as planned. The escort unit of the Sliva class, belonging to the Baltic Fleet (correction 29.05.25), left the Baltic again southwards on 11 May and was last in the Bay of Biscay. The return of the "Krasnodar" marks the end of a deployment in the Mediterranean lasting just under three months - a period of operation that is considered to be a long one for diesel-electric submarines without access to stationary logistics in...

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Singapore orders two more Invincible submarines

Singapore orders two more Invincible submarines

Gepostet von | 10 May 2025 | , , , , | 0

Maritime co-operation between Germany and Singapore has reached a new level of maturity. Singapore's order for two more 218SG class submarines from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) not only cements a relationship of technological trust - it also creates a resilient security partnership in the geopolitically significant Indo-Pacific region. Singapore's maritime ambitions - Germany's technology Singapore, geostrategically exposed on the Strait of Malacca, has consistently invested in its naval forces over the last two decades. The new "Invincible" class boats - designed for long-duration submerged operations and advanced sensor technology - reflect this strategy. With the latest order, the...

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Public prosecutor's office investigates Damen Shipyards

Public prosecutor's office investigates Damen Shipyards

Gepostet von | 6 May 2025 | , , , | 0

Is the defence sector affected? At the end of April 2025, the Dutch public prosecutor's office publicised its investigation into Damen Shipyards and former executives. There is suspicion of corruption and discrepancies in procurement contracts. Investigators from the Dutch Financial Investigation and Prosecution Service (Fiscale Inlichtingen- en Opsporingsdienst, FIOD) allege that unclear payments were made to intermediaries for ship sales in Africa, Asia and South America between 2006 and 2017. Customs are investigating because spare parts and technology allegedly travelled to Russia despite EU embargoes. However, Damen denies having knowingly circumvented sanctions in 2022. Damen also points out that its business areas - including offshore, cargo and naval shipbuilding -...

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US Marine cancels traditional event

US Marine cancels traditional event

Gepostet von | 4 May 2025 | , , | 0

The US Navy is cancelling its International Seapower Symposium (ISS), which has been a tradition for 56 years. The Pentagon confirmed this to the United States Naval Institute (USNI), allegedly due to a lack of funding. Every two years since 1969, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO, the equivalent of the inspector of the German Navy) has welcomed the inspectors and commanders of more than one hundred navies to the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., for the three-day symposium. Following the conference, the Naval War College publishes the proceedings. "The purpose of the International Seapower Symposium is to provide a forum for senior international naval leaders to discuss common maritime issues and...

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British aircraft carrier on the move - CSG25 with global ambitions

British aircraft carrier on the move - CSG25 with global ambitions

Gepostet von | 1 May 2025 | , , , | 0

The British Carrier Strike Group (CSG 25) with the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and a multinational escort group set course for the Mediterranean at the end of April. This marks the start of an eight-month deployment under the name "Operation Highmast" - which will take the Royal Navy together with allies to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific. The force includes the destroyer HMS Dauntless (Type 45), the frigate HMS Richmond (Type 23), the supply ships HMS Tidespring and HMS Tideforce (in the first phases of the voyage), as well as the nuclear-powered hunting submarine HMS Astute. A fact that makes 'Mer et Marine' remarkable...

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