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Indian frigate INS Tamal (F 71) on transfer voyage

Indian frigate INS Tamal (F 71) on transfer voyage

Gepostet von | 26 Aug 2025 | , , , | 0

On 30 July 2025, the Indian frigate "Tamal" (F 71) passed through the Kiel Canal on her way home. She was on a delivery voyage from Russia to the west coast of India, coming from St. Petersburg. After being christened "Tamal" in Kaliningrad at the beginning of July, India is preparing to integrate the eighth and last ship of the Krivak III frigates built in St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad into its navy as the Talwar class (project 1135.6). The first three (Talwar 1st batch) had already been built in St Petersburg twenty years ago. The next three (2nd batch) were built and taken over in Kaliningrad in 2012...

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It's all about drones: NVL enters into joint venture with Kraken

It's all about drones: NVL enters into joint venture with Kraken

Gepostet von | 26 Aug 2025 | , , | 1

Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) establishes a joint venture with the British tech company Kraken Technology Group The merger of the two highly specialised maritime companies aims to meet the increased global demand for autonomous platforms for military and civilian applications as quickly as possible. The monitoring of critical infrastructure in particular has a timely and explosive political relevance. There are plans to quickly build up production capacities for autonomous surface drones at the Blohm+Voss NVL site in Hamburg. In addition to the existing capacities in England, this will enable both the German and European markets to be served more quickly. NVL has so far specialised in the construction of complex naval vessels including...

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Drill on the high seas - As a marine on the Gorch Fock

Drill on the high seas - As a marine on the Gorch Fock

Gepostet von | 25 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

Germany is rearming and is desperately looking for soldiers, especially in the navy. Reporter Lukas Wiehler has the exclusive privilege of sailing on board the "Gorch Fock" as editor of the first TV team in 15 years. He gets an insight into everyday training on the German Navy's sail training ship and experiences at first hand what it means to become a naval officer in the Bundeswehr in these times. For ten days, he lives between the Azores and Ireland as a crew member with the officer candidates. Ten days between drill, obedience and camaraderie. The article reveals how the committed journalist's choice of words, influenced by the reporting of recent years,...

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"Gorch Fock" visits Wilhelmshaven

"Gorch Fock" visits Wilhelmshaven

Gepostet von | 25 Aug 2025 | , , , | 0

Tomorrow, Tuesday 26 August 2025, the sail training ship "Gorch Fock" will arrive at the naval base in Wilhelmshaven. We have already reported in detail here about the extensive sailing programme of the "Gorch Fock". After Spain and Portugal, Gran Canaria, the Azores and the Shetland Islands, the "Gorch Fock" was the highlight of Kiel Week. The visit of the Federal President on board in Warnemünde was a special highlight. After a short holiday period, the ship was part of the Ocean Race Europe supporting programme - together with circumnavigator Boris Herrmann. This was followed by participation in the Sail events in Bremerhaven and Amsterdam. At the start of the current late summer voyage, the training ship took 30...

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Hamburg - The Houthis are once again threatening the shipping companies

Hamburg - The Houthis are once again threatening the shipping companies

Gepostet von | 25 Aug 2025 | , , , | 0

The Houthi rebels from Yemen want to expand their attacks beyond the Red Sea and are threatening to attack merchant ships worldwide, according to the German Shipowners' Association (VDR). The VDR condemns the threat in the strongest possible terms and is once again calling for more German naval presence. The new e-mail from the Houthis to the VDR and several member shipping companies is said to state: "All companies are called upon to stop doing business with the Israeli enemy ports. Otherwise, their ships will be attacked wherever they can be reached or are within range of our missiles and drones. According to the VDR, the threat is part of a series...

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