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Setting the strategic course: Announcement of contract for German participation in the US AN/SPY-6 radar 

Setting the strategic course: Announcement of contract for German participation in the US AN/SPY-6 radar 

Gepostet von | 2 Jun 2025 | , , | 0

According to an announcement by the US Department of Defense on 30 May 2025, Raytheon Missiles and Defense was awarded a contract (N00024-25-C-5501) for an initial USD 536.75 million for integration and production support services for the AN/SPY-6(V) multifunction long-range radar. The announcement states that if all options are exercised, the cumulative value of the contract could increase to over USD 2.88 billion. Of particular relevance is that this contract explicitly combines purchases for the US government (71.4 %) and the German government (28.4 %) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme. This indicates a substantial German investment in production support for this radar system. Accordingly, it is reasonable to conclude that the German...

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NATO Association visits Lübeck

NATO Association visits Lübeck

Gepostet von | 30 May 2025 | , , | 0

The unit exercises in the Baltic Sea with a combination of mine defence measures and patrols. It is intended to strengthen the security of the Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI). Previously, the units were in Visby (Gotland, Sweden) and demonstrated NATO's continued presence in the Baltic Sea. These patrols demonstrate the Alliance's commitment to collective defence, deterrence and maritime security in an area where strategic awareness and unity among Allies is essential.

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MSC container ship sinks off the coast of India

MSC container ship sinks off the coast of India

Gepostet von | 30 May 2025 | , , | 0

The small container ship "MSC Elsa 3" (built in 1997, flagged Liberia) capsized and sank off the Indian coast on Sunday for reasons that have not yet been clarified. The crew was rescued after a distress signal was sent out by the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy, reported the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi. The feeder freighter came from Vizhinjam and sank about 38 nautical miles from its port of destination Kochi (both Kerala/India). The ship was carrying 640 containers, some of which were carrying an unspecified "dangerous cargo". The authorities called on people to stay away from washed-up containers and warned fishermen not to approach the scene of the accident. The ship sank with...

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Time bombs on the seabed

Time bombs on the seabed

Gepostet von | 29 May 2025 | , , | 0

Thousands of military wrecks with remnants of ammunition on board lie at the bottom of our seas. Each one has its own special features, as an exciting example from the Adriatic shows. The Adriatic - a fascinating holiday destination on the Mediterranean. Every travel guide extols its turquoise waters, unspoilt landscapes, historic towns and first-class Mediterranean cuisine. But this idyll is deceptive, as a look underwater reveals. It is early 1944 and the Second World War is entering its decisive phase. Victory for Germany and its allies is becoming increasingly unlikely. Although Goebbels had already proclaimed "total war" in February 1943, the Allies were advancing at all...

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Operation White Swan

Operation White Swan

Gepostet von | 28 May 2025 | , , | 0

Lange Zeit fehlte ein Foto, das die Gorch Fock nach ihrer fast sechsjährigen Werftliegezeit wieder ins rechte Licht setzt. Nun gelangen Crew und Fotografen beeindruckende Bilder. Operation White Swan: Die Gorch Fock in voller Pracht Am 25. März wurde die Gorch Fock zum Schauplatz einer besonderen Mission: Operation White Swan. Unter der Leitung von Fregattenkapitän Elmar Bornkessel vereinte dieser Einsatz Seemannschaft, Präzision und Teamgeist – mit einem ehrgeizigen Ziel: ein ikonisches Foto des "Weißen Schwans der Ostsee".[ds_preview] Die Bedingungen schienen zunächst ideal: 18 Knoten Wind, milde Dünung, strahlender Sonnenschein. Doch die Ostsee zeigte sich bald von ihrer unberechenbaren Seite...

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