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Nierstein - Symbolic crossing of the Rhine on the anniversary of the invasion of Germany

Acht Jahrzehnte nachdem alliierte Soldaten unter Beschuss das letzte Bollwerk Deutschlands – den Rhein – überquerten, um die deutschen Verteidigungsanlagen zu durchbrechen, versammelten sich erneut US-Soldaten an den Ufern des Flusses, um gemeinsam mit Aktiven, Veteranen und auch deutschen Soldaten der historischen Überquerungen zu gedenken.[ds_preview] Unter musikalischer Begleitung einer Army-Band fuhren Soldaten in alten Uniformen auf dem Amphibienboot „Tugboat Annie“ aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg den Rhein hinunter, um an die gelungene Überquerung vom 22. März 1945 zu erinnern, die den Startschuss gab, für eine massive Invasion Nazi-Deutschlands durch die Dritte Armee von US-General George Patton. Im März 1945 ging...

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Dutch Navy seeks reinforcement in a PPP

The Dutch government has signed a contract with Fugro N.V. and Damen Shipyards for the chartering of a modern patrol vessel with a civilian crew. The new Damen Fast Crew Supplier 5009 (FCS) "state ship" is due to enter service in the second quarter of 2025 and will improve situational awareness in the Netherlands' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Ministry of Defence is expecting a high-profile deployment for the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. The image provided with the press releases from the Ministry of Defence, Fugro and Damen suggests that the loaned vessel could be the DSS "Galatea". Background and mission In view of growing geopolitical tensions...

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Great Britain - Nuclear submarine on hold

The "HMS Audacious" had to wait a whole two years for necessary work on the outer hull before it could finally move into dry dock number 15 in Devonport as part of its shipyard repair phase. After a one-year deployment in the Mediterranean from 2022 to 2023, the fourth attack boat in the Astute class (97 metres long, 7,500 tonnes submerged) needed a dry berth sooner than expected for urgently needed work on the outer hull. However, Dock 15 had to be remodelled and adapted to the dimensions of the Astute class beforehand - after four years in which the last boat of the ageing Trafalgar class was still berthed there. With...

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Autonomous naval boats: The self-employed

Many companies are developing new combat boats or equipping tried and tested ones with modern technology for autonomous use. One of the pioneers is Team Germany with Tamsen, Hagenuk and Hensoldt. In the wake of changing security policy challenges and the changing requirements for modern maritime operational concepts, the further development of combat and operational boats is becoming increasingly strategically important. At the same time, the development of autonomous maritime systems is progressing rapidly. State-of-the-art sensor technology, AI-supported data processing and autonomous control systems are revolutionising military and security-related ship operations. Many nations are increasingly relying on unmanned systems, particularly in the areas of border protection, reconnaissance and tactical operations. Autonomous mission boats are playing a key role in increasing the speed of response,...

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France tests the "Courbet" frigate

Unlike other navies, the German Navy also tests its units against shock effects while they are in operation - and underway. However, this rarely happens. At the end of February, it happened again: "Courbet", one of the five La Fayette-class frigates (124 metres, 3,800 tonnes) with almost 30 years at sea under its keel, was subjected to a mine explosion as a "near miss explosion" in order to put the crew and equipment to the test. The result is of course subject to secrecy. The US Navy, for example, tests its type ships in a series of four blasts in ascending intensity up to 66% of the "maximum design shock value" on the third...

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