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Helpers in an emergency

Helpers in an emergency

Gepostet von | 22 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

In recent decades, Western navies have had little experience in treating casualties in combat. Land-based operations by the US armed forces therefore form the basis for today's on-board medical concepts. When preparations were made for major combat during the Cold War, combat operations were expected to last a few days and the expected survival rates were viewed with a certain degree of fatalism. In the last 30 years, circumstances have changed fundamentally. Where previously a quick nuclear exchange of blows was expected, today conventional operations of longer duration are expected, as well as hybrid scenarios with a large number of casualties. At the same time...

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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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Cables, anchors, coincidences

Cables, anchors, coincidences

Gepostet von | 18 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

In der Ostsee gab es in den letzten eineinhalb Jahren mindestens fünf Zwischenfälle, bei denen Frachtschiffe mit ihrem Anker Tiefseekabel oder Pipelines beschädigt haben. Handelte es sich dabei um Unfälle oder vorsätzliche Taten? Bei einer Betrachtung dieser Fälle fallen folgende Gemeinsamkeiten auf: 1. Die Schiffe kamen aus Russland, fuhren Fracht für Russland oder die russischen Reeder oder Eigner unterhielten enge wirtschaftliche Beziehungen mit Russland. Aus Sicht der EU und mit besonderem Blick auf das bestehende Sanktionsregime handelten die Reeder mindestens im Graubereich. Einige hatten russische. Crewmitglieder an Bord.[ds_preview] 2. Die Schiffe fuhren über sehr weite Strecken mit schleifendem Anker....

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USA confirms SM-2 spare parts production for allies

USA confirms SM-2 spare parts production for allies

Gepostet von | 18 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Raytheon has specified an existing contract for the supply of spare parts for the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) missile to US allies under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme worth USD 141 million and announced the production schedule in a press release. According to the US Department of Defence, the fixed-price modification supports the procurement of spare parts for five governments. Japan accounts for the largest share with 57 %, followed by Australia (19 %), the Netherlands (13 %), Spain (6 %) and Germany (5 %). The work is being carried out at two locations in the USA, in East Camden/Arkansas at 72% and in...

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Aircraft carrier USS "Nimitz": Last deployment before retirement

Aircraft carrier USS "Nimitz": Last deployment before retirement

Gepostet von | 17 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group left its home port of Bremerton in Washington State (WA) in March for a planned deployment in the western Pacific. This will likely be the last deployment for the Nimitz, the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, before it retires this year after 50 years of service. The "Nimitz" battle group (CVN 68) consists of a carrier air wing (CVW-17) and a destroyer squadron (DESRON-9). The carrier group's mission is - as always - focused on protecting the security, freedom and prosperity of the United States, its allies and partners and demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the U.S. Navy...

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