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Defence industry is satisfied with the coalition agreement

Defence industry is satisfied with the coalition agreement

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

New coalition agreement fulfils many of the recently articulated expectations of the Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie e.V. (BDSV) In recent months, the BDSV had formulated clearly defined prerequisites for a further increase in industrial capacities in favour of rapid equipping of the Bundeswehr with its "BDSV 10". The new coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD fulfils many of these expectations. BDSV Managing Director Dr Hans Christoph Atzpodien commented: "The preamble to the agreement already sets the right tone with the words: 'Germany is facing historic challenges. ... Strength is the prerequisite for peace. That is why we want to be able to defend ourselves in order not to defend ourselves...

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Italian naval jets over the Black Sea

Italian naval jets over the Black Sea

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2025 | , , , | 0

Training mission as a NATO deterrent? NATO appears to want to increase its deterrence in south-east Europe: As the headquarters of the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO, Oeiras/Portugal) reported on its social media channels last weekend, modern Italian F-35B fighter jets recently completed a "training mission" over the Black Sea. They are said to have received support from a French A330 MRTT tanker aircraft. Both STRIKFORNATO and the Allied Joint Force Command in Naples (JFC Naples) published images of this, but withheld further details. According to the photo and video, the units undertook the flight during the day...

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It is not the money itself that counts, it is its correct use that is important

It is not the money itself that counts, it is its correct use that is important

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

Nun regnet es also Geld. Die jüngsten Haushaltsentscheidungen im Deutschen Bundestag eröffnen den Streitkräften, in unserem Fall der Marine, eine einmalige Chance, ihre Einsatzfähigkeit zügig zu verbessern. Doch statt diesen Segen unkritisch in die Kasse der Industrie zu spülen, müssen die zusätzlichen Mittel klug und zielgerichtet eingesetzt werden. Bis 2029 soll die Marine ihre Einsatzfähigkeit deutlich verbessern. Die Realität zeigt:[ds_preview] Viele unserer Seekriegsmittel entsprechen nicht den Anforderungen und erfordern dringende Modernisierungen. Es gilt, möglichst schnell Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, die unmittelbar Wirkung erzielen. In seinem Commander’s Intent für 2025 macht der Inspekteur deutlich, dass die Modernisierung der Marine nicht in...

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Two operational boats from Marine Alutech for Lithuania

Two operational boats from Marine Alutech for Lithuania

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2025 | , , | 0

According to press releases issued by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence and the Finnish Navy Alutech on 7 April 2025, Vilnius is acquiring two multi-purpose operational boats worth 22 million euros. The units, developed on the basis of the Watercat M18, are intended for the Lithuanian Navy and are to be assigned to the coastal defence battalion. Latvia has also already formally declared itself in favour of procurement, but has not yet signed a contract. The Lithuanian units are to be armed with Spike NLOS, a 32-kilometre-range missile and remote-controlled heavy machine gun systems. To strengthen regional maritime security, Finland, Latvia and Lithuania concluded a technical agreement in 2024 on a "common defence system".

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ZDF format "On Deck": documentary series about training at sea

ZDF format "On Deck": documentary series about training at sea

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2025 | , , , | 0

Seafaring! A profession with adventure, hardship and privation. Not many young people dream of going to sea. This job description seems too far removed from everyday life, life on the high seas too intangible. No office job, no work-life balance - but plenty of responsibility, team spirit and prospects. Now in the ZDFmediathek: "On Deck - Training at Sea" The four-part documentary series "On Deck - Training at Sea" has been available in the ZDFmediathek since 21 March 2025. It follows 14 young people on their way to becoming nautical officers - on board a container ship, in the middle of the Atlantic, eleven weeks away from...

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