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Small forces, big impact

The Swedish navy also reduced the number of its units after the end of the Cold War. However, Putin's annexation of Crimea in 2014 prompted those responsible to change their minds. On 18 May, the Swedish government officially submitted its application to join the NATO defence alliance. At the same time, NATO headquarters in Brussels received an application for membership from neighbouring Finland. In addition to the two Scandinavian countries, NATO itself will also benefit greatly from the accession - once all hurdles have been cleared and all 30 existing NATO member states have given their approval. Both countries bring modern and highly trained armed forces to the alliance, whose respective priorities...

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Sweden's navy on course for the future

Sweden is currently experiencing a profound change in security policy, which will strengthen the country's navy in the long term after years of cutbacks and make it a valuable partner in the NATO alliance. Russia's aggressive behaviour towards Ukraine since 2014 has heralded an early turnaround in security policy in Sweden, which is also making itself felt in the country's navy. The revitalisation of missile-based coastal protection by the naval infantry in 2016, the re-conscription of conscripts to the navy since 2018, the reopening of the Muskö naval base the following year and the planned relocation of the naval staff here this year are just a few signs of a security policy upheaval in Sweden.

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Six partners, one mission

The Navy at the Maritime Security Centre Cuxhaven The Maritime Security Centre (MSZ) in Cuxhaven is the result of a wide range of considerations to increase maritime security and pool expertise. The federal structure of the Federal Republic of Germany requires complex and creative solutions in order to be able to react effectively and efficiently when necessary. Various concepts have been repeatedly thought through and implemented in stages. Two coastguard centres were established in Neustadt and Cuxhaven following a decision by the German parliament in 1994. Subsequently, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Interior decided to set up a coordination network for law enforcement forces, although this did not constitute a separate office. The interior ministers of the five coastal states agreed...

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Knowledge is power

Seit 140 Jahren leistet das Office of Naval Intelligence einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Informationsvorsprung für die US Navy. Mit klassischen Methoden und modernstem Material gewinnen heute mehrere Tausend Mitarbeiter das erforderliche Wissen. Der amerikanische Marinenachrichtendienst, das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), ist der älteste Auslandsgeheimdienst der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Auftragsschwerpunkt liegt in der Sammlung und Auswertung wissenschaftlicher, technologischer, geopolitischer und militärischer Informationen mit maritimem Stellenwert. Diese Aufklärungs- und Analysetätigkeit dient primär den Seestreitkräften der USA, ergänzt allerdings auch die Arbeit der übrigen 16 Auslandsgeheimdienste der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Marinenachrichtendienst wurde am 23. März 1882 gegründet, um [ds_preview]„Informationen zu sammeln...

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Know thyself, German Navy!

There is no continuous and complete record of events in the navy. However, generational exchange and historical awareness form the foundation of our navy's resilience and ability to act. What applies as a call for self-reflection and personal development in personal life also applies to the navy: Recognise yourself! Get a picture of what makes you who you are, what your strengths and weaknesses are, what your history tells you about yourself. It is not necessarily advisable - or a good sign - if self-reflection leads to self-talk. For the Navy, however, this means that it should not only enter into dialogue with others,...

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