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MTG presents model of the "Gorch Fock"

MTG presents model of the "Gorch Fock"

Gepostet von | 20 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

At the Sunday reception of Kiel Week 2023 on the frigate "Bayern", Guido Gerdemann, Managing Director of Hamburg-based MTG Marinetechnik GmbH, presented a model of the "Gorch Fock" to Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy. As the sail training ship is currently in the North Atlantic and cannot be in Kiel, the Hamburg think tank and naval design office did not miss the opportunity to bring along the 1:62 scale model as a replacement and special gift for the 175th anniversary of the German Navy and present it to the inspector. In his speech, Gerdemann emphasised that Kieler Woche should not take place without a "Gorch Fock" - after all, it is a...

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Norway: Six instead of four submarines?

Norway: Six instead of four submarines?

Gepostet von | 19 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

Im November 2022 hatte die Regierung den Generalstabschef der norwegischen Streitkräfte, General Eirik Kristoffersen, um seine Empfehlung gebeten, wie die Landes- und Bündnisverteidigung künftig organisiert und ausgestattet sein sollten. Das 68 Seiten umfassende Papier wurden im Mai vorgelegt und Anfang Juni veröffentlicht. Es enthält umfangreiche Vorschläge wie eine Aufstockung des Umfangs der Streitkräfte und Verbesserung ihrer Strukturen, vor allem aber eine Verstärkung maritimer Fähigkeiten und der Flugabwehr. Die Einsatzbereitschaft in allen Bereichen sei deutlich zu erhöhen - so deutlich,[ds_preview] dass es einer Verdoppelung gleichkäme! U212CD Der Generalstabschef sieht in der Fähigkeit zur Unterwasserkriegführung eine Priorität der Zukunft und möchte...

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Europe: Modern shipping regulation

Europe: Modern shipping regulation

Gepostet von | 19 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

The European Commission has developed five legislative proposals to provide EU countries with better procedures and tools to ensure safe, clean and modern shipping in their waters. After all, three-quarters of all EU external trade is carried out via maritime transport routes. Modernisation Three proposals focus on clear requirements for the inspection of ships by their flag states, but also on adapting the rules for port state control of foreign ships in the European Union to new international standards. In addition, these inspections, including accident investigations, should now also be able to be applied to the fisheries sector. Furthermore...

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Present at the base

Present at the base

Gepostet von | 18 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

Naval Officers' Association and German Maritime Institute on Armed Forces Day in Wilhelmshaven Defence Minister Boris Pistorius invited citizens to come and see what the Bundeswehr can do on Armed Forces Day. Of the technology, the equipment - but above all of the people of this Bundeswehr. On Saturday, 17 June 2023, over 200,000 people across Germany took the opportunity to get to know the Bundeswehr and its soldiers and civilian employees at ten different locations. The gates of the "4th gateway" were also open at the largest Bundeswehr and navy base in Wilhelmshaven for...

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Federal President visits Eckernförde - Photo gallery

Federal President visits Eckernförde - Photo gallery

Gepostet von | 15 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

Diving with the Federal President On Tuesday, 13 June 2023, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier paid a visit to the German Navy in Eckernförde. Among other things, a ride on U33, a boat of the 1st submarine squadron, was planned. The naval battalion and the naval special forces command also presented their capabilities to the Federal President in the form of dynamic demonstrations. U33 - casting off with the Federal President on board. Photo: Michael NitzU33 - casting off with the Federal President on board. Photo: Michael Nitz Transfer trip with the Federal President. Photo: Michael NitzTransfer trip with the Federal President. Photo: Michael Nitz Getting ready for diving. Photo: Michael NitzClear for diving. Photo: Michael...

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