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Great day: National Security Strategy for the Navy's birthday

Great day: National Security Strategy for the Navy's birthday

Gepostet von | 15 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

The German Navy has barely celebrated its 175th anniversary when the German government publishes a national security strategy entitled "Wehrhaft. Resilient. Sustainable. Integrated Security for Germany" as a gift. Long awaited Apart from the fact that the bodies concerned with Germany's national security have been calling for such a basic paper for decades, e.g. for the Bundeswehr's White Paper or its concept, a start has now been made! A start because no decision has been taken on a committee at the highest level to coordinate and set tactics. At least it has finally been possible to commit four key ministries to a harmonised text. Not quite round yet...

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Solar panels: recycling - now or later?

Solar panels: recycling - now or later?

Gepostet von | 15 Jun 2023 | , , | 0

These days, anyone who can - and gets a tradesman's appointment - buys a photovoltaic system for their roof, balcony or window frame, and certainly also for their boat, in order to "generate at least some electricity". But even a solar panel has an expiry date! This is not printed on the glass surface, but it happens. Either the panel loses performance, has a technical defect, is damaged by hail or other impact, or becomes obsolete due to new developments. The average lifespan of a solar panel is 20 to 25 years. Very few people think about that at the moment! Even if panels function efficiently for 40 years...

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Bremen: Saab Germany opens new location

Bremen: Saab Germany opens new location

Gepostet von | 12 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

From a press release by Saab Deutschland GmbH Saab Deutschland will open a new site for its Naval Systems product unit in autumn 2023 in the SPURWERK work environment in Bremen, which is currently under construction. The 1,680 m2 site will provide space for more than 100 employees. A software development hub is being created at the new site in Bremen, with which Saab Germany is positioning itself for the future in line with its growth strategy. The Wilhelmshaven site with its project office will remain and will also be further expanded. Saab Deutschland is currently equipping the four Brandenburg-class frigates (F123) with the modern "9LV" command and weapon employment system (FüWES), among other things, which will be operated from Bremen in the future.

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Indonesia: The old "Cottbus" in flames!

Indonesia: The old "Cottbus" in flames!

Gepostet von | 12 Jun 2023 | , , , | 0

Hading Bay-538 is an old Frosch I-class landing ship of the NVA People's Navy, commissioned in 1978 and operated under the name "Cottbus" until reunification. The decommissioned "Cottbus" was then sold to Indonesia in 1993, where it was given the name "Hading Bay" and the hull number 538. It made headlines in the first days of June when a fire broke out on board in the Selayar Strait south of the island of South Sulawesi (Celebes). All 119 crew members (62 crew, 57 embarked troops) were rescued unharmed by naval vessels and civilian freighters in the sea area. According to available information, the fire was extinguished and the ship was towed to a harbour.

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Wilhelmshaven: 17 June - Armed Forces Day 2023

Wilhelmshaven: 17 June - Armed Forces Day 2023

Gepostet von | 9 Jun 2023 | , , | 1

From a press release by the Rostock Naval Command On Saturday, 17 June 2023, the "Day of the Bundeswehr" will offer a varied programme of information, talks and presentations at ten locations nationwide from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the eighth time in a row. This year, Wilhelmshaven is the only naval location to host the event. In addition to the German Navy, visitors to the Bundeswehr's largest base will also be able to experience the Army and Air Force live. Operational Flotilla 2 will be presenting two of its ships, the largest exhibits to be marvelled at on this day. The frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"...

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