Category: Armed Forces

Singapore Airshow - Diehl Defence presents IRIS missile

Singapore Airshow - Diehl Defence presents IRIS missile

Gepostet von | 15 Feb 2022 | , , , | 0

Diehl Defence will once again be present at the Singapore Airshow in 2022, underlining the growing importance of the Asian market for military aviation products. Diehl Defence will exhibit its medium-range ground-based air defence system, IRIS-T SLM, as well as the IRIS-T air-to-air missile at its stand in the Changi Exhibition Centre. Only at the end of last year, the IRIS-T SLM air defence system demonstrated its capabilities in test launches under realistic operational conditions. In addition to ammunition, Diehl Defence will also be presenting an exhibit from the HPEM (High Power Electromagnetic) systems range at its stand: "HPEM - SkyWolf". The system can be used to protect events, critical infrastructures and military operations from...

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Russian Navy restricts shipping in the Black Sea

Russian Navy restricts shipping in the Black Sea

Gepostet von | 14 Feb 2022 | , , , , | 1

Areas closed for firing exercises The Russian Navy has announced exercise areas for a large part of the Black Sea and most of the Sea of Azov, effectively restricting shipping to Ukrainian commercial ports. Commercial shipping and air traffic are advised to avoid the designated areas from 13 to 19 February. One area covers the northern entrance to the Kerch Strait, which could cut off Ukrainian ports on the Sea of Azov from shipping for the duration of the exercise. This includes the harbours of Mariupol, Berdyansk and Henichesk. Russia has closed the strait in the past due to...

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Follow up: What comes after Neptune Strike 2022?

Follow up: What comes after Neptune Strike 2022?

Gepostet von | 8 Feb 2022 | , , | 0

The "Harry S Truman" was present as part of the NATO exercise in the Mediterranean, despite or because of the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. According to the news agency Reuters, the US admiral leading the Harry S Truman aircraft carrier battle group did not want to reveal what will happen after the end of the exercises in the Adriatic in the coming days. Rear Admiral Curt Renshaw referred to the Pentagon and said: "But we're prepared to operate anywhere, and we planned a longer deployment when we left Norfolk, and we plan to operate where we're needed most." Basically, future operations will be...

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NATO ends Neptune Strike 2022

NATO ends Neptune Strike 2022

Gepostet von | 7 Feb 2022 | , , | 0

"Neptune Strike 22" took place from 24 January to 4 February 2022. This was a NATO activity that centred on the interoperability of naval and air forces. Over 20 nations took part. The theatre of operations extended from the Mediterranean to Central Europe. Neptune Strike 22 was characterised by the temporary subordination of a US aircraft carrier battle group under NATO command. This exercise marked the long-planned integration of command and control of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) into the NATO alliance. The operation began on 24 January from the Adriatic Sea and...

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Berlin on the road!

Berlin on the road!

Gepostet von | 2 Feb 2022 | , , | 0

The task force provider "Berlin" has left Wilhelmshaven The # task force provider #Berlin was unable to depart from #Wilhelmshaven as planned on 1 February to take part in #SNMG1. 14 crew members tested positive for coronavirus in a PCR test. In the meantime, the EGV "Berlin" has cast off today at 2.00 pm. On board is the command staff of the association. The crew members who tested positive for coronavirus have been disembarked and isolated. Marineforum wishes you a safe journey!...

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