MKS 180: The DAMEN coup attempt under a UE flag
In the MKS 180 contest, it is hard to believe that DAMEN, a real champion in civilian service boats or dredges worldwide, could pretend to build heavy multi-mission frigates.
Germany: the MKS-180 decision, an earthquake in naval yards!
The German government had announced on the 7th February that it would "immediately" stop arms exports to any country participating in the war in Yemen. The move would include Saudi Arabia, a major buyer of German weapons.
German arm’s export policy: suicide or deception?
The German government had announced on the 7th February that it would "immediately" stop arms exports to any country participating in the war in Yemen. The move would include Saudi Arabia, a major buyer of German weapons.
Ageing and Ailing NAVANTIA
Shall the Spanish Parliament have a say in clearing an export licence to NAVANTIA for the sale of 5 corvettes AVANTE 2200 to Saudi Arabia? In the dreadful financial situation of NAVANTIA, the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy should then put a maximum pressure on the
Germany: submarines on the rocks
Unlike the best whiskies, submarines must not be served on the rocks! By mid-october it was reported in Germany (Kieler Nachriten, or Businessinsider quoting the German MOD) that, following a maritime incident, none of the 6 German Navy submarines was in a state of “mission readiness”.
U 212 CD, the next Norwegian submarine, but what for? (2/2)
The "deep waters" option. Basically different are the conditions traditionally met by the French or British submariners, attached to the deep blue waters of the Med or to the Atlantic and Norwegian areas.
U 212 CD, the next Norwegian submarine, but what for? (1/2)
June 26, 2017, the German MOD officially informed the relevant Parliament Committees about the agreements between the MODs of Germany and Norway for the common development and production program of the submarines class U 212 CD.