Category Archives: Autoren

Das Heldenmädchen von Lüneburg – Teil 1

Posted on May 21, 2013

von Seka Smith Nach der Niederlage der “Grand Armeé” in Russland war die Hoffnung unter den Menschen in Norddeutschland groß, die französischen Besatzer loszuwerden. Nun erhebt sich auch Lüneburg! Eine Stadt etwa 50 km südöstlich von Hamburg gelegen und mit einer … Continue reading →

Posted in Gut zu wissen, Historisch, Seka Smith | Leave a comment

What Happened to the Pentagon’s Formation-Flying Satellite?

Posted on May 19, 2013

by DAVID AXE The U.S. military has cancelled a seven-year, $200-million effort to develop a new kind of satellite — one comprising groups of small, formation-flying craft orbiting in tight-knit formations and sharing data wirelessly. The Future, Fast, Flexible, Fractionated … Continue reading →

Posted in David Axe, English only | 1 Comment

Buchrezension: Maritime Sicherheit

Posted on May 19, 2013

Man könnte meinen, dass die maritime Sicherheit für ein Binnenland wie die Schweiz keine Rolle spielt. Das ist falsch, wie auch die Diskussion einer schweizerischen Beteiligung an der Operation Atalanta vor einigen Jahren zeigte. Immerhin verfügt die Schweiz über sechs … Continue reading →

Posted in Buchtipp, Felix F. Seidler, Piraterie | 1 Comment

Navy Drone Touches Down On Carrier Deck for First Time

Posted on May 18, 2013

by DAVID AXE The U.S. Navy’s X-47B jet-powered drone prototype touched down on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush for the first time on Friday — continuing an historic series of accomplishments begun on May 14, … Continue reading →

Posted in David Axe, I robot, X-Planes | 2 Comments

Drohnendebatte: Das Strategische kommt zu kurz

Posted on May 15, 2013

von Felix F. Seidler. Felix F. Seidler ist freier Mitarbeiter am Institut für Sicherheitspolitik an der Universität in Kiel und Administrator von Seidlers Sicherheitspolitik. Dieser Artikel wurde dort als erstes veröffentlicht. Soll Deutschland bewaffnete Drohnen kaufen? Diese Frage wird vor … Continue reading →

Posted in Armee, Felix F. Seidler, International, Sicherheitspolitik | Leave a comment

Behind the Navy’s Carrier-Launched Killer Drone

Posted on May 14, 2013

by DAVID AXE Sometime today the U.S. Navy will launch a modern, jet-powered, armed drone from the first time from an aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush. The X-47B Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, built by Northrop Grumman, is a possible … Continue reading →

Posted in David Axe, English only, I robot, X-Planes | 3 Comments

By the Numbers: Independent Afghan Security Forces

Posted on May 7, 2013

by DAVID AXE It’s conventional wisdom in U.S. military policy circles that Afghanistan’s security forces, specifically its national army and police, have become hopelessly dependent on the U.S.-led coalition for training, logistical and air support and battlefield leadership. But the … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Armee, Autoren, David Axe, English only, Staaten und Regionen | 1 Comment

Americans, Afghans and Battlefield Agility

Posted on May 7, 2013

by DAVID AXE April 23, Zari district, southern Afghanistan. The U.S. Army’s 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 3-41 Infantry — part of the Texas-based 1st Brigade of the 1st Armored Division — is setting up a patrol base for a two-day … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, David Axe, English only | 4 Comments

After Boston Bombings, Putin Tells West: I Told You So

Posted on May 7, 2013

In the wake of last month’s Boston Marathon bombings, Russian president Vladimir Putin chastised Western powers for underestimating the Chechen terrorist threat in the Caucasus from which the two suspected perpetrators hailed. “I have always felt outraged when our Western … Continue reading →

Posted in English only, Nick Ottens, Russland, Terrorismus | Leave a comment

Dear Assad

Posted on April 30, 2013

It’s seeming more and more likely that chemical weapons were used in Syria and the United Nations is urgently urging inspectors to be let in to verify. Chemical weapons is the so-called “red line” that may trigger intervention—and it’s certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoon, International, Matt Bors, Syrien | Leave a comment