Denmark's FSS vessels: Versatility in motion

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Commanding officer (CO) of HDMS Absalon Cdr Per Starklint clarifies the Royal Danish Navy's (RDN's) decision on acquiring multipurpose ships. The Flexible Support Ships (FSS) were necessary for the RDN as the participation in the international operations were recognized as the number one priority and these ships have a versatile platform that is capable of conducting many tasks across the full spectrum of conflict.

Denmark, Naval officers, Starklint, Per

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Admiral Eiji Yoshikawa

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Admiral Eiji Yoshikawa, Chief of Staff, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force states that his goal is to make sure that the maritime component's assets would be capable of coping with new threats and responding to diverse contingencies. He outlines the strategies to be adopted to meet his goals and is very optimistic that he would be able to achieve the stated goals.

Japan, Japan. Maritime Self Defense Forces, Yoshikawa, Eiji

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Ambitions and acquisitions: the future SAN

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In an interview, Vice-Admiral Frans Retief, the South African Navy's Chief of Naval Staff, discussed the Navy's rebuilding plans. Retief said that the primary task of the South African Navy has been to protect the country's territorial integrity.

Strategy & planning, South Africa, Planning, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Military aspects, Interviews, Company business planning

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