Germany meets asymmetric threat

Article Abstract:

The US Navy's Aegis destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) that arrived at a refueling stop in the Yemeni part of Aden was attacked by terrorists when a small boat loaded with explosives exploded beside the ship. In response to such terrorist threats, the German Navy is rapidly changing from an escort navy to an expeditionary navy.

General services, Safety and security measures, Technology application, Navies, Germany. Navy

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Germany meets asymmetric threat

Article Abstract:

The US Navy's Aegis destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) that arrived at a refueling stop in the Yemeni part of Aden was attacked by terrorists when a small boat loaded with explosives exploded beside the ship. In response to such terrorist threats, the German Navy is rapidly changing from an escort navy to an expeditionary navy.

Ship Building and Repairing, Destroyers, Accidents, Destroyers (Warships), Bombings, Cole (Ship)

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