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Germany's navy has concluded that "the allocation of specialized tasks to a certain type of platform across its entire service life is no longer feasible." Accordingly its new Class 125 frigates, while designed for low-intensity operations, also have other capabilities. Here, the future Baden-Wurttemburg in Bremen in November 2012, prepares for towing to Hamburg for completion.
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The Commanders Respond

March 2013
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Vol. 139/3/1,321
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As economies across the globe continue to contract, navies, armies, and air forces are being told, if not, “do more with less” to at least “do the same with less.” Proceedings thus asked sea-service commanders around the world: What innovative efficiencies and economies are you implementing, or considering implementing, to improve force readiness?

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