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by shark bait
16 Feb 2024, 19:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19146
Views: 7053058
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

SW1 wrote: 16 Feb 2024, 18:26 Our energy security isn’t dependent on the region now. More energy from the Middle East goes east.
Lot's goes to Europe, and if the western world cared at all about security it would be doing everything possible to decouple itself from petro-states.
by shark bait
13 Feb 2024, 11:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
Replies: 553
Views: 112362
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Re: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

“People talk about a Type 32 frigate – we like to refer to it as Type 31 batch two. We’re doing a crew of about 105 on Type 31, so realistically we should be aiming to half that number for batch two.” Good, this is precisely what needs to happen. It should be a second batch, not new class. Should b...
by shark bait
08 Feb 2024, 12:16
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Archer Class Patrol & Training Vessel (PBR) (RN)
Replies: 133
Views: 59469
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Re: Archer Class Patrol & Training Vessel (PBR) (RN)

Yes, Brimstoning fishing boats and rubber dinghys is clearly an MOD priority.
by shark bait
02 Feb 2024, 15:35
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Caribbean wrote: 01 Feb 2024, 17:49 Now - what was I saying about a UK Dokdo look-alike?
These smaller assault ships share vehicle and aircraft storage space so total capacity is much lower. This makes a LCAC that can interface with strategic sea lift ships important to pick up the missing capacity in a SHTF situation.
by shark bait
01 Feb 2024, 15:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Best of luck to Griffon! The need to get further from shore and the need to go faster make a hovercraft look appealing. A exciting use case is operating a hovercraft from a lightly modified RORO so in the future the Point Class could offload stores without fixed infrastructure. If practical, it's mu...
by shark bait
31 Jan 2024, 09:32
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Steel beach is ok as long as a LCAC can fly up one.
by shark bait
29 Jan 2024, 10:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19146
Views: 7053058
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

If the MOD was competent the above is exactly what we should expect from a Destroyer. However the Navy is still waiting for engines that work after 15 years of problemed service, making the above a pipe dream at best.
by shark bait
29 Jan 2024, 09:57
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

it is absolutely possible that a large hanger and flight deck becomes much more important than any design of LCU in a well dock Already is. Assaults from the sea have been untenable for decades, which is a problem for the Royal Navy who built the ships they wanted to fight their last war. Unfortuna...
by shark bait
19 Jan 2024, 13:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15432
Views: 4405471
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Because the Navy has spend the last 2 decades upselling this exact mission, and has almost dismantled itself to achieve it.

The Royal Navy has spent so much political capitol to get here, it needs to demonstrate a return on investment, otherwise its just an expensive film set.
by shark bait
17 Jan 2024, 10:03
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5409
Views: 1418384
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

there is a real opportunity for a common LSV/OPV design that has benefits all round. There is potential, but one conflict that makes it difficult. A key requirement for an LSV is increased width so it can remain stable while lifting heavy loads over the side, and creates a large working deck. A key...
by shark bait
16 Jan 2024, 22:32
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5409
Views: 1418384
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

if the P has been dropped, does that make it more likely that the MHC capability will be delivered via modular payload from the back of a low-end specialist escort? a.k.a. T32 with a USV mission bay The most likely is from ships like RFA Stirling Castle, and also likely is operations from the shore...
by shark bait
16 Jan 2024, 22:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19146
Views: 7053058
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

The destroyers would absolutely benefit from a modern, smaller and more usable gun.

However it benefits more from engines that actually work, increased missile capacity, and ABM upgrades. All of these things sound pricey, and it seems unlikely the Navy would prioritise a gun swap above these.
by shark bait
15 Jan 2024, 22:34
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15432
Views: 4405471
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

SW1 wrote: 15 Jan 2024, 22:09 This is an American show not ours
This much is true. The Typhoon show is just to lend a drop of credibility to American diplomacy and does nothing to alter the balance of maritime security in the region.
by shark bait
15 Jan 2024, 22:29
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5409
Views: 1418384
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

MHPC is gone. The Navy considered the P satisfied through the River class B2.

That leaves MHC that shall be slow, fat, and utilitarian.
by shark bait
15 Jan 2024, 21:01
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19146
Views: 7053058
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Arguably the T26 with CAMM MR and the upgraded Artisan would fill the same 'gap'
by shark bait
15 Jan 2024, 15:47
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19146
Views: 7053058
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Totally! Every year without new frigates hurts the Navy. If Mk41 slow down the T31 introduction it should be added later.
by shark bait
15 Jan 2024, 15:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

jedibeeftrix wrote: 11 Jan 2024, 08:46 This seems at odds with the stated intent:
Perhaps the last paragraph was a bit too much of a moon-shot, it's because the UK may struggle to justify having two distinct air mobile armies.
by shark bait
10 Jan 2024, 21:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

I do NOT think MCM mine sweepers will be supporting the landing operations Mine sweepers will have an important purpose, just not in the opening moves. At Al Faw it took less than a week to clear the channel with almost improvised remote mine sweepers. Is it reasonable to expect a purpose built swe...
by shark bait
10 Jan 2024, 11:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

This is why they need PACSCAT fast LCU's capable of carrying 6 Jackal these along with the new unmanned MCM sweeping a path Not sure that would work. Sending is MCM team in is a pretty big indicator of where the Marines are going to land, and that space will quickly be denied. On top of that it doe...
by shark bait
10 Jan 2024, 11:09
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19146
Views: 7053058
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Awesome! A bit of real world data is highly valuable.

Fitting CAMM silos will be great for the long term sustainability of the destroyers. The extra depth and a cheaper missile available will be a highly welcome addition.
by shark bait
10 Jan 2024, 09:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

The versatility of LCU sized craft are clear and have been for a long time Have they? It's impractical to use LCU over the horizon, and if the Royal Marines are a 'raiding party' why do they need heavy vehicles? Futhermore the last amphibious assault left the LCU at home because of the threat of mi...
by shark bait
09 Jan 2024, 21:19
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Expansion has nothing to do with it. Really? Because last page was advocating for a third carrier... to a 3x LCU capacity. That’s completely unacceptable. ...Lots of options are available but doing nothing isn’t one of them. Is it? When was the last lime LCU were used? Why does having lots of LCU m...
by shark bait
09 Jan 2024, 18:47
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

RE: videos above This is kinda what I mean, it's been exercises and photo ops but not developing a strategic vision for the future. What's the scope of operations? What makes that valuable to the UK? What is unique compared to what the army do? How is it going to be sustainable? These are the type ...
by shark bait
09 Jan 2024, 16:41
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Tempest414 wrote: 09 Jan 2024, 15:06 But as said they have picked away forward
Please share. I have not seen anything beyond "we bought one of these, played with it, and took some photos".
by shark bait
09 Jan 2024, 14:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5841
Views: 1495614
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Flesh out the “foundations” in practical terms. The RN are teetering on the edge of what it takes to be a credible blue water navy, they're missing the basics of having a crew and ships that routinely go to sea. On top of this the Navy needs the support functions, like auxiliaries and aircraft with...