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- 17 Apr 2024, 04:48
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
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Re: Australian Defence Force
some analysis: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/national-defence-strategy-and-iip-discussed The government today released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the 2024 Integrated Investment Program (IIP), outlining a response to the deteriorating security environment. T...
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:44
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
2024 Integrated Investment Program https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-04-17/2024-integrated-investment-program These investments include an additional $11.1 billion over the next decade to deliver the Government’s response to the independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant...
- 10 Apr 2024, 23:58
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
- 06 Apr 2024, 00:31
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
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- 06 Apr 2024, 00:12
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
- 03 Apr 2024, 00:39
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
some good insights here:
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... conundrum/
Some subtleties around the Japanese frigate that I had not heard before. On the surface, you would think the Spanish have a good shot at it. I've said that before, however...
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... conundrum/
Some subtleties around the Japanese frigate that I had not heard before. On the surface, you would think the Spanish have a good shot at it. I've said that before, however...
- 30 Mar 2024, 23:09
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
- 30 Mar 2024, 22:35
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
- 21 Mar 2024, 23:33
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
- 15 Mar 2024, 23:03
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/all-female-royal-australian-air-force-team-join-in-air-to-air-refueling-mission The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) celebrated International Women’s Day by deploying an all-female team to undertake an air-to-air refueling mission at the RAAF Base Amberley in Quee...
- 15 Mar 2024, 22:54
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
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- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
HMAS Choules fitted with CEAFAR radar https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/hmas-choules-fitted-with-ceafar-radar While Choules’ current armament of a single Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) is able to engage targets independently using its own integrated radar, that radar has limite...
- 15 Mar 2024, 22:52
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
A few of these in the ORBAT now, all civilian crew.
- 28 Feb 2024, 01:57
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: New Zealand Defence Force
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- 27 Feb 2024, 04:28
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
Tully, North Queensland. Annual rainfall over 4000 mm.
- 27 Feb 2024, 00:48
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
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Re: Australian Defence Force
Henderson-based Austal to build two more Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boats for Navy https://psnews.com.au/henderson-based-austal-to-build-two-more-evolved-cape-class-patrol-boats-for-navy/128416/ One of the key elements of the government’s new plan is to grow its fleet of patrol vessels to 25 to cond...
- 23 Feb 2024, 00:46
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
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Re: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
Australian Defence Force news article: Working with partners to control the skies 21 February 24 https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/working-partners-control-skies For the first time, air force experts have gathered in Australia to share solutions on Airborne Early Warning and Con...
- 20 Feb 2024, 03:01
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
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Re: Australian Defence Force
The follow-on to the Hunter class (the DDG replacement) might be a Hunter class variant (like that 96 cell 'FFG' BAE was touting).
- 20 Feb 2024, 02:58
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
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- 20 Feb 2024, 00:46
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
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Re: Australian Defence Force
https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-02-20/navys-enhanced-lethality-surface-combatant-fleet In line with independent analysis’ recommendations, Navy’s future surface combatant fleet will comprise: 26 major surface combatants consisting of: Three Hobart class air warfare destroyers...
- 20 Feb 2024, 00:18
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
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Re: Australian Defence Force
Under the sweeping overhaul, Australia's current fleet of combat-ready warships would rise from 11 to 26, consisting of nine "Tier 1" frigates and destroyers and 11 smaller general-purpose frigates, as well as six optionally crewed vessels which will form a "Tier 2" force. https...
- 16 Feb 2024, 04:46
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
- 06 Jan 2024, 23:19
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
- Replies: 595
- Views: 185359
- 26 Nov 2023, 02:09
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
I accept what you have written but given the service lifespan of the current patrol vessels is replacing them really the top priority for Australia? Compared to the alternative of butchering Frigate programs which are also underway? If the current patrol vessels could carry on for another decade th...
- 26 Nov 2023, 00:14
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
- Views: 722799
Re: Australian Defence Force
The OPV's entire purpose is constabulary. Preventing illegal immigration and providing fisheries protection. That's why it wasn't a patrol boat or a Corvette. its entire armament consists of a planned 40 mm weapon but it will initially sail with a 25 mm weapon instead. All that was by design. The RA...
- 12 Nov 2023, 00:12
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2626
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Re: Australian Defence Force
Eh. It's a good article but there is much that is contradictory floating around in that article and others. In one article, BAE is quoted as saying the towed array will go, but in this article, he says they are still doing ASW? Then he says it's all pretty cheap and with minimal design changes, apar...