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- 03 Sep 2018, 22:31
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5669
- Views: 1487674
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Will the Type 26s have anti-submarine torpedos?
- 31 Aug 2018, 00:50
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
- Replies: 1972
- Views: 563779
Re: Future Solid Support Ship
I hope FSS can go to UK yards.
If CL get Type 31, Babcock could get FSS and use all the partners that were interested in Type 31.
If CL get Type 31, Babcock could get FSS and use all the partners that were interested in Type 31.
- 31 Aug 2018, 00:48
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8490
- Views: 2194786
Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
I think CL are definitely in the winning position at the moment, their reported conversations with export markets is just what the MoD wants to hear.
Babcock have gone completely silent, worrying for their yards without the work.
Babcock have gone completely silent, worrying for their yards without the work.
- 07 Aug 2018, 22:20
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551240
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Can Scottish BAE workers actually be arsed?
- 07 Aug 2018, 22:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fantasy T31 and Fantasy Fleet Builder [New]
- Replies: 1811
- Views: 78177
Re: Fantasy T31 and Fantasy Fleet Builder [New]
I'm worried about the Babcock yards now - apparently there is an Irish support ship coming up they could win. But just imagine how great it would be for both BAE & Babcock to be full to the brim making 26s, 31s & FSSs. Rosyth & Appledore desperarely need the work - at the moment Appledor...
- 07 Aug 2018, 22:14
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8490
- Views: 2194786
Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
The fact BAE/CL have released this flashy new website suggests they must be pretty confident about winning the bid. If this is the case, I think it's a real missed opportunity to spread some work around the UK and see what can be done outside of the BAE bubble. IMO the Arrowhead design was better an...