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- 19 Apr 2024, 00:10
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19312
- Views: 9708867
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Two or three T31 for the same £1bn depending on how they are configured would add a lot more. Such a cheap T31, 330 GBP a pop, cannot do any good AAW. I am half a way between you two. I agree there is a clear need for 5 cheap GP frigates. But do not think 10 will be needed. If such money is there f...
- 18 Apr 2024, 22:21
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5664
- Views: 1482792
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Let’s not forget the inflation. Significant it is, especially from late 2022. If comparing cost figures, we need to “correct” them.
- 18 Apr 2024, 15:52
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19312
- Views: 9708867
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Two or three T31 for the same £1bn depending on how they are configured would add a lot more. Such a cheap T31, 330 GBP a pop, cannot do any good AAW. I am half a way between you two. I agree there is a clear need for 5 cheap GP frigates. But do not think 10 will be needed. If such money is there f...
- 17 Apr 2024, 15:42
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19312
- Views: 9708867
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
The Iranians have a significant fleet of mini-subs which have really tested the Royal Navy. Agreed the threat is clear. Also UUVs will proliferate further and become a growing threat. What is needed to counter that? Is it a T26 or more likely something deployed from a T31 or T32. A Captas 2 or 4 in...
- 17 Apr 2024, 14:03
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5664
- Views: 1482792
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
"T26 for export by even postponing RN hulls" is no problem. - Look at this build chart. Commissioning is early 2027, mid-2028, early 2030, 31, 32, 33, 34 and T26-hull8 commissioning is on early 2035. https://www.navylookout.com/type-26-frigate-construction-and-shipyard-investment-progress-...
- 16 Apr 2024, 16:05
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Another hull in Tonga. Yet another in Caribbean. And one in Falkland Island.
Not an asset to fight, but showing UK flag world wide. I think River B2 was a great buy, at last.
Not an asset to fight, but showing UK flag world wide. I think River B2 was a great buy, at last.
- 15 Apr 2024, 15:53
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Beautiful
- 15 Apr 2024, 13:06
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
- 15 Apr 2024, 11:24
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Deployment continues.
- 12 Apr 2024, 17:16
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 434126
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
I have no idea on her fate. Artisan 3D it not there, but it can be craned easily. SeaCeptor datalink antenna has a cover, or non existing? The starboard 30mm guns is not there? Any thoughts?
- 12 Apr 2024, 16:57
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5664
- Views: 1482792
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-target-dramatic-reduction-in-frigate-build-time/ We aim to reduce the build duration from the first of class being 96 months to the eighth being 60 months. More than that, we intend to compress the interval between ships from 18 months to 12 Now that’s an opportu...
- 11 Apr 2024, 15:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12739
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
Latest article on Navylookout discusses the armament of the two ships deployed to the Indo-Pacific; Which raises the question, to what extent do we want to arm their future replacements? The US Navy is phasing out Phalanx, which is what the LPDs have now. The answer seems to depend on how available...
- 11 Apr 2024, 10:53
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5664
- Views: 1482792
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
I'm afraid Rosyth does not have the capability to design a new escort. They have never done any. T31 design was bought from Denmark. T31-mod can be, but I'm afraid they do not know how to make it ASW-quiet enough. Babcock doesn’t need to design anything. A partnership with BMT could continue the de...
- 11 Apr 2024, 01:50
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5664
- Views: 1482792
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
It’s a fair point, but the last thing we need is another class of ASW frigate I’m not suggesting it’s the best direction of travel but the benefits are clear. • A joint £5bn program with a NATO member to produce 10x next-gen GP Frigates optimised for off-board systems including ASW. • Rosyth is sec...
- 10 Apr 2024, 15:44
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
In Germany yes. Yes. So it is very rare. Also Germany shipyards are NOT sustained only by escorts. Also Germany shipyards shares designs. And, of course, they are supported by "build" export. If Babcock wants to survive, try build export. No need to order escort to keep them alive. By the...
- 10 Apr 2024, 13:49
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Might not have the orders, but we definitely have the need for at least 2 x shipyards for the building of “escorts”. Why? (Almost) No other Europian Nation does it. And, for sure, UK is NOT ordering escorts in double the number compared to France, Italy, Spain, nor Germany. No the Italians, the Spa...
- 10 Apr 2024, 06:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Why? (Almost) No other Europian Nation does it. And, for sure, UK is NOT ordering escorts in double the number compared to France, Italy, Spain, nor Germany.Scimitar54 wrote: ↑10 Apr 2024, 04:37 Might not have the orders, but we definitely have the need for at least 2 x shipyards for the building of “escorts”.
- 09 Apr 2024, 16:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
If any additional armaments shall be considered, it shall better be "optional". In other words, keep the hull system itself simple enough to handle fishery protection and EEZ patrol. No, managing a fleet within a fleet is stupid. If we have a ship go technical at the last moment we've sho...
- 09 Apr 2024, 14:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
If any additional armaments shall be considered, it shall better be "optional". In other words, keep the hull system itself simple enough to handle fishery protection and EEZ patrol. My personal proposal. 1: Replace the forward 30mm gun with a 40mm 3P gun. This will cost, increase complexi...
- 08 Apr 2024, 15:21
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5477
- Views: 1544665
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
"Not enough specialized" nature of River B2 is good, for now, I think. 1: Not fighty enough, like Dutch Holland or Spanish BAM. But, in many cases, Holland and BAMs are operated very similar to River B2. At least, BAM frequently not carry any helicopter? (Sorry if I'm wrong). Also, River B...
- 07 Apr 2024, 15:17
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19312
- Views: 9708867
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Unfortunately, Wildcat is not a candidate. ROK is inclined for larger options. https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/seoul-clears-plan-to-replace-lynx-with-new-maritime-helicopter/156322.article That is very unfortunate. According to Janes it seems the Seahawk is the most likely winner. It is qu...
- 07 Apr 2024, 13:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19312
- Views: 9708867
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
I understand ROK is to replace Wildcat soon. There will be some shortfalls. On the other hand, RNZN is looking for SH-2G replacement, and Wildcat is one of the promising candidates. I guess sonobuoy dispensing will be better for Wildcat-level smallish HELO. Dipping sonar operation consumes fuel. Tr...
- 07 Apr 2024, 05:06
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19312
- Views: 9708867
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
I’ve also read that the Wildcats cannot carry dipping sonar and torpedoes at the same time due to weight limitations. https://youtu.be/evfy2-0FpmE?si=GZ2DerbC7ZtxWkJd https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2017/february-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-techno...
- 06 Apr 2024, 15:34
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1859737
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
On the future of UK Amphibious operations. "Think small" option (if the budget do not rise sharply and man-power issue is just kept as is, (not getting worse, but not better either) ------------- 1: Put both LPDs in extended readiness, with no crew. (will free ~120 crew, now assigned (just...
- 06 Apr 2024, 07:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Future Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- Replies: 201
- Views: 350692
Re: Future Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Just rise pay. Their claims is 100% right, they worth it, doesn't they?