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by Tom8
19 Nov 2020, 12:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Integrated Review (previously SDSR 2020)
Replies: 1307
Views: 59942
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Re: Integrated Review (previously SDSR 2020)

dmereifield wrote:T32
Def Sec. mentioned type 32, as well as types 26 and 31 on radio 4 this morning
by Tom8
12 Nov 2020, 09:04
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Italian Armed Forces
Replies: 936
Views: 60995
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Re: Italian Armed Forces

TFs quote="ArmChairCivvy"]TFs[/quote] The link below does detail something called the “European amphibious initiative” and describes two multinational task forces (1) uk + NL and (2) Spain + Italy. In total there are 10 nations discussing European amphibious task groups https://www.defens...
by Tom8
11 Nov 2020, 18:55
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Italian Armed Forces
Replies: 936
Views: 60995
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Re: Italian Armed Forces

is manning their carrier Designing the battalion structure around the size of your major amphibious ship does make sense (new Trieste also holds up to 600 embarked force). Going forward the San Giorgio-class amphibious transport dock ships will be being replaced with three much larger ships (8k —> ...
by Tom8
11 Nov 2020, 16:44
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Italian Armed Forces
Replies: 936
Views: 60995
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Re: Italian Armed Forces

they Taken from newly found wiki page: National Sea Projection Capability: The "Pozzuolo del Friuli" forms with the Italian navy's 3rd Naval Division, and San Marco Marine Brigade the Italian military's National Sea Projection Capability (Forza di proiezione dal mare). The following units...
by Tom8
11 Nov 2020, 06:28
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Italian Armed Forces
Replies: 936
Views: 60995
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Re: Italian Armed Forces

- 3 bn-sized manoeuvre elements when Italy only has two Marines bns (the other one still building towards full strength Could you please expand on this a bit further? I am aware that the Italian amphibious forces are made up of the army’s Lagunari Battalion plus the Navy’s two assault battalions fr...
by Tom8
27 Oct 2020, 22:42
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1041
Views: 318436
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Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

Mr. TurretRing knows what he is talking about. This " during the Cold War the average combat distance in Central Europe was considered to be less than 1500 m, which means that a 35 mm Oerlikon or Bushmaster gun does not offer more lethality against infantry in this situation" is often quo...
by Tom8
27 Oct 2020, 12:25
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1041
Views: 318436
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Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

The CTA40 at one stage was nick named the "Coke Can Gun". :D Saying that the whole gun etc. is extremely compact and besides its unique layout, should easily be able to fit in may existing multi calibre turrets. If you look at the upside down Bofors L70 in the CV2040 in comparison this wi...
by Tom8
21 Oct 2020, 14:18
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1041
Views: 318436
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Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

ArmChairCivvy wrote:cubic
That image of mine hides the true diameter of the 40mm cta cartridge, which is 60mm.

30x173mm Cartridge volume =450cm2
40x255 mm cta Cartridge volume= 720cm2

Coke can indeed
by Tom8
21 Oct 2020, 13:30
Forum: British Army
Topic: CRV(T) Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 88
Views: 47718
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Re: CRV(T) Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

TD just came out with an in-depth article about which vehicles in the BA are airliftable. As for deploying to and within theatres like Norway, I would check the max underslung weights that Chinooks and Merlins can handle, with ref. to "Protection and firepower enhancements have seen the vehicl...
by Tom8
21 Oct 2020, 10:59
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1041
Views: 318436
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Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

Thanks for the reply.

The scimitar carried 165 rounds of 30mm. Considering that 40mm CTA is a similar size to traditional 30mm rounds (see attached image), I assume The much larger upgraded warrior/Ajax should carry Significantly more than 165 rounds of 40mm CTA.
by Tom8
21 Oct 2020, 10:01
Forum: British Army
Topic: CRV(T) Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 88
Views: 47718
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Re: CRV(T) Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

Is there any plans to retain the Mk2 scimitars after the introduction of Ajax? While these are probably not suitable for use in the armoured/strike brigades, I would have thought they fit nicely with 16 air assault and 3 commando. I imagine they have similar mobility abilities to the RMs Viking vehi...
by Tom8
20 Oct 2020, 18:56
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1041
Views: 318436
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Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicle Variants (British Army)

I am completely ignorant on this topic, but was curious about a feature regarding installing the jaguar turret on boxer. It made reference that the turret could hold 70 rounds of 40mm cta. Would this be a typical number of rounds carried by Ajax and the upgraded warrior? I ask as it seems very low c...
by Tom8
17 Aug 2020, 13:10
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 767
Views: 225857
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Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

A few of these would be useful on some of our planned JLTV, especially those allocated to say our "Rapid Intervention forces" . Yes it would be a new gun but we have the infrastructure in place of Chain Guns already as a result of using the Apache with its 30mm and the co-axial 7.62 versi...
by Tom8
23 Jul 2020, 00:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 635
Views: 115148
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Re: The future form of the Army

Hi Jim, Thanks for the reply. I have read your first post and do like your proposal for the mechanised brigades. I guess I should clarify my last question. Do you think your three MGS cavalry squadrons will act as a single unit, or do you envisage each cavalry unit being attached to a mechanised inf...
by Tom8
22 Jul 2020, 08:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 635
Views: 115148
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Re: The future form of the Army

The idea that the UK should concentrate on the "Strike" concept though in a refined form as well as greatly improved and enlarged Precision Fires seems to be a logical way forward for the UK to develop effective and relevant forces for the future. Do you think the Strike brigades should a...
by Tom8
13 Jul 2020, 22:59
Forum: Personnel and Units
Topic: New 1st Aviation Brigade
Replies: 6
Views: 685
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Re: New 1st Aviation Brigade

The question is whether or not it is a Combat Brigade or just an administrative organisation. I suspect its rather more of the latter. Possibly a role of 1AB is for it to act more as an independent "strike" brigade and not just to support ground forces. Which then begs the question of how...
by Tom8
08 Jul 2020, 15:07
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714587
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

All I want for Christmas is....... https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/leonardos-hitfact-mk-ii-turret-to-be-fitted-with-new-10552-mm-gun Well, put down the advance, quick, and Shephard says you'll stand a good chance: "Italian 3.0 Centauro II procurement remains unfinalised As the I...
by Tom8
06 Jul 2020, 22:58
Forum: Personnel and Units
Topic: Royal Marines
Replies: 205
Views: 34138
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Re: Royal Marines

With rumours that RM numbers will be reduced and their new emphasis on raiding, is there a possibility that 3 Commando brigade will be disbanded, with 40 and 45 Commando reforming as independent raiding formations and the logistics and artillery units being reassigned within the army? If this was to...
by Tom8
06 Jul 2020, 22:14
Forum: British Army
Topic: UOR vehicles brought back to the "Core" - where are they now, and who is going to get hand-me-downs next?
Replies: 80
Views: 38882
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Re: UOR vehicles brought back to the "Core" - where are they now, and who is going to get hand-me-downs next?

aw a mention somewhere that we are working on that together with the Bundeswehr. - which mortar is on the Wiesels? Though that one is lowered to the ground; unlikely in the Boxer set up Could we and the Germans simply install the dragonfire 120mm that is used by the French and italians in their whe...
by Tom8
05 Jul 2020, 14:44
Forum: British Army
Topic: UOR vehicles brought back to the "Core" - where are they now, and who is going to get hand-me-downs next?
Replies: 80
Views: 38882
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Re: UOR vehicles brought back to the "Core" - where are they now, and who is going to get hand-me-downs next?

Caribbean wrote:4 Mechanised Infantry on Boxer (eventually to be expanded to 8, for two Strike Brigades)
Possibly I am wrong, but I think each Strike brigade is going to be made up of two cavalry and two infantry unit, so only 4 Mechanised infantry will be needed for the two brigades
by Tom8
19 Feb 2020, 15:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 635
Views: 115148
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Re: The future form of the Army

Light Infantry is something we do have plenty of and is something I think needs addressing, but having a Brigade forward deployed in and around Brunei, Singapore etc. might be a good way of showing that we do have a vested interest in the area and are will to support our allies Aside from Brunei, i...
by Tom8
19 Feb 2020, 14:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 635
Views: 115148
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Re: The future form of the Army

the role of this formation appears to be to deploy company sized units to work with and train the forces of allies nations. Each Regiment has a strength of only 270 personnel and although I can see the benefit of having troops in this role it does appear to be more an exercise in retaining cap badg...