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The Type 4X Destroyer – The next British warship The UK Defence Journal has been speaking to Paul Sweeney, former MP for Glasgow North East and former shipbuilder. We have been told that consideration is already being given to the development of an Anti-Air Warfare variant of the Type 26, a variant...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1317040739117899777 New video released by BAE. Some of the fast facts transcribed although I'm pretty sure it's already known: ⋅ 153.6 m length (longer than Vanguard). ⋅ 17,200 tonnes (the largest submarine ever built by the RN). ⋅ 130 crew ...

More fantastic shots on Matt Bromage's Twitter account.

The first RAF P-8 touching down at RAF Lossiemouth today: https://youtu.be/ohIUTIwF5Qo Also: RAF Lossiemouth Welcomes Two More P-8A Poseidon Aircraft RAF Lossiemouth has welcomed a further two P-8A Poseidon aircraft, following a landmark arrival at the base earlier this week. Extensive renovations c...

This has to be one of my favourite pics of her so far:



Also, a BBC Executive Producer on Twitter confirmed filming of Warship series 3 was underway. Definitely gonna be one to watch.

Video released:



Best birthday present ever. Thanks RN.

Some CSG pics are emerging on Twitter:





Credit to @Jimborolo

In case anyone’s concerned by the omission of the C-17 on this image of the Illustrative Force of 2035 released today:



It was a mistake and there’s no plan to axe the C-17. The image will be updated. Source: This Tweet citing a senior RAF source

I've seen claims this is the most fifth gens at sea on a single flight deck ever. Is this true?

Just a rumour but there might still be some truth in it, much like with the MBT leak (they're not all going to be scrapped but they're still being cut).

A more official source for those that want one: We have already started a market engagement exercise and have had a healthy response. I intend to announce the procurement timetable for the warships in due course, after market testing has completed. We intend to encourage international partners to wo...

bobp wrote:Isn't this the wrong thread for crazy thoughts and fantasies?? Supposed to be News only. Sorry to be a pain.

Yup. Let's get back to posting news and related discussion. Feel free to use the General Discussion topic for anything else.

More images of the black "aggressor" Typhoon:

The changes to Queen Elizabeth prior to the upcoming GROUPEX and JW.:

"the UK is set for a fantastic time when it comes to shipbuilding"

Boris Johnson in Parliament today.

Do we think this is a hint to FSS or is it just his typical over exaggeration of things?

Would anyone with a Shephard Media subscription be kind enough to confirm whether this article states Fort Rosalie is "awaiting disposal" or not? I'm hearing conflicting things.

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/nava ... s-reduced/

The GROUPEX for Exercise Joint Warrior has been confirmed: HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Kent, HMS Diamond, HMS Northumberland, RFA Tideforce, RFA Fort Victoria, HNLMS Evertsen, USS The Sullivans and I'm guessing "HMS " in QE's Tweet refers to a RN sub too. Should be a sight to behold.

The joint UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron is to become solely UK in 2023:

Alright guys, feel free to take your discussion to the escorts thread, otherwise let's keep this one for the River-class OPVs (and keep the fantasising to a minimum).

Follow up to the above:


They will have prepared for this eventuality, so hopefully cases stay at ten and the impact minimised. Speedy recovery to those infected.

Watchkeeper seeing some use in supporting the Border Force: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/army ... -d3qs3nsxh

I think we’re beginning to veer a little too far away from the F-35 now chaps. Feel free to take your UAE discussion to the UAE thread and the Tempest-centric posts to the Tempest thread. Cheers.

Looks like an L85 has fallen into Taliban hands:

https://i.imgur.com/mCtZbsz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4lu8uQA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/nd4PSOL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/SSEPUdg.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qKXmmFM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KbKOwwr.jpg Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, front, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa, tours the flight ...