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by Jake1992
05 Mar 2023, 14:06
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950099
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Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

About defining the performance requirements of the 6G aircraft, would it not be useful to consult potential 'non-team' customers to take into account what they require? In particular, should they express needs for requirements that surpass 'home team' requirements, the time to consider raising aspe...
by Jake1992
17 Feb 2023, 20:06
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293076
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Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

K9 makes the most sense - given how many Poland will be buying - we need more commonality - I do think the Army is right on this one. K9 would offer commonality with some allies, I say some as who else is planing on buying it ? RCH 155 will offer commonality with in our own vehicle fleet. RCH 155 c...
by Jake1992
11 Feb 2023, 22:06
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479881
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Re: Australian Defence Force

VLS numbers are the classic we must have X number to ensure we buy ship X cause that’s the one we really really want pretty please… usually followed by the well we’ve spent this much on it we should really maximise our investment spending even more to equip it yarn. When the budgets long since blow...
by Jake1992
11 Feb 2023, 21:36
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479881
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Re: Australian Defence Force

VLS numbers are the classic we must have X number to ensure we buy ship X cause that’s the one we really really want pretty please… usually followed by the well we’ve spent this much on it we should really maximise our investment spending even more to equip it yarn. When the budgets long since blow...
by Jake1992
11 Feb 2023, 20:31
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479881
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Re: Australian Defence Force

VLS numbers are the classic we must have X number to ensure we buy ship X cause that’s the one we really really want pretty please… usually followed by the well we’ve spent this much on it we should really maximise our investment spending even more to equip it yarn. When the budgets long since blow...
by Jake1992
11 Feb 2023, 11:48
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479881
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Re: Australian Defence Force

The plan by BAE Systems Australia would spark a major shake-up in the navy’s future fleet, where BAE would build both heavily armed destroyers as well as anti-submarine frigates at its Osborne facility near Adelaide. The proposed new air warfare destroyers would carry between 100 and 150 missile ce...
by Jake1992
11 Feb 2023, 11:06
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479881
United Kingdom

Re: Australian Defence Force

The plan by BAE Systems Australia would spark a major shake-up in the navy’s future fleet, where BAE would build both heavily armed destroyers as well as anti-submarine frigates at its Osborne facility near Adelaide. The proposed new air warfare destroyers would carry between 100 and 150 missile ce...
by Jake1992
29 Jan 2023, 14:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5972
Views: 1499867
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Wouldn’t this concept be best served by not just thinking of it made up solely of the amphibious replacements but also the T32s. My thinking is if we replaced the Albions, Bays and Argus with a fleet of 6 large LPDs / LSDs based off the same hull ( like the USN is doing with LPX and San Antonio ) t...
by Jake1992
29 Jan 2023, 10:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5972
Views: 1499867
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

The FCF is all based around highly distributed smaller fighting units, putting aside logistics, the ships deploying this force needs to reflect this. If the money was there, I would personally argue for: - 3 large RFA manned JSBLs (one LRG(N), one LRG(S) and one reserve) each with aviation support ...
by Jake1992
28 Jan 2023, 14:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547252
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

Karel Doorman is a good design but it’s over 10 years old. An evolution of the FSS design which is an evolution of the Tide design will give build and operational benefits. Cost wise I’d say the latter would edge it. Karel Doorman is better designs to evolve in to a semi amphibious role than the Ti...
by Jake1992
28 Jan 2023, 12:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547252
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

My thinking is that the MRSS would something like the Point class LSS but based on the bigger Baltic Enabler class with each carrying 3 SSC's and 4 LCVP to allow ship to shore plus the ability to operate 8+ helicopter Very ambitious, I personally would look more towards an evolution of the FSS desi...
by Jake1992
27 Jan 2023, 17:23
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108774
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Re: USA Armed Forces

Boeing has revealed a concept stealthy cargo / Air-Air refueling aircraft. I get the AAR, but do you really need a stealth cargo plane? Maybe a small plane for deploying SF, but C-130 or larger? Plus its Boeing, so you know it won't be built properly :mrgreen: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/...
by Jake1992
19 Jan 2023, 20:43
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 238
Views: 86843
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Re: SSN(R) Future Astute Replacement (2040s) (RN) [News Only]

My prediction is a modified boomer to keep costs low. I'm sure you're right, probably using PWR3 backend and much of Dreadnought, with a new section added to replace the D5 tubes. It would make sense and not only substantially reduce costs of the attack boats, but also reduce the costs of the last ...
by Jake1992
18 Jan 2023, 11:54
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479881
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Re: Australian Defence Force

Yes but UK government will always always go for the most golf plated affair and creates jobs ,so I quess we will end up with Italian helicopters even tho smart choice would be black Hawks also Why not jump on the US purchase of V-280, the economises of scale will be there to bring down the price, a...
by Jake1992
15 Jan 2023, 08:55
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8469
Views: 2142244
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Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

The T32 needs to be a completely different platform. The T31 is extremely limited as a mothership for USV/UUVs of any size which will be a key element of the future capabilities. They also are not optimal for supporting the FCF. Yes, we can continue on with the current LPD/LSD and MCM force for ano...
by Jake1992
13 Jan 2023, 18:59
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15441
Views: 4408528
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I'd guess a helicopter based system will replace Crowsnest. Maybe unmanned. Probably a derivative of the Merlin ASW replacement. But a couple of decades away at the earliest. Why a helicopter based system especially if it’s unmanaged ? One of the most important factors of ship based AEW is the alti...
by Jake1992
11 Jan 2023, 21:44
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293076
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Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

A mixed fleet of both tracked and wheeled would meet the various needs of the British Army. Ideally using a common gun with different Chassis. That’s where what I said above could fit nicely, the tracked Boxer can use the same module as it’s wheeled counter part. It could also be a back door way fo...
by Jake1992
11 Jan 2023, 20:40
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293076
United Kingdom

Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

And this news makes the fild for the new 155mm artillery systems very very narrow and some systems are completely disregarded . Your thoughts are welcome!!!!!! https://twitter.com/Gabriel64869839/status/1590355829588635649?t=xfvbLwwnjmuxZPsg3UH-0g&s=19 If tracked is preferred and Boxer was some...
by Jake1992
07 Jan 2023, 16:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15441
Views: 4408528
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I'd guess a helicopter based system will replace Crowsnest. Maybe unmanned. Probably a derivative of the Merlin ASW replacement. But a couple of decades away at the earliest. Why a helicopter based system especially if it’s unmanaged ? One of the most important factors of ship based AEW is the alti...
by Jake1992
07 Jan 2023, 14:20
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950099
United Kingdom

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

India has unfortunately shown itself to be an unreliable partner, in an era when right thinking nations are stepping forward and firmly hammering their colours to the mast. I hope they don't look towards Russia for help if China attacks, I doubt their loyalty to Putin will be rewarded.. India is no...
by Jake1992
07 Jan 2023, 13:29
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950099
United Kingdom

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

India has unfortunately shown itself to be an unreliable partner, in an era when right thinking nations are stepping forward and firmly hammering their colours to the mast. I hope they don't look towards Russia for help if China attacks, I doubt their loyalty to Putin will be rewarded.. India is no...
by Jake1992
01 Jan 2023, 20:22
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: JAPAN / 日本
Replies: 456
Views: 44594
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Re: JAPAN / 日本

Artist image of new Aegis/SPY-7 20,000t two BMD cruisers taken from the Japanese 20th December Defense Programs and Budget of Japan, calls for a very ambitious commissioning date for both ships by 2028. https://www.mod.go.jp/j/yosan/yosan_gaiyo/2023/yosan_20221223.pdf https://news.usni.org/2022/12/...
by Jake1992
30 Dec 2022, 19:00
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526429
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Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

One thing Iv been thinking of over this whole Ajax Boxer debarcle is that I’m surprised that at the time of developing Boxer our selves an Germany didn’t look to develop the tracked version along side it. If done at the same time as the wheeled Boxer it could of formed a nice joint replacement for ...
by Jake1992
30 Dec 2022, 17:32
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526429
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

One thing Iv been thinking of over this whole Ajax Boxer debarcle is that I’m surprised that at the time of developing Boxer our selves an Germany didn’t look to develop the tracked version along side it. If done at the same time as the wheeled Boxer it could of formed a nice joint replacement for b...
by Jake1992
28 Dec 2022, 12:04
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15441
Views: 4408528
United Kingdom

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

As much as i would like to see V-280 for the Navy do we really think we will would see it or its drone as HMG would be pushing a home grown option Well, even tho OSD of Merlin is pushed to 2040, sooner or later FAA will need to think about its replacement and aircrafts like V-22 or V-280 could be a...