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by RichardIC
29 Nov 2022, 18:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19150
Views: 7058755
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

I think all those folks that are clamoring for TLAM to be added to an overgrown OPV need to do a bit of research on how the UK has used TLAMs in the past and ask themselves why that was so. Might also check how many TLAMs the UK has or had. Simple - no other launch vessels available. You're only go...
by RichardIC
29 Nov 2022, 16:14
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
Replies: 553
Views: 112752
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Re: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

So, plans for Type 32 withdrawn because of unaffordability (p20). They're either going to get dropped entirely or cost significantly more than originally thought which means something else has to give. Seeing as they were both last-minute inserts in the last SDR when we had a lying buffoon as a PM i...
by RichardIC
28 Nov 2022, 10:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19150
Views: 7058755
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

So concentrating on Land Attack Missiles, I would be interested to see some comparisions between Tomahawk and NSM. We know that Tomahawk is a dedicated Land Attack Missile whilst I beleive that NSM has SOME use as a Land Attack Missile. But I suspect NSM will be cheapr and shorter ranged, probably ...
by RichardIC
24 Nov 2022, 16:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547648
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

by RichardIC
23 Nov 2022, 14:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
Replies: 1030
Views: 242307
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Re: RN anti-ship missiles

NSM initial operating capability in "a little over" 12 months. https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KONGSBERG-GRUPPEN-ASA-1413189/news/UNITED-KINGDOM-s-ROYAL-NAVY-SELECTS-KONGSBERG-S-NAVAL-STRIKE-MISSILE-42395846/ UK and Norwegian authorities have today announced that they have agree...
by RichardIC
19 Nov 2022, 18:35
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547648
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

Isn't the core FREMM still there. Yes, there have been major changes to the design but wasn't it designed so that the vessel could be radically altered whilst retaining its core. Yes, the USN's Constellation is a far greater alteration than the differences between the Italian and French FREMM. It i...
by RichardIC
18 Nov 2022, 10:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

If Putin survives this he's going to be in full-on hybrid/unconventional mode. And his most credible military assets - the submarine service - have hardly been used in Ukraine.

We're really going to need MROSS.
by RichardIC
18 Nov 2022, 09:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

I think it’s a given that the two MROSS will replace the remaining Echo and HMS Scott. The later has the ability to operate in Ice but is not an ice breaker. Given however that the Artic is going to be a region of increased interest, perhaps another commercial conversion like HMS Protector would be...
by RichardIC
16 Nov 2022, 16:59
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547648
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

Excellent news for the Navy and for BMT. A lot less than excellent for UK shipbuilding. Perpetuates the failing strategy of penny packet investments spread across too many yards so none ever get to be globally competitive. 77 million spent in Belfast will do diddly squat in terms of attracting futu...
by RichardIC
14 Nov 2022, 06:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15445
Views: 4410659
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

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This is normal complement for a full sqn deployment i don’t know why it’s an issue.
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Because the carrier is designed to be able to take several squadrons. Sorry but the “aircraft carrier with no aircraft” thing is sounding truer as time passes.
by RichardIC
08 Nov 2022, 09:16
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: National Flagship for Britain
Replies: 148
Views: 16333
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Re: National Flagship for Britain

The point I'm trying to make is that it is a loss of £250m to the UK shipbuilding industry whether you liked the concept of a flagship/yacht in the first place. It would have been good experience for H&W or CL to keep their skills up pending later work. It's really not a loss. Much better idea ...
by RichardIC
07 Nov 2022, 16:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/plans-new-national-flagship-royal-britannia-scrapped-defence-sec-confirms/ Mr Wallace told MPs he was prioritising the procurement of the multi-role ocean surveillance ship (MROSS) instead of the flagship. "In the face of the Russian illegal and unprovoked invasion of...
by RichardIC
07 Nov 2022, 16:01
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: National Flagship for Britain
Replies: 148
Views: 16333
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Re: National Flagship for Britain

Woo-bloody-hoo

by RichardIC
26 Oct 2022, 09:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2143370
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Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

First of eight blocks in position in the build hall. Gives no clue about how advanced construction of the other blocks is.

https://www.navaltoday.com/2022/10/18/u ... milestone/
by RichardIC
12 Oct 2022, 15:02
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
Replies: 553
Views: 112752
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Re: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Just skip to the final paragraph - that's the only one that matters.
by RichardIC
11 Oct 2022, 11:51
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

https://www.navylookout.com/protecting-seabed-infrastructure-uk-multi-role-ocean-surveillance-ship-to-be-in-service-by-2023/ Great Article and informative movie, very informative. I strongly recommend to watch though it. Great technlogy, it is. https://youtu.be/fqoGLuCup3g You were saying? https://...
by RichardIC
05 Oct 2022, 06:34
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/04/ben-wallace-buy-seabed-warfare-ship-now-underwater-surveillance/ Ben Wallace to buy seabed warfare ship 'now' for underwater surveillance Modified warship to counter increased Russian threat after sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, Defence Secretary...
by RichardIC
03 Oct 2022, 07:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

Possibly the single most important capability gap we have. And reverting back to the original plan for two as well?
by RichardIC
01 Oct 2022, 11:27
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion
Replies: 232
Views: 129148
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Re: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion

Replacing the four five with a 57mm on the T45s will cost money. As long as there enough ammunition stocks I can see the T45s staying as they are. With CAMM and Phalanx what is the need for the 'smarter' 57mm rounds? What’s the effective range of Phalanx? 1nm? Maybe less. Far too close for comfort.
by RichardIC
29 Sep 2022, 13:50
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion
Replies: 232
Views: 129148
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Re: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion

The gunnery based on the Type 31 was the best offer Babcock could male within the fixed price contract.
by RichardIC
04 Sep 2022, 12:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Replies: 178
Views: 28150
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Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships

Good because this is something there’s an actual need for:

by RichardIC
04 Sep 2022, 12:32
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: National Flagship for Britain
Replies: 148
Views: 16333
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Re: National Flagship for Britain

by RichardIC
03 Sep 2022, 15:16
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
Replies: 553
Views: 112752
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Re: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Poiuytrewq wrote: 03 Sep 2022, 12:46
donald_of_tokyo wrote: 03 Sep 2022, 10:18 So yes, we can choose the engine as we like, but it does require spaces in the hull.
From the information provided so far the T32 will be a Crossover design.
Serious question: What is the information provided so far?
by RichardIC
30 Aug 2022, 15:38
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1465339
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Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

I know surely it will be the original hull design, but I "hope" the 5 batch2s be the 0.6-m broad beamed version... It will give large growth margin, to be pursuit for coming 30-35 years. Donald - can you supply any verification that the “broad beamed” Type 26 exists? We’ve all seen it men...
by RichardIC
15 Aug 2022, 21:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: HMS Protector (Ice Patrol Ship) (RN)
Replies: 45
Views: 24118
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Re: HMS Protector (Ice Patrol Ship) (RN)

Christ, this is our disaster relief contingency in the Caribbean now. A quad bike delivered by a RIB from a tiny icebreaker! Complete embarrassment. You DO like to over exaggerate don't you..... It was an exercise carried out by Protector during Antarctic Winter / our summer, i.e. her off-season fr...