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- 04 May 2015, 12:58
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
- Replies: 290
- Views: 117696
Foxhound Protected Vehicle
A thread for the continued use of the Foxhound mine protected vehicle within the British Army. http://i.imgur.com/krmz3OO.jpg Foxhound Designed by Force Protection Europe and the automotive engineering company Ricardo, the Foxhound (Market name - Ocelot) is intended for use as a light protected patr...
- 04 May 2015, 09:55
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: L85A1/A2/A3 - SA80 Assault Rifle
- Replies: 140
- Views: 115844
Re: rifle 5.56mm L85/A1/A2/ (The Rifle/ Sa80)
The British trying to introduce a medium calibre round?
Gee, where have I heard that story before? It's almost like we invented that 50 years ago for everyone or something! :p
Gee, where have I heard that story before? It's almost like we invented that 50 years ago for everyone or something! :p
- 04 May 2015, 09:52
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Dreadnought Class SSBN
- Replies: 709
- Views: 287358
Re: UK's successor submarines
I Class is certainly the way to go.
Indominable <- Class name
Indefatigable
Implaceable
Invincible
Last one is recent, sure, but it's a dear name to people. Having one recent one to tie over is a near thing.
Indominable <- Class name
Indefatigable
Implaceable
Invincible
Last one is recent, sure, but it's a dear name to people. Having one recent one to tie over is a near thing.
- 01 May 2015, 12:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5715
- Views: 1499012
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
The minimum really is around 10 if you ask me. However anything below 13 should be compensated for by smaller warships. We have produced such things not too long ago. It's hull numbers that matter, along with enough Type 26's to hold a power centre to it all. Honestly, if they said they were going t...
- 01 May 2015, 12:06
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5715
- Views: 1499012
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
This is the line that interests me. "‘We’re planning on replacing all 13 of the existing Type 23s, but we are still in the planning phase,’ he said." Read a certain way, this could imply a statement of replacing all 13, but not all of them will be Type 26. Part of me wonders what a Khareef...
- 30 Apr 2015, 20:24
- Forum: Personnel and Units
- Topic: Differences/Similarities between Royal Marines and other Marine units
- Replies: 6
- Views: 521
Re: Differences/Similarities between Royal Marines and other Marine units
One thing we do know is the Dutch and Royal Marines have a very close cooperation in their training and intended deployment, to the extent the Dutch Marines even use some British communications. It's a great showcase of inter-operation. They share many similar ideas in what they do. Other Marine for...
- 30 Apr 2015, 18:12
- Forum: UK Defence Forum
- Topic: Introduction Thread
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6594
Introduction Thread
Post here with your introductions as you join the forum. Who you are, what your interest is, where you're from if you feel like it and what areas you might be particularly interested in. It'll help people direct you or to find what kind of discussion you're after. Try not to let this thread become t...