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by Halidon
12 Nov 2022, 06:32
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479954
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Re: Australian Defence Force

The whole point is that there isn't any extra capacity in the US. https://twitter.com/USN_Submariner/status/1587185964794884096?s=20&t=hUOPTb0l6S5BKNBjNHfd2w If there isn't any capacity left in the US or the UK, then building a new production line is obviously going to happen, and since Austral...
by Halidon
12 Nov 2022, 06:32
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479954
United States of America

Re: Australian Defence Force

The whole point is that there isn't any extra capacity in the US. https://twitter.com/USN_Submariner/status/1587185964794884096?s=20&t=hUOPTb0l6S5BKNBjNHfd2w If there isn't any capacity left in the US or the UK, then building a new production line is obviously going to happen, and since Austral...
by Halidon
10 Nov 2022, 20:02
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714898
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

Whilst I think a mixed fleet has its benefits, I can't see how a tracked turret with hull penetration would be reasonably compatible with a truck/boxer module mounted solution. Perhaps a wheeled/wheeled solution with Boxer sharing a turret with a truck system is a better compromise in terms.of cost...
by Halidon
09 Nov 2022, 14:35
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108834
United States of America

Re: USA Armed Forces

Details on the chosen path to integrate hypersonic missiles on the Zumwalt class: https://news.usni.org/2022/11/03/navy-details-hypersonic-missiles-on-zumwalt-destroyers-virginia-submarines Four 87" (2.2m) tubes derived from those used on the SSBNs and Payload Tube-equipped SSNs, each capable o...
by Halidon
05 Nov 2022, 14:59
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ground Based Air Defence
Replies: 685
Views: 191058
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Re: Ground Based Air Defence

Phil Sayers wrote: 02 Nov 2022, 19:15 It's an SA-8 Osa that shoots it down apparently, just viewed from the Stormer. Good to see Ukraine combining the platforms IMO.
The Stormer's high quality tracking makes it a good choice to spot for other vehicles shooting at drones whilst holding onto its missiles for more difficult targets.
by Halidon
28 Apr 2022, 02:38
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
Replies: 595
Views: 182153
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Re: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/04/26/its-the-wedgetail-air-force-to-buy-e-7-to-replace-awacs/ 2027, I must admit I thought they would have wanted a quicker turn around than that. Also I am surprised they are buying off the shelf, now all we need to do is tack 2 more on their order for ourselv...
by Halidon
27 Apr 2022, 22:21
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
Replies: 595
Views: 182153
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Re: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/04/26/its-the-wedgetail-air-force-to-buy-e-7-to-replace-awacs/ 2027, I must admit I thought they would have wanted a quicker turn around than that. Also I am surprised they are buying off the shelf, now all we need to do is tack 2 more on their order for ourselv...
by Halidon
05 Apr 2022, 01:19
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108834
United States of America

Re: USA Armed Forces

seaspear wrote: 03 Apr 2022, 03:03 The U.S.N has announced they will now use the Captas 4 system that is used successfully by other navies
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2022/ ... -raytheon/
Can't be, I'm told the US are big meanies who never buy anything European :D
by Halidon
13 Jan 2022, 05:32
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108834
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Re: USA Armed Forces

by Halidon
15 Nov 2021, 03:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7057028
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Expanding the halls but keeping the slipway? Or are they replacing that with a dock/lift?
by Halidon
30 Oct 2021, 15:37
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108834
United States of America

Re: USA Armed Forces

Interesting to consider whether this is now part of a pattern, moving away from large calibre naval guns such as 4.5" ,5" and towards medium calibre . US Navy selects BAE Systems' 57mm Mk 110 for Constellation-class frigates https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/us-navy-selects-bae-systems-57mm-mk...
by Halidon
24 Sep 2021, 22:46
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108834
United States of America

Re: USA Armed Forces

Rolls Royce has won the B-52 re-engine contract.
by Halidon
21 Sep 2021, 17:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7057028
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

I'm no expert but I thought just the XM913 had programmable air burst ammo and that gun's only been around for a couple of years. You are correct as far as the XM913. But it and the EAPS gun both started as developments of the Bushmaster III in 50mm supershot, it would be equally inaccurate to desc...
by Halidon
21 Sep 2021, 02:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7057028
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

I cannot see a reference to a twin 50mm system in the article but the idea is interesting. Mind you what the US Army refers to as cheap often has a different definition than for he rest of us. It also helps them that they are looking at using the same weapon on their replacement for the Bradley. Re...
by Halidon
23 Jul 2021, 01:55
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526570
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Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

From the FT today .. British army’s troubled new armoured vehicle may not be fixable, minister warns Trials of US-made Ajax have been halted twice over injuries from issues with noise and vibration, MPs told The MoD ordered 589 high-tech Ajax reconnaissance vehicles from General Dynamics seven year...
by Halidon
04 Jun 2021, 01:58
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526570
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Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Its quite hard to asses the health of a horse from third-hand information. I've seen a lot about NVH issues, but not much about whats behind them other than "it bad." This is in heavy contrast to Nimrod's endgame, during which the aircraft's difficulties were pretty well-known. As such, co...
by Halidon
07 May 2021, 17:30
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464872
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Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

Acoustic tiles. Wonder if they're the exact same type that Submarines get or if they're a slightly different design. Submarines tiles are designed to absorb sonar energy from enemy sonar and deaden sound from within. The role these would appear to fill is primarily to reduce sound from the propulsi...
by Halidon
30 Apr 2021, 18:13
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108834
United States of America

Re: USA Armed Forces

The drive to arm DDG-1000s with hypersonic weapons is gaining steam.
https://news.usni.org/2021/04/28/cno-hy ... w7unfyiA20
by Halidon
10 Nov 2020, 16:28
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7057028
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

In case anyone missed in the Defense Elsewhere sub, Italy is going big with a pair of 10,000t Destroyers. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/11/09/italy-plans-new-destroyers-for-2028-delivery/ Along with being the biggest surface combatants built in Western Europe in quite a long time, t...
by Halidon
10 Nov 2020, 03:07
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Italian Armed Forces
Replies: 936
Views: 61044
United States of America

Re: Italian Armed Forces

Plans for a pair of 10,000 ton Italian Navy Destroyers coming together.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/euro ... -delivery/
by Halidon
02 Aug 2020, 00:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: The loss of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse 10 December 1941
Replies: 26
Views: 8210
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Re: The loss of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse 10 December 1941

If he was interested in "doing something," he needed to do it properly. Don't leave 453 squadron in the dark, don't leave all the cruisers in Singapore, don't neglect the allied ships that were soon to arrive, don't charge about chasing contact reports rather than have proper scouting find...
by Halidon
30 Nov 2019, 18:07
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: NEDERLANDS
Replies: 144
Views: 22436
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Re: NEDERLANDS

There was a defense show in Rotterdam this week. I tried to talk to everyone... tried to, because zeee germans said nein NEDS 2019: Walrus-class replacement program with Navantia, Naval Group, Saab, TKMS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=celxSyp2R8E I still feel as if the Saab-Damen team has the home...
by Halidon
03 Jul 2019, 15:25
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Hunt promises "25% increase in Defence Budget"!!
Replies: 30
Views: 2270
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Re: Hunt promises "25% increase in Defence Budget"!!

He slashed the defense budget because he was (and remains, it seems) a fervent believer in austerity and applied it with abandon.
by Halidon
03 Jul 2019, 15:22
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117514
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Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

Childish and embarrassing to my eyes, but you do you.