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by ArmChairCivvy
19 Sep 2019, 14:01
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293265
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Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

One suggestion is the Ajax "Screen" should be supported by either a variant of Ajax equipped with a NLOS type systems or again a simpler trailer mounted system towed behind a JLTV. Both, pls... could be for different types of formations. Joint Fires integrated with the screen and mounted ...
by ArmChairCivvy
19 Sep 2019, 06:23
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion
Replies: 232
Views: 129114
United Kingdom

Re: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion

Going back to 1992 “Options for Change” for the post Cold War -era, and Royal Navy was to consist of - 3 small Aircraft carriers, - 2 amphibious assault ships plus 1 amphibious helicopter carrier, - about 40 Destroyers & Frigates, 34 mine countermeasures vessels, - 4 nuclear ballistic missile su...
by ArmChairCivvy
19 Sep 2019, 05:59
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
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Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

So no smoking gun found yet just accusations? Well, it has been a daylight robbery, in plain sight of anyone who has cared to look. But just like with Trump, executive privilege is being used to be economical with what is released. However, to Sir James it became so evident in the course of yesterd...
by ArmChairCivvy
19 Sep 2019, 04:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142781
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Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

However it was only extended to fit the type22s . The scaling back of the original extension adversely effected the type 23 design procurement causing the limited top weight stability in it original weapons fit precluding fitting of C.I.W.S. Talk about the cart and the horse! Top weight stability p...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 21:01
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142781
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Empty words that mean zilch There were three words in the list; did you spot which one was new, ie. not contributing (much, yet) to: 2018 Underlying performance highlights, continuing to grow its international naval support business. - With unique owned and managed infrastructure[! ie. the bit that...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 20:31
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
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Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

he might as well just resign and give Corbyn the keys Don't know, he is walking the tight rope: - if evidence surfaces that there was a cover up as for the motivation :wtf: and the setting of the prorogation dates... in today's speak: "they found a Black Hole and readily jumped into it" t...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 20:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420509
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

MDBA themselves just say "Sea Ceptor can be targeted from the ship's existing surveillance radar sensors and therefore does not require dedicated fire control radars", which doesn't really help one way or the other.[...] Presumably the missile itself has to find the target Instead of FC r...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 20:18
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142781
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

the building that allows frigates to be maintained under cover.
Operated by Babcock, by any chance?
- perhaps synergies between building, fitting out and maintaining could be found, going forward?
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 16:26
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
United Kingdom

Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

Saving any detail , well, except for this one that the BBC reproduced word by word, just evidencing how the chess game has been preplanned by many moves ahead and how pawns are dispensable: "the case began before the PM’s decision to prorogue Parliament - but continued after his decision. He s...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 16:15
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293265
United Kingdom

Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

that sort of range, you really don't need to worry about "keeping up" as much, since they throw down huge bubbles of influence anyway. It's about weight of fire, and in that regard, HIMARS is objectively slow due to its constant reloading. That's the point: whatever gun you choose it is 4...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 16:07
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
United Kingdom

Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

Saving any detail, if proroguing itself was a morning strike at Pearl Harbour. the first one and half days of these proceedings were the protracted Guadalcanal to&fro, and p.m. today was when all the carriers were sunk @Midway, by this O'Neill - interesting to see what the interveners will have ...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 12:47
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
United Kingdom

Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

12:42 no one witnessing the documents about the purpose of prorogation - whole truth, nothing but the truth... or a partial truth Interestingly "why not" was not pressed further. 12:45 not even a statement, a bare minimum for assurance that all reasons have been covered in the documents su...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 11:49
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
United Kingdom

Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

11:40 moves the discussion to the good old trick with auditors (ohh, those guys who check if rules have been followed), namely, if they are on your back, keep them busy So, 5 laws that would need to be in place on Brexit day (Halloween, or some other, if any) have fallen with prorogation - the Parli...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 11:02
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
United Kingdom

Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

Gvmnt main offensive (in the live stream) started at 10:55, but did not get to a good start as one of the judges shot it down by a quote at 10:53 - massing of troops had been spotted, and some artillery fire fell on it The specific circumstances of this case were finally reached at 11:01, so the war...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 09:39
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420509
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

brexit will determine the numbers needed for UK EEZ Isn't that purely a question of retaining B1s (and for how long)? - though the impact will be felt in other parts of the navy as manning does dot appear from 'nowhere'. MCM fleet has been mentioned in the early efforts; but if we talking about mor...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 09:35
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117515
United Kingdom

Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

BBC pick from the FT "says people briefed on the matter believe Mark Carney could be asked to extend his term, again, if Brexit is delayed beyond 31 October. Sources tell the paper the manner in which the UK leaves the EU - with or without a deal - would have a "significant influence on th...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 09:12
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Labour Party
Replies: 312
Views: 19362
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Re: Labour Party

Skynews comment "falls well short of demands from leading party figures including John McDonnell, Tom Watson and Emily Thornberry, who are calling for Labour to campaign for Remain in an EU poll." - as two of the three are leaning "too much" either way, will it be Emily who comma...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 08:58
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Finland (Suomi)
Replies: 204
Views: 16642
United Kingdom

Re: Finland (Suomi)

These guys are clearly exaggerating "Finland understands the Russian challenge, having fought 33 wars with Russia over the centuries " as my count is only 28 https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2019/09/12/a-guide-to-how-the-us-and-finland-can-enhance-defense-cooperation/ but the...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 08:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion
Replies: 232
Views: 129114
United Kingdom

Re: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion

RetroSicotte wrote:There we go
:clap: :clap:
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 08:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142781
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

it shows BAE have been totally taking the piss. Have to disagree (me seen defending BAE :o ). They had it all planned and budgeted for (£200 mln) and only WHEN the need for concurrent builds went away was it downgraded to £ 110 mln across the two yards (do the hulls & propulsion, float to a nea...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 08:15
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Labour Party
Replies: 312
Views: 19362
United Kingdom

Re: Labour Party

"Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will be consulting with members and trade unions on its Brexit policy until its party conference on 21-25 September, when a decision on the matter will be made. Looks like he couldn't wait, though? Perhaps the LibDems lit the fuse "new policy: if the Lib Dems wi...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 06:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420509
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

compared to the B1s the B2s do have revised watertight bulkheads, extra kevlar armour and better firefighting capability. How far these improvements go All in the category to keep it from sinking (saving the crew; mission kill comes pretty easily... but then it is the time to call the cavalry) - ho...
by ArmChairCivvy
18 Sep 2019, 06:10
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142781
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Jensy wrote:Weirdly I came across a number of articles from 2008, refering to a £50m investment in Rosyth to get it ready for carrier assembly.
I wonder if there are any synergies (as in the 'vintage model of capital')?
by ArmChairCivvy
17 Sep 2019, 18:39
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion
Replies: 232
Views: 129114
United Kingdom

Re: 76mm Oto Melara

Repulse wrote:the name of the thread?
Anything that falls in between 30 mm and mk 8? Poetry in motion :)
by ArmChairCivvy
17 Sep 2019, 18:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Royal Navy Gunnery Discussion
Replies: 232
Views: 129114
United Kingdom

Re: 76mm Oto Melara

why not Starstreak for CIWS Who is going to guide it, from an unmanned mount? LMM is a means of getting a small proximity fused warhead out to a distance of around 5 miles. Exactly the same with 40mm. Yes, for surface targets... at a stretch helos, too. I don't see a single way in which 30mm Bushma...