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by RetroSicotte
04 May 2015, 12:58
Forum: British Army
Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
Replies: 290
Views: 117881
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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...
by RetroSicotte
04 May 2015, 09:55
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: L85A1/A2/A3 - SA80 Assault Rifle
Replies: 140
Views: 116086
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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
by RetroSicotte
04 May 2015, 09:52
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Dreadnought Class SSBN
Replies: 709
Views: 287912
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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.
by RetroSicotte
01 May 2015, 12:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5715
Views: 1500225
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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...
by RetroSicotte
01 May 2015, 12:06
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5715
Views: 1500225
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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...
by RetroSicotte
30 Apr 2015, 20:24
Forum: Personnel and Units
Topic: Differences/Similarities between Royal Marines and other Marine units
Replies: 6
Views: 521
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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...
by RetroSicotte
30 Apr 2015, 18:12
Forum: UK Defence Forum
Topic: Introduction Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 6624
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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...