https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-target-dramatic-reduction-in-frigate-build-time/ We aim to reduce the build duration from the first of class being 96 months to the eighth being 60 months. More than that, we intend to compress the interval between ships from 18 months to 12 Now that’s an opportu...

Latest article on Navylookout discusses the armament of the two ships deployed to the Indo-Pacific; Which raises the question, to what extent do we want to arm their future replacements? The US Navy is phasing out Phalanx, which is what the LPDs have now. The answer seems to depend on how available...

I'm afraid Rosyth does not have the capability to design a new escort. They have never done any. T31 design was bought from Denmark. T31-mod can be, but I'm afraid they do not know how to make it ASW-quiet enough. Babcock doesn’t need to design anything. A partnership with BMT could continue the de...

It’s a fair point, but the last thing we need is another class of ASW frigate I’m not suggesting it’s the best direction of travel but the benefits are clear. • A joint £5bn program with a NATO member to produce 10x next-gen GP Frigates optimised for off-board systems including ASW. • Rosyth is sec...

In Germany yes. Yes. So it is very rare. Also Germany shipyards are NOT sustained only by escorts. Also Germany shipyards shares designs. And, of course, they are supported by "build" export. If Babcock wants to survive, try build export. No need to order escort to keep them alive. By the...

Might not have the orders, but we definitely have the need for at least 2 x shipyards for the building of “escorts”. Why? (Almost) No other Europian Nation does it. And, for sure, UK is NOT ordering escorts in double the number compared to France, Italy, Spain, nor Germany. No the Italians, the Spa...

Scimitar54 wrote: ↑10 Apr 2024, 04:37 Might not have the orders, but we definitely have the need for at least 2 x shipyards for the building of “escorts”.

Why? (Almost) No other Europian Nation does it. And, for sure, UK is NOT ordering escorts in double the number compared to France, Italy, Spain, nor Germany.

If any additional armaments shall be considered, it shall better be "optional". In other words, keep the hull system itself simple enough to handle fishery protection and EEZ patrol. No, managing a fleet within a fleet is stupid. If we have a ship go technical at the last moment we've sho...

If any additional armaments shall be considered, it shall better be "optional". In other words, keep the hull system itself simple enough to handle fishery protection and EEZ patrol. My personal proposal. 1: Replace the forward 30mm gun with a 40mm 3P gun. This will cost, increase complexi...

"Not enough specialized" nature of River B2 is good, for now, I think. 1: Not fighty enough, like Dutch Holland or Spanish BAM. But, in many cases, Holland and BAMs are operated very similar to River B2. At least, BAM frequently not carry any helicopter? (Sorry if I'm wrong). Also, River B...

Unfortunately, Wildcat is not a candidate. ROK is inclined for larger options. https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/seoul-clears-plan-to-replace-lynx-with-new-maritime-helicopter/156322.article That is very unfortunate. According to Janes it seems the Seahawk is the most likely winner. It is qu...

I understand ROK is to replace Wildcat soon. There will be some shortfalls. On the other hand, RNZN is looking for SH-2G replacement, and Wildcat is one of the promising candidates. I guess sonobuoy dispensing will be better for Wildcat-level smallish HELO. Dipping sonar operation consumes fuel. Tr...

I’ve also read that the Wildcats cannot carry dipping sonar and torpedoes at the same time due to weight limitations. https://youtu.be/evfy2-0FpmE?si=GZ2DerbC7ZtxWkJd https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2017/february-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-techno...

On the future of UK Amphibious operations. "Think small" option (if the budget do not rise sharply and man-power issue is just kept as is, (not getting worse, but not better either) ------------- 1: Put both LPDs in extended readiness, with no crew. (will free ~120 crew, now assigned (just...

Just rise pay. Their claims is 100% right, they worth it, doesn't they?

new guy wrote: ↑27 Mar 2024, 20:55 Either a work boat or a USV is being carried by Anvil Point as seen in pic 3

You have Great eyes. SEA class workboat or ARCIMS USV (which is a very close sister of SEA class WB), at the middle of the cargo deck.

2 drones kill mark, on HMS Richmond.

What is this "64 major upgrades"? Curious.

I don’t understand the fascination with these small amphibious support ships other than an assumption it’s possible to do it on the cheap because we’ve spent all the money elsewhere and don’t know what to do now. Not sure how much the claim about drones making it so difficult for amphibious operati...

Nice read, but no in specific detail, I thought. Diversity of options we have.

https://www.navylookout.com/the-royal-n ... ttlespace/

HMS StAlbans back. Great to see another T23ASW coming out of LIFEX.

I'm not certain about your CAMM costs as there are virtually zero additional equipments required to meet the Type 31 programme requirements. CAMM equipment including the common missile stockpile is funded out of the Complex Weapons stream rather than the Navy's ship acquisition stream. I have seen ...

. So where are we now with Type 31 build contact 1.25 billion GFE from start 90 million 40 million to cover Covid and inflation 55 million for CEP 600K for S2170 SSTD this means at this time Type 31 is at 287.1 million per ship Plus the Mk41 cells and the integration of all of the weapons systems. ...

Just a note. The open sidewall (or hatch) at the middle-left of the picture, right below the corner 30mm gun space, is where the space for anti-sub torpedo system (MTLS) are reserved. A bit surprised to see the hatch is there, open. Some hope? Note, I do think not having MTLS is acceptable, but for ...

Good youtube to see how CAPTAS-4/2/1 VDS part can be carried on various vessels, even M-USV. Interesting is, they are thinking of passive TASS ship to be different from the active VDS ship (pinger). This idea will dramatically enhance the survivability of the "pinger". https://www.youtube....