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- 12 Apr 2024, 16:57
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5669
- Views: 1487506
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
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...
- 11 Apr 2024, 15:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 111
- Views: 14353
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
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...
- 11 Apr 2024, 10:53
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5669
- Views: 1487506
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
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...
- 11 Apr 2024, 01:50
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5669
- Views: 1487506
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
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...
- 10 Apr 2024, 15:44
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551036
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
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...
- 10 Apr 2024, 13:49
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551036
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
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...
- 10 Apr 2024, 06:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551036
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
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.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”.
- 09 Apr 2024, 16:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551036
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
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...
- 09 Apr 2024, 14:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551036
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
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...
- 08 Apr 2024, 15:21
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1551036
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
"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...
- 07 Apr 2024, 15:17
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19392
- Views: 9722112
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
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...
- 07 Apr 2024, 13:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19392
- Views: 9722112
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
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...
- 07 Apr 2024, 05:06
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19392
- Views: 9722112
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
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...
- 06 Apr 2024, 15:34
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6143
- Views: 1864239
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
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...
- 06 Apr 2024, 07:01
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Future Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- Replies: 201
- Views: 351793
Re: Future Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Just rise pay. Their claims is 100% right, they worth it, doesn't they?
- 27 Mar 2024, 23:16
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Naval Auxiliaries (MOD Chartered/Leased)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11019
- 24 Mar 2024, 01:46
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 435416
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
2 drones kill mark, on HMS Richmond.
- 02 Mar 2024, 15:36
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 435416
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
What is this "64 major upgrades"? Curious.
- 02 Mar 2024, 07:38
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6143
- Views: 1864239
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
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...
- 01 Mar 2024, 14:12
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Future ASW
- Replies: 560
- Views: 180789
Re: Future ASW
Nice read, but no in specific detail, I thought. Diversity of options we have.
https://www.navylookout.com/the-royal-n ... ttlespace/
https://www.navylookout.com/the-royal-n ... ttlespace/
- 01 Mar 2024, 13:14
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 435416
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
HMS StAlbans back. Great to see another T23ASW coming out of LIFEX.
- 01 Mar 2024, 12:26
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8490
- Views: 2194652
Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
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 ...
- 29 Feb 2024, 21:25
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8490
- Views: 2194652
Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
. 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. ...
- 29 Feb 2024, 14:46
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5669
- Views: 1487506
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
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 ...
- 29 Feb 2024, 13:15
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Future ASW
- Replies: 560
- Views: 180789
Re: Future ASW
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....