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by Zealot
06 Aug 2017, 17:17
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431757
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

US Army Launches Competition for More Powerful Combat Rifle weapon officials just opened a competition for a new 7.62mm Interim Service Combat Rifle to arm infantry units with a weapon potent enough to penetrate enemy body armor. "The Army has identified a potential gap in the capability of gro...
by Zealot
05 Aug 2017, 02:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Scimitar Class Fast Patrol Vessels (RN)
Replies: 104
Views: 48031
United Kingdom

Re: Scimitar Class Patrol Vessel (RN)

Perhaps what is needed is a 30mm weapon that uses 30mm x 173 APFSDS-T rounds. These are supercavitating and hence very good at putting holes in boats below the waterline. Somewhat depends upon Gib's rules of engagement... Take the Oerlikon 20mm cannon from the Batch 1 River Class. The only money sp...
by Zealot
31 Jul 2017, 00:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Scimitar Class Fast Patrol Vessels (RN)
Replies: 104
Views: 48031
United Kingdom

Re: Scimitar Class Patrol Vessel (RN)

Gibraltar Squadron to receive two new vessels to replace Scimitar The Gibraltar Squadron is expecting to receive two new warships which will be more “capable”, “faster” and have “bigger guns”, to replace HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar in the next two years. GBC heard the news when it spent the morning o...
by Zealot
20 Jul 2017, 00:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464712
United Kingdom

Re: Type 26 Global Combat Ship [News Only]

Glasgow
Coventry
Sheffield

They were the type 42s that were hit in the Falklands.
by Zealot
16 Jul 2017, 17:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464712
United Kingdom

Re: Type 26 Global Combat Ship [News Only]

The Australian proposal is also looking pretty good.

Note that it also appears to have 32 MK41 Cells along with Harpoon fitted behind the Funnel.
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by Zealot
15 Jul 2017, 14:51
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431757
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

How large is the NZ buy? You are a SLR fanboi, I am L85a2. Funny that. NZ buy is about 9000. if Lewis Machine tool could produce in higher volume and maintain the quality Maybe the MOD will see how the NZ buy goes, the LMT AR15 and AR10 actions are the smoothest I have ever fired. Funnily enough, a...
by Zealot
13 Jul 2017, 19:15
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 456288
United Kingdom

Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)

We also had 10 allocated for C-17, we still only received 8. So that was the batch up for leasing; who took the other two (initially, just like we did)? Qatar? Kuwait? Europool? If I am not mistaken Australia received them. We were ready to buy at least one more in 2013 but that was cancelled for n...
by Zealot
13 Jul 2017, 17:49
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2804
Views: 763673
United Kingdom

Re: Typhoon

France and Germany to develop Rafale & EF Typhoon replacement. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-germany-defence-idUSKBN19Y1FJ?il=0 TL;DR from Reddit, PARIS - France and Germany unveiled plans on Thursday to develop a European fighter jet, burying past rivalries as part of a raft of measu...
by Zealot
13 Jul 2017, 17:44
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 456288
United Kingdom

Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)

I read on twitter that 6 additional airframe serial numbers have been allocated to the UK (beyond those for the 9 we will purchase), perhaps, hopefully, this might infer that the fleet may grow to 15 in future to cover other ISTAR airframes as they retire??? We also had 10 allocated for C-17, we st...
by Zealot
24 May 2017, 16:37
Forum: Deployments
Topic: Op Temperer
Replies: 15
Views: 1403
United Kingdom

Re: Op Temperer

SKB wrote:I doubt thats the SAS.
CTSFO don't use MTP Camo, L119A2s (colt 8s) or walk around with Jamming equipment sticking out of their back Packs. That's clearly Special Forces of some sort.

Maybe its SF EOD? Who knows, either way they are definitely Special Forces.
by Zealot
24 May 2017, 16:21
Forum: Deployments
Topic: Op Temperer
Replies: 15
Views: 1403
United Kingdom

Re: Op Temperer

The SAS are also reportedly running around in Manchester carrying out raids.



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by Zealot
14 May 2017, 23:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SDSR 2015 General News & Discussion
Replies: 632
Views: 27651
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Re: SDSR 2015 General News & Discussion

the Foxhound, which is made in the UK, is entered in service in 2012 in the British Army, and it will be replaced by the US L-ATV as part of program MRV-P. It is crazy. In France it would be used as reconnaissance vehicle for Leclerc tanks and would be used for at least 30 years. The MoD waste mone...
by Zealot
20 Mar 2017, 16:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409233
United Kingdom

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

They can carry 72 aircraft in total. Sounds like it can carry a maximum of 44 F-35s, 20 Helicopters and 8 UAVs depending on their size.

by Zealot
14 Mar 2017, 19:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142508
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

As of right now there doesnt seem to be any such information, but have you read this one? http://www.stellersystems.co.uk/wp-cont ... Design.pdf
by Zealot
14 Mar 2017, 17:30
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142508
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Jake1992 wrote:Has there been anymore info released on the Spartan design yet ? If so where can it be found ?
Here you go mate, all the info you need on the Spartan design; http://www.stellersystems.co.uk/wp-cont ... ochure.pdf
by Zealot
13 Mar 2017, 22:12
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2804
Views: 763673
United Kingdom

Re: Typhoon

We've really got to maximise our investment in Typhoon, and that image illustrates why. You've basically got the best air to air loadout of any aircraft on earth (4xMeteor, 2xAsraam and a BK-27) AND 2 fuel tanks, 6 Brimstone and 2 Paveway IV. Exchange the Brimstone for SPEAR III in due course and i...
by Zealot
13 Mar 2017, 12:35
Forum: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry
Topic: Blighter Surveillance Systems
Replies: 8
Views: 1420
United Kingdom

Re: Blighter Surveillance Systems

They've passed a lot of trials in the States, and seem to be the most mature solution. The market for these could be really substantial. Particularly as they now have the ultimate endorsement. I can see pretty much every major US embassy getting one, nuclear power stations, major government buildin...
by Zealot
07 Mar 2017, 16:47
Forum: British Army
Topic: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Replies: 2323
Views: 1031800
United Kingdom

Re: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (Army)

Active defences are not being looked into at all on the challenger LEP programme, as far as I can tell. There is, however, a separate active defence programme in progress. Since such a system would be applicable to more than just the challenger, that seems appropriate to me. There is in fact a curr...
by Zealot
07 Mar 2017, 11:17
Forum: British Army
Topic: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Replies: 2323
Views: 1031800
United Kingdom

Re: FV4034 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (Army)

For all the criticism of Challenger never seen one looking like this! Chr*st ! Do we know what caused this - ATGW ?? Surely not IS ( Daesh, ISIS whatever) Syrian army T80 ?? :| They are believed to have been taken out by ISIS using Russian Fagot or Konkurs ATGMs. The Turkish crews being incompetent...
by Zealot
02 Mar 2017, 12:42
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950550
United Kingdom

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft General Discussion

Honestly would not be surprised if we were to see the Typhoons replaced by the F-35 A's. They're already 80 million dollars each, and seems to be constantly decreasing in price. They are also entering the final stages of development with British companies being heavily involved in said development....
by Zealot
02 Mar 2017, 12:34
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950550
United Kingdom

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft General Discussion

Honestly would not be surprised if we were to see the Typhoons replaced by the F-35 A's. They're already 80 million dollars each, and seems to be constantly decreasing in price. They are also entering the final stages of development with British companies being heavily involved in said development....
by Zealot
02 Mar 2017, 11:10
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950550
United Kingdom

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft General Discussion

Honestly would not be surprised if we were to see the Typhoons replaced by the F-35 A's. They're already 80 million dollars each, and seems to be constantly decreasing in price. They are also entering the final stages of development with British companies being heavily involved in said development. ...
by Zealot
01 Mar 2017, 09:25
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714786
United Kingdom

Re: British Army Future Wheeled APC

I have not seen anyone share this here.
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The beautiful AMV with an export version of the Warriors new Turret and the CT40 Cannon. Its got an ATGM strapped to its side as well. Would be a seriously deadly combination.