I think I am misunderstanding you proposal, sorry... No need to apologise, my fault for not being clear as usual. Without getting bogged down in numbers as we are all using educated quesswork to estimate cost, I am proposing an Option 4 whereby the T26 (unaltered) order in stopped at 6 or possibly ...

A "people's person" might say that - subs in one place - ASW-focussed ships in one, regardless of which Class they derive from - the amphibs having a home port cum training centre has all to do with minimum disruptions to family life, as and when crew are reassigned between vessels? And, ...

As speculated since the annpuncement of the T23 ASW relocations to Devonport, the T26 class will be based at Devonport. Williamson has just announced: https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/live-defence-secretary-plymouth-visit-2082885 Hopefully, we end up with 8 of them down here. Pres...

SW1 wrote:Wedgetail can have up to 10 operators.

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ABC There’s space for the crew a rest area a toilet ect the aircraft is up for 11hrs if you want to, then replace the aircraft on station with another a/c. This cutaway shows it with 5 operator stations. https://u0v052dm9wl3gxo0y3lx0u44wz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Saab-Glob...

movement in the T31 programme: Does the grapevine inform us if any of the bidders can just copy their docs submitted in the previous round? "calling on industry for expressions of interest to receive the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) for a new acquisition attempt for the Royal Navy’s T...

Some movement in the T31 programme:

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They’ve just kept light infantry in the shape of the marines Good decision :clap: What climate? The current political climate, this Government is clinging on by its finger nails. No point rocking the boat for a few million here or there at this time. If you mean some sub activity there’s 5 type 23s...

https://twitter.com/AdmPhilipJones/status/1046422237283274752 1. HMS Glasgow 2. HMS Cardiff 3. HMS Belfast 4. HMS Birmingham 5. HMS ? 6. HMS ? 7. HMS ? 8. HMS ? One each from the four home nations so far. Same for ships 5-8 too? I'd bet on one more Scottish City, and three more English (or maybe 2 ...

Gavin Williamson announces that the 4th T26 is to be named HMS Birmingham at the Conservative Party Conference, at Brimingham, today...

1C4CEC85-0BEE-4A02-8D95-730BDC0D40A0.jpeg The deck’s getting that nice used aircraft carrier look about it now. I can’t tell whether the black marks are specifically soot from the F-35 or just general use seeing as there’s similar marks in other areas of the flight deck The F35 looks tiny on board,...

Do articles like this really make any difference? I'm not sure, but at least it highlights the ongoing issues and decline with the wider public. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6195491/amp/An-army-cut-ribbons-Navy-struggling-stay-afloat.html?__twitter_impression Well, it was opined in a de...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUiNVf9Fzsw Aye, Tusk and the 27 have done her a big favour there. She was facing going in to conference with the overwhelming majority concentrated on their opposition to the Chquers deals. Now she's got a lovely speech where she seems resolute and a bit Thatcher-ey...

If you cut 2 T26, you can build 6 T31 with no additional money. Increased number of escorts? :thumbdown: To be fair if cutting two T26 meant a guaranteed order of ten to twelve T31 (preferably divided roughly in half between an austere patrol version and a better equipped ASW version) I wouldn't th...

Will be interesting to see how many we put on in 2021, with 617 Squadron and the USMC. I would go with 12 USMC jets and a mixed aircrew or at a push 12 USMC and 6 UK jets Are you seriously suggesting that ("12 USMC jets and a mixed aircrew") on her maiden deployment there is a chance that...

I think the numbers are off a bit. I recall a poll prior to the referendum which asked people if they would be "delighted" with the outcome being leave (response was 40-45%) or remain (20-25%). Sorry for the lack of details, but that stuck with me and I have been of the view that this is b...

Dmerefield When the airforce deploy a Sqn anywhere in the world away from homebase they are deployed. They send the aircraft in the best condition and those furthest away from their next minor or major service to give the deployed engineers the best chance of getting aircraft ready each day. Sortie...

People are in for real shock with what is considered “normal” fast jet deployments if we’re looking for numbers of fastjets in double figures deploying anywhere. Normal uk fastjet squadron deployments is 8 a/c only rising to 10 if high intensity sortie generation is required. Really I thought the i...

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I do wonder why you cling to this fantasy. A 'standard loadout" of 24 F35b and 14 Merlin Mk2 plus some Mk4 is an impressive capability.

I think most of us would be delighted if that turns out to be the standard loadout on the duty carrier...

Maybe if Russia wants a new carrier or 2 they should ask India to build them 40 to 45,000 ton able to operate 40 or so aircraft That's one option or they could ask China, but I just can't see them doing it for national pride sake. I can only see 4 nations tops have "super" carriers in the...

Maybe if Russia wants a new carrier or 2 they should ask India to build them 40 to 45,000 ton able to operate 40 or so aircraft That's one option or they could ask China, but I just can't see them doing it for national pride sake. I can only see 4 nations tops have "super" carriers in the...

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Sale of 24 Typhoons (and 9 Hawks) to Qatar confirmed....

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Sale of 9 Hawks (and 24 Typhoons) to Qatar confirmed...

So first question: do you want to go for a brand new design for your 500m? Of course you do. @Donald-san's rule of thumb is design & development costs two hulls so you now have 360m per ship to build & support. That's about 100m more each than the Type 31 to get the same capability. party t...

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Lockheed Martin to set up base in north Wales as part if £38 million investment plan