Originally they were LSL(A) or LSA (L); the last two letters for Logistics and AuxiliaryTempest414 wrote:No they have used this term for sometime
- NATO, however, did not have any designation that would have been a close match
Originally they were LSL(A) or LSA (L); the last two letters for Logistics and AuxiliaryTempest414 wrote:No they have used this term for sometime
Mounts for Vikings, under the heading of Artillery Systems. Will the MG be traded for an autocannon (isn't that where the dividing line lies)?BlueD954 wrote: protected weapon mounts
ArmChairCivvy wrote:Mounts for Vikings, under the heading of Artillery Systems. Will the MG be traded for an autocannon (isn't that where the dividing line lies)?BlueD954 wrote: protected weapon mounts
- or is it that the header can be anything, willy-nilly as it is only an 'after the fact' notice
99. I wonder if the number will drop under the Future Commando Force plan if they are focused more on raiding. Or are Vikings needed for raiding units?Lord Jim wrote:I thought we only had around 100 Vikings in service or do we have some more hidden away somewhere. I know the Mk2 is in the running to replace the Bv206 in a supporting role.
What caught my eye though was the value of the Contract, £3.5M, so that could be up to £350,000 per Protected Weapon Mount. I wonder if they are going to be similar to those fitted to other platform with large bulletproof panels allow observation. Anyone go t any other ideas, I do not think they are talking about a RWS.
The original Vikings were amphibious, so the 99 converted to MK2 standard probably are. I thought that some Vikings had weapons mounts, and bar armour for A'stan but these were possibly MK1 versions.ArmChairCivvy wrote:Is Viking2 , with its better protection level, amphibious like BV206?
Yes in their standard form. Start adding all the additional protect kit used in Afghanistan and you might have a few issues.ArmChairCivvy wrote:Is Viking2 , with its better protection level, amphibious like BV206?
https://www.navylookout.com/royal-navy- ... formation/On Littoral Strike there were no specifics about platforms but Burns said there would be a transition away from current amphibious force model, including its structure and force generation to be more “scaleable and agile”. The Future Commando Force will have a sea base, surface and aviation manoeuvre, tactical precision strike, comms and ISR capabilities. Autonomous or uncrewed systems will support pre-landing insertion and extraction operations, provide resupply, act as interception swarms, conduct ISR, carry cyber payloads, together with an urban ‘find and strike’ capability.
Interesting, was not aware of this type of asset (a work boat does not bring that function immediately to mind)Repulse wrote:littoral logistics operations