Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the whole premise of the LSGs and the reforming of the RM to under take raiding operations ? I think we are all working out what is the role of the FCF, “global raiding” does seem to be one of the key requirements, but that isn’t the only role if they are to remain...

How do you see them working within LRG-N ?. Clearly they are to big to operate from a well dock so what is there speed range will they need RAS what other ship will they work with They can either operate independently from the U.K., within a CSG, or more likely forward based somewhere in Norway ope...

We’ve been here before HMAV Ardennes royal logistics corp. It’s alright driving tanks onto a beach it’s how u support them in a shooting war. Bit bigger than that as these are seen as blue water vessels - but in some ways there are similarities. However, not thinking about tanks, more PODs, FCF for...

Are we not best to have the amphib replacements be as flexible as possible to allow for a future change in doctoring back to larger scale ops. I mentioned up thread my idea of 4 LPD/LSD hybrids partnered with 2 Karl Doorman’s, such a set up would allow for larger scale ops should the doctoring chang...

For me while I’d love to see 1 or 2 F35 Male drone capable LHDs I can’t see getting them plus the needed support ships for the £3bn odd budget, I’d also worry the political risk to the QEs then. So what I’d do is go for 2 Karel Doorman MRS at £500m each, these would help build up our RAS support sin...

I wonder if the MK2 variant will make less use of composite materials to bring down the unit price that killed off any export hopes for the original version. Apart from the price I always thought it was a solid design for the miv role that could easily be stretched into a 6x6 variant of required. I...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-32-frigates-set-for-2030s-service-confirms-mod/ T31B2 is the only way if. My personal choice would be something like the Crossover 139 and continue the build to replace the T31s at mid life to sell them to the likes of Chillie and Brazil to replace their T22s an...

While CAMM-MR does look good it is lagging behind its main competitors in a few areas - SM- 2 Range - 170km Altitude - >25k ft Speed - Mach 3.5 Aster 30 Ranger - >120km Altitude - >20k ft Speed - Mach 4.5 CAMM-MR - Range - >100km Altitude - 10k ft Speed - Mach 3 It does have it pluses over the comp...

From what I’ve been able to find all 3 of the CAMM family have a max altitude of 10km ft but I’d been happy if wrong. My main point though is that MR is lagging in all areas compared to it competitors so the question has to be does it’s cheaper price and dual packing make up for that ? If not then ...

While CAMM-MR does look good it is lagging behind its main competitors in a few areas - SM- 2 Range - 170km Altitude - >25k ft Speed - Mach 3.5 Aster 30 Ranger - >120km Altitude - >20k ft Speed - Mach 4.5 CAMM-MR - Range - >100km Altitude - 10k ft Speed - Mach 3 It does have it pluses over the comp...

While CAMM-MR does look good it is lagging behind its main competitors in a few areas - SM- 2 Range - 170km Altitude - >25k ft Speed - Mach 3.5 Aster 30 Ranger - >120km Altitude - >20k ft Speed - Mach 4.5 CAMM-MR - Range - >100km Altitude - 10k ft Speed - Mach 3 It does have it pluses over the compe...

Timmymagic wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 13:37 CAMM-MR dual mounted in Mk.41 VLS

Has this been confirmed ? I’m surprised it’ll be so much larger in diameter than CAMM and CAMM-ER, do we know it’s confirmed diameter ?

Has its range been confirmed yet either ?

For me it can be split in to 3 Ideal out come , Good out come, Likely out come Ideal out come - 2 x Trieste style LHD ( F35 capable ) 2 x Large LDP ( 6 merlin hanger, 4 LCU well dock ) 4 x Larger LSD based off the same hull as the LPD This is very unlikely with out a major up tick in spending. Good ...

If you want to do raids, then a current platform can do that The rivers, T26 and T31 are all designed to carry extra people (The RM) around The rivers have capacity, with at full load having a amazing ratio of 50 crew and 50 RM, And has been show to be deployed with the RM when doing all sorts of m...

If you want to do raids, then a current platform can do that The rivers, T26 and T31 are all designed to carry extra people (The RM) around The rivers have capacity, with at full load having a amazing ratio of 50 crew and 50 RM, And has been show to be deployed with the RM when doing all sorts of m...

If you want to do raids, then a current platform can do that The rivers, T26 and T31 are all designed to carry extra people (The RM) around The rivers have capacity, with at full load having a amazing ratio of 50 crew and 50 RM, And has been show to be deployed with the RM when doing all sorts of m...

I think we need to look at what a GP frigate will be going forward, as it stands up until now they have been second rate ships doing lower level ops and to some extent making up the number since they can’t under take the high end specialist role. With that in mind the current T31 or even an uparmed...

Damen Crossover 139 concept..... could undertake is far more than a current GP frigate like the T31. It could do small raiding / special ops, contribute to a larger ARG It's a nice concept, a nice option for security/special forces type operations, and a good option for a small navy. However, it ca...

I think we need to look at what a GP frigate will be going forward, as it stands up until now they have been second rate ships doing lower level ops and to some extent making up the number since they can’t under take the high end specialist role. With that in mind the current T31 or even an uparmed...

I think we need to look at what a GP frigate will be going forward, as it stands up until now they have been second rate ships doing lower level ops and to some extent making up the number since they can’t under take the high end specialist role. With that in mind the current T31 or even an uparmed ...

new guy wrote: ↑25 Jun 2023, 16:51 Singapore only plans to get 4 F-35B I believe.

How about japans then since they are going the B and carrier route ?

https://twitter.com/Gabriel64869839/status/1667625033068425220?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Astute was always a little too short and tubby so a modest extension for SSNR\AUKUS behind the sail for a couple Vigina Payload VLS for cruise missiles as has already been postulated...

https://twitter.com/Gabriel64869839/status/1667625033068425220?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Astute was always a little too short and tubby so a modest extension for SSNR\AUKUS behind the sail for a couple Vigina Payload VLS for cruise missiles as has already been postulated...

Naval News reporting the two Japanese ~ 20,000 Aegis System Equipped BMD Vessels with initial funding this year for design and aquisition with 128 VLS cells for SM-3 Block 2A and SM-6 missiles due to be commissioned in FY27 and FY28. Noticable is that Japan with its world class shipbuilding industr...

My I self I believe the T32s should be based off of the Damen Crossover 139 fitted with 1 x 5”, 2 x 40mm, 1 Phalanx / Drangonfire, 6 ExSL for 24 CAMM and 16 MK41. This type of ship can operate as a standard GP frigate but it’s flexible design would allow it to operate small RM raids or contribute to...