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- 18 Apr 2024, 04:01
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
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Re: Australian Defence Force
The replacement Mine Warfare vessels look like they are cut as well. The new emphasis appears to be UUVs in this role, as well as craft opportunity. That's all fine for port clearance, but seemingly a bit avant-garde for route clearance. I know various navies have thoughts in that space, but I can't...
- 18 Apr 2024, 03:55
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
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Re: Australian Defence Force
the cuts went through a few years ago, but yeah...
- 18 Apr 2024, 00:15
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
My thoughts: It's not more horrible than it already was. Some of the long lead time acquisitions like ships and subs have funding. The short-term pain in things like army funding for IFVs and more amphibious/riverine craft could be turned around with relatively modest funding should a change of gove...
- 17 Apr 2024, 23:31
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
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Re: Australian Defence Force
A few more details scraped off some glossy brochures:
- 17 Apr 2024, 04:48
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
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Re: Australian Defence Force
some analysis: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/national-defence-strategy-and-iip-discussed The government today released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the 2024 Integrated Investment Program (IIP), outlining a response to the deteriorating security environment. T...
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:44
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
2024 Integrated Investment Program https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-04-17/2024-integrated-investment-program These investments include an additional $11.1 billion over the next decade to deliver the Government’s response to the independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant...
- 10 Apr 2024, 23:58
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 06 Apr 2024, 00:31
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 06 Apr 2024, 00:12
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 03 Apr 2024, 00:39
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
some good insights here:
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... conundrum/
Some subtleties around the Japanese frigate that I had not heard before. On the surface, you would think the Spanish have a good shot at it. I've said that before, however...
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... conundrum/
Some subtleties around the Japanese frigate that I had not heard before. On the surface, you would think the Spanish have a good shot at it. I've said that before, however...
- 30 Mar 2024, 23:09
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 30 Mar 2024, 22:35
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 21 Mar 2024, 23:33
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 15 Mar 2024, 23:03
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/all-female-royal-australian-air-force-team-join-in-air-to-air-refueling-mission The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) celebrated International Women’s Day by deploying an all-female team to undertake an air-to-air refueling mission at the RAAF Base Amberley in Quee...
- 15 Mar 2024, 22:54
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
HMAS Choules fitted with CEAFAR radar https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/hmas-choules-fitted-with-ceafar-radar While Choules’ current armament of a single Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) is able to engage targets independently using its own integrated radar, that radar has limite...
- 15 Mar 2024, 22:52
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
A few of these in the ORBAT now, all civilian crew.
- 28 Feb 2024, 01:57
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: New Zealand Defence Force
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- 27 Feb 2024, 04:28
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
Tully, North Queensland. Annual rainfall over 4000 mm.
- 27 Feb 2024, 00:48
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
Henderson-based Austal to build two more Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boats for Navy https://psnews.com.au/henderson-based-austal-to-build-two-more-evolved-cape-class-patrol-boats-for-navy/128416/ One of the key elements of the government’s new plan is to grow its fleet of patrol vessels to 25 to cond...
- 23 Feb 2024, 00:46
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
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Re: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (RAF)
Australian Defence Force news article: Working with partners to control the skies 21 February 24 https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-21/working-partners-control-skies For the first time, air force experts have gathered in Australia to share solutions on Airborne Early Warning and Con...
- 20 Feb 2024, 03:01
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
The follow-on to the Hunter class (the DDG replacement) might be a Hunter class variant (like that 96 cell 'FFG' BAE was touting).
- 20 Feb 2024, 02:58
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
- 20 Feb 2024, 00:46
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-02-20/navys-enhanced-lethality-surface-combatant-fleet In line with independent analysis’ recommendations, Navy’s future surface combatant fleet will comprise: 26 major surface combatants consisting of: Three Hobart class air warfare destroyers...
- 20 Feb 2024, 00:18
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479
Re: Australian Defence Force
Under the sweeping overhaul, Australia's current fleet of combat-ready warships would rise from 11 to 26, consisting of nine "Tier 1" frigates and destroyers and 11 smaller general-purpose frigates, as well as six optionally crewed vessels which will form a "Tier 2" force. https...
- 16 Feb 2024, 04:46
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755479