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- 18 Apr 2024, 22:41
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: New Medium Helicopter [NMH] - (RAF & AAC)
- Replies: 480
- Views: 54983
Re: New Medium Helicopter [NMH] - (RAF & AAC)
Not directly connected with NMH but contract for 6 H-145 for Cyprus and Brunei is signed, value of the contract is £122 million No delivery timeline for the German-built helicopters has been disclosed, but the MoD says it expects the Jupiter HC2s to “take over aviation duties in Brunei and on Cyprus...
- 18 Apr 2024, 19:13
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: RBSL Challenger 3 (Future) Main Battle Tank (British Army)
- Replies: 357
- Views: 74582
- 18 Apr 2024, 08:15
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5663
- Views: 1481085
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Look at this build chart. Commissioning is early 2027, mid-2028, early 2030, 31, 32, 33, 34 and T26-hull8 commissioning is on early 2035. https://www.navylookout.com/type-26-frigate-construction-and-shipyard-investment-progress-update/ Keep in mind those are estimations and there could, and proba...
- 15 Apr 2024, 23:14
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5663
- Views: 1481085
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Articles suggest at least one Only place where that phrase is used is ... Oslo this month set out plans to buy at least five frigates, starting with at least one for delivery by 2029 But through whole article it is talking about just one of already building hulls It is understood that due to the ti...
- 15 Apr 2024, 21:53
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5663
- Views: 1481085
- 13 Apr 2024, 21:56
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
- Replies: 2809
- Views: 735859
Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Dutch study for the fire support Boxer. Looks like it was considered as not feasible due weight and transport restrictions.
- 12 Apr 2024, 15:41
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Airbus A400M Atlas (RAF)
- Replies: 394
- Views: 156583
- 12 Apr 2024, 10:11
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5663
- Views: 1481085
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Nice article from Navy Lookout about Type 26 fleet current progress
https://www.navylookout.com/type-26-fri ... ss-update/
https://www.navylookout.com/type-26-fri ... ss-update/
- 11 Apr 2024, 22:05
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
- Replies: 2809
- Views: 735859
Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Would this be useful for protection against drones? In what way? RT-60 is not really designed to fight drones and while could be used not sure how effective it would be. There are better solutions for this, like Skyranger 30 or 35, both tested on Boxer and first one even ordered by Germans. But who...
- 10 Apr 2024, 16:17
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: German Armed Forces
- Replies: 595
- Views: 46437
Re: German Armed Forces
According to Bild, 6x6 Patria will replace Fuchs, with expected order of some 800 to 1000 vehicles. But this is still not officially confirmed.
- 09 Apr 2024, 19:28
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12439
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/1777755252311130197 From the article That is different from the British, Pastor explained: "They think that ship should also be deployed independently and that is another concept. It also requires more investment in self-defense resources than we do. With...
- 03 Apr 2024, 20:46
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6095
- Views: 1751621
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Either it should be 74 in total with 17 Squadron included or 71 without it, for 3 frontline and OCU squadron. Also OCU squadron will probably have more than just 8 planes.mrclark303 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2024, 13:45 71 total fleet
3×12 aircraft front line Squadrons 1+8 aircraft OCU +3 trials.
- 02 Apr 2024, 15:12
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6095
- Views: 1751621
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Last 7 are all from the same lot, Lot 17.Timmymagic wrote: ↑02 Apr 2024, 11:47 Obviously then there are 7 delivered in 2025, probably split into 2 deliveries.
- 01 Apr 2024, 15:07
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: FV4030 Challenger 1 Main Battle Tank (1983-2001) (British Army)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7420
Re: FV4030 Challenger 1 Main Battle Tank (1983-2001) (British Army)
Very interesting that Jordan retired them given that they did not have an equivalent replacement at size/scale. Jordan is intending to replace all CR1 with Leclercs and B1 Centauro. Thing is most of these are donations, I don't think Jordan could afford to get full replacement for all CR1 on their ...
- 31 Mar 2024, 11:49
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Indeed because the vehicle you posted an image off has a gross vehicle weight limit which is less that the weight which can be lifted by chinook. So you are still missing the point. So regardless of what configuration it is(gun, cab whatever) it should still be lift able by chinook. Somehow I doubt...
- 31 Mar 2024, 10:40
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
- 30 Mar 2024, 20:32
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
- 30 Mar 2024, 20:03
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
If something like coyote was towing a 105mm gun I don’t see the problem. How about something like this, because, if I am not wrong this is something that he had in mind https://i0.wp.com/militaryleak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/supacat-and-am-general-unveil-hmt-extenda-mk2-with-105mm-light-weigh...
- 30 Mar 2024, 19:44
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: FV4030 Challenger 1 Main Battle Tank (1983-2001) (British Army)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7420
Re: FV4030 Challenger 1 Main Battle Tank (1983-2001) (British Army)
Jordanian CR1. Some seems in good state but some are obviously used as a source of spare parts
- 30 Mar 2024, 19:41
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Why can’t archer be moved by a400m? To big or to heavy, not sure. Info came from one twitter post by Gabrielle Molinelli. We have already done the helicopter move within Europe from the fwd mounting positions on operations so I don’t know why it would be impractical now. Yes, I know that Chinook, P...
- 30 Mar 2024, 18:31
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Both Archer and M270a2 can be moved by LCU or A400m so both could bring support also maybe both 3 Cdo and 16AA should be looking at LMV 400/600 as a replacement to Landrover WMIK Archer can not be moved by A400. It require C-17. Having two air mobile fast reaction Brigades (ideally with a third in ...
- 30 Mar 2024, 08:39
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
If 16AAB and 3Cdo have a underslung Chinook capability without losing effectiveness then where is the negative? I never said there is a negative but why would they limited themself just to the weight which is transportable by Chinook, especially as both have other means to transport much heavier eq...
- 29 Mar 2024, 15:48
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Firstly, is it sensible that RM and 16AAB are not utilising similar kit? Seems like a missed opportunity especially if the rapid reaction forces are going to increase interoperability. Aren't they already doing that? Secondly, can everything that 3Cdo and 16AAB needs (on land) be made air mobile by...
- 28 Mar 2024, 14:22
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4441154
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
For example of a decent video, I like this video as it breaks down things for Project Ark Royal; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7xTL65quo Yes it is good video but basically it is just a video presentation of this article https://www.navylookout.com/cats-traps-and-uas-the-royal-navy-considers-opt...
- 28 Mar 2024, 09:42
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6128
- Views: 1850430
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Given the amount of small and medium tanks that are being developed around the world its clear that many nations can see the potential. Keep in mind that majority of those are purposely developed as "light" tanks and there is a reason behind each of them depending on country. still very f...