Search found 170 matches

by Zeno
01 Jan 2024, 09:47
Forum: Conflicts
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Replies: 1163
Views: 85610
Australia

Re: The war in Ukraine

Could the f-16 receive radar data from N.A.T.O aircraft to enable it not to give its transmission away ?
by Zeno
29 Dec 2023, 08:36
Forum: Conflicts
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Replies: 1163
Views: 85610
Australia

Re: The war in Ukraine

With regards to the f-16 being used by Ukraine has any decision been reached on it having access to data from N.A.T.O aircraft?
by Zeno
02 Nov 2023, 01:42
Forum: Conflicts
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Replies: 1163
Views: 85610
Australia

Re: The war in Ukraine

There have been some claims online that Ukraine is actually dropping more artillery shells on Russian forces , and that North Korea has sent close to a million rounds of artillery shells to Russia and has committed to full production of artillery shells , It would be interesting for a breakdown of e...
by Zeno
22 Oct 2023, 07:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 642
Views: 115236
Australia

Re: The future form of the Army

This may have been raised before so apologies if so ,but shouldn't reviews also include if doctrines of the army need to be able to adjust to the changes in technology and tactics of potential opponents ,is there a flexibility there, the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel are quite different certainly ...
by Zeno
20 Oct 2023, 08:56
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7057193
Australia

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

A Ukranian USV hit the Pavel Derzhavin in the Black Sea, a Project 22160 corvette of approx 1300-1700t, 94 m length, beam 14 m, 25 – 30 knots, according to Wikipedia they appear reasonably well equipped:- Pal-N, Pozitiv-MK radars, Sfera-2 opto-electronic station, TK-25 EW, 1 × 76.2 mm AK-176MA auto...
by Zeno
19 Sep 2023, 10:17
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: Directed Energy Weapons
Replies: 40
Views: 2448
Australia

Re: Directed Energy Weapons

There is room on the carriers for a few of these
by Zeno
06 Aug 2023, 03:13
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Voice to parliament and the ADF
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Australia

Re: Voice to parliament and the ADF

Sadly this referendum does not have any ability to address the standards of living of the indigenous community, it does not have any responsibility in closing the gap aims ,amending the constitution to recognise the original inhabitants of Australia without stating why that addresses any concerns un...
by Zeno
03 Aug 2023, 00:11
Forum: Conflicts
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Replies: 1163
Views: 85610
Australia

Re: The war in Ukraine

A interesting post from Naval News on Russian supply ships entering the black sea with for the conflict initially escorted by Russian warships is this a loophole to the ban on warships?
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... black-sea/
by Zeno
27 Jul 2023, 03:19
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479961
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

There are reports that the German Lynx was supplied for testing with metal tracks and subsequent vibration issues caused several of the testers to become ill , sounds familiar
by Zeno
14 Jul 2023, 13:09
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479961
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

Should exercises like these include likely scenarios from real peer on peer conflicts like Ukraine war as a means to learn ?
by Zeno
23 Jun 2023, 13:03
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479961
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

This youtube posting although providing much of what was already known does go into some details of what was not and does cover some details of the Dreadnought class that will go into the AUKUS class
by Zeno
18 Jun 2023, 23:20
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950893
Australia

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

I did use that word " if" and since the M.O.D has already stated as such its a moot point , still some neighboring country may have been looking for something for its upcoming expensive carrier lol
by Zeno
17 Jun 2023, 16:24
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950893
Australia

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

I would believe that the R.N may consider Tempest for its ships if such an improvement in capabilities over the F-35B could be shown ,if the R.N was to then other countries operating the f-35b may follow may follow suit https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2021/07/tempest-the-stealthy-and-stres...
by Zeno
16 Jun 2023, 21:51
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950893
Australia

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

The Tempest program is I understand to be able to replace the Eurofighter , I have suggested the consideration of a navalised version if catobar is already being considered in what in would add to a potential flight wing and possibly exportable
by Zeno
16 Jun 2023, 12:20
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950893
Australia

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

"Modifying tempest for CATOBAR ops would be idiotic because: . no demand with FMAF while using F-35B" It may be difficult to consider the benefits of a navalised Tempest when its not known of what its performances are, we could expect a long range aircraft perhaps being able to carry diffe...
by Zeno
16 Jun 2023, 00:50
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950893
Australia

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

It has been reported that the U.K carriers may go Catobar ,what would it take for Tempest to be tweaked for such operations?
by Zeno
14 Jun 2023, 01:23
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 239
Views: 86977
Australia

Re: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]

Submarines of many different types are and will in the future be using whatever is the best technology to project power ,I am not aware of any calls from the operators of such to come up with an international agreement limiting the abilities of their submarines ,the RAN will acquire some Virginia cl...
by Zeno
04 Jun 2023, 10:35
Forum: Conflicts
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Replies: 1163
Views: 85610
Australia

Re: The war in Ukraine

I understood the Belgorod operations to have caused Russian forces to move from Ukraine to counter this ,but then have been targeted by Ukraine on the logistical hubs in Ukraine accordingly ,obviously these claims are hard to substantiate for logistical losses ,and that missiles like Storm Shadow ha...
by Zeno
19 May 2023, 12:49
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7057193
Australia

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Tempest is likely to launched from conventional runways ,the f35b can under circumstances from austere bases
by Zeno
18 May 2023, 09:59
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 555088
Australia

Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

I'm not sure a PAMS type radar can operate the sm-6 or 3 missiles
by Zeno
10 May 2023, 23:15
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: CANADA
Replies: 378
Views: 32305
Australia

Re: CANADA

For Canada or especially its Prime minister to want to join would be the biggest about face since St Paul on the road to Damascus , I dont believe he wants to see the light
by Zeno
07 May 2023, 21:13
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ground Based Air Defence
Replies: 685
Views: 191094
Australia

Re: Ground Based Air Defence

Doesn't ground based electronic warfare offer some solutions to the uav,s as demonstrated in the Ukraine war
https://www.businessinsider.com/drones- ... are-2022-7
by Zeno
07 May 2023, 00:01
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ground Based Air Defence
Replies: 685
Views: 191094
Australia

Re: Ground Based Air Defence

The Ukrainian forces have claimed to have shot down a Khinzal hypersonic missile with the newly acquired Patriot system if confirmed this would be a first ,but are there any other systems who may also be capable to do this?
by Zeno
04 May 2023, 03:05
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479961
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

Solomon Islands should be a cautionary story
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/23/worl ... lands.html
by Zeno
03 May 2023, 21:52
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 479961
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

Many of these Pacifica islands are facing problems of rising seas and poverty and have been to some extent neglected by Australia in what it could for them , If Australia committed significant funds to assist these countries there would likely be no reason for these countries to be looking elsewhere...