Never mind splicing the mainbrace, when the hell is she finaly going to sea. We keep being told that this is imminent, but still no news

Although not an article soley on Astute, I couldn't make up my mind where it needed posting. Please move if you think necessary.
Doesn't make for good reading.

https://www.navylookout.com/getting-boa ... ilability/

Article from the BBC just to flesh out the above from Jim :-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61679080

ttps://www.navylookout.com/in-focus-the-bofors ... -frigates/

Further contract announced :-

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more ... -programme

So I take it there is no actuall news on the RN T26 then.

Yea right, so on the personal views of two people, Australia is going to ditch Hunter. I don't think so. Why is it that these so called experts, can't air their opinions before all major decisions have been taken. Hindsite is a wonderfull thing. "The views expressed on The Strategist are those ...

commons answers :-

https://questions-statements.parliament ... -29/149149

https://www.navaltoday.com/2022/03/17/uk-to-greenify-type-26-frigate-fleet-to-boost-global-presence/ The Royal Navy is also looking at ways of reducing flatulence in crew members, by limiting the amount of baked beans served.This will also make the T26 more environmentaly friendly to visiting persons.

First steel cut for challenger 3 turret :-

https://des.mod.uk/challenger-3-steel-cut/

…and potentially modified for coalition flight operations with conventional carrier-borne aircraft… I thought this only applies to "Unmanned", Conventional Aircraft, so limited size and payload, but able to work with the F-35Bs if needed. We are not going to see E-2D Hawkeyes anytime soon...

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/uk-royal-navy-will-open-carrier-flight-decks-uncrewed-operations Can you post the article? I lost subscription. Yes, I am intrigued by this little tidbit. Would love to see what it entails. [and potentially modified for coalition flight ope...