Had Tarzan not got involved in 1985 we may still have a production line of Blackhawks we could have added to.

I do like a constructive discussion.

How long will that keep Yeovil going?

Not sure if I'm putting this in the correct place. But:

With all the units / Squadrons leaving Waddington, Isnt it a but under used now?

Good job we didn't spend loads of money updating our E3's!

T32 is a great "Yes minister" project. Politicians can shout about it for a few years, then cancel it "without any cost" of redundancies as no physical work has started or materials ordered. Of course they ignore all the messing about and hidden costs by industry.

As they are looking to get 26, I would have thought it was worth re-engineering for MAX airframe as I believe most of the difference is the engines. They can then buy new airframes 737 NG based aircraft are still in production for the P-8 program. There are some modifications for the P8, but it’s e...

As they are looking to get 26, I would have thought it was worth re-engineering for MAX airframe as I believe most of the difference is the engines. They can then buy new airframes

Just an idea. Build in UK. Refurbish in Aus? They could also Refurbish US boats at the same place.

Sorry, my bad, I think you are correct. But had we just had Blackhawks instead of 101 & Lynx (and now puma), would that have been a better option?

If "Tarzan" hadn't stirred it up we would have been making blackhawks at Yeovilton so we could replace like with like.

My prediction is a modified boomer to keep costs low.

how practical is is for Aus to build front and UK back (with nuclear bit) and put both bits together in UK. As it would be less work per sub in UK, more subs could be produced in same time frame.

Just been reading about the new German Panther. Any thoughts on getting a production line set up here to replace Challenger?

looks like cutting our loses with AWACS was a good decision. Pity we didn't buy the other 2 top hats.

Thought I read many moons ago that min number of Nimrods required was 12 but only 9 frames could be modified so that is how we ended with 9. I may be wrong.

How much is a "bog standard / Plain vanilla / Ready salted" 57mm shell?

Which t23? Aren't the first ones to go knackered?

It will be sold as the A330 is bigger than 767. So the will waffle something about different sizes for different roles.

Not sure if this is correct place but just been for a cycle ride with the family past Appledore. Nowt going on inside as far as I could see across the river. I noticed opposite is an MOD site with 2 black landing craft, anyone tell me what this place is?

So what will we get that they don't?

The more I read what has been released regarding the Integrated Review and the Command Paper in particular, the more it seems to simply have the right sound bites and make the right noises but has very little actual substance. In the future such Reviews should present their results in two sections,...

Joined up thinking would have ordered 737 to replace 146'S not A321 giving common fleet. It strikes me as no planning and make it up as you go along.

Re T83. (as speculation not news so on this thread). Why does it require ASW abilities etc. These will drive up cost and size for little use or benefit (inc extra crew which are in short supply). The T26 is optimised for ASW and as can be seen from our US friends (Arleigh Burke's) the ASW bit doesn'...

Should have proof read, and not a 4x series