And how many companies are saying a no deal Brexit will be a disaster, its almost as if Downing Street or perhaps Brussels are twisting their arms.
Meanwhile the Euro is losing ground against other currencies, as Brexit nears.

Does the upgrade package include a new Engine pack as well. This design does look the business and hope it wins any competition.

I imagine quite a lot of sensors and possibly armament can be packed into that space when you don't have to worry about crew berthing, feeding and recreation space.

It appears the RAF are using Hawk T1 variants for training due to a surge in need for trained pilots.

https://www.janes.com/article/85879/raf ... on-hawk-t1

So after two years of pointless haggling Plan A is now dead to be replaced with Plan A??

Excellent video keep sharing. Thankyou.

The F-35 in that aerobatic video. is it an A, B or C model? And can a B do that? Hi its an A model. Its part of a US Aerobatic team and they are practising for a forthcoming display. Our B model is different aerodynamically in that it has the lift fan and other changes. Remember the B can Hover whi...

On the day after the vote farce in Parliament, when we have had the opportunity to see our apparent leaders and betters, demonstrating yet again their complete failure to offer leadership to a better future I think we need radical changes in our political system to make the Members of Parliament mor...

My lad joined the army in 1990 and he is still serving. I am also immensely proud of him and how he has progressed in his career. Stay in touch with your son as much as you are able, that's not always easy when he is on deployment.

PhillyJ wrote:Well that's my lad all packed up and relocated

Good luck to your son in his new career. Hope he does well and has some stories to tell in future years.

jimthelad wrote:Just saw this on SNAFU. If this is replicable in combat then it makes the tail slide and cobra manouver look tame.

This should quieten those who say the F35 is not very maneuverable.

As we have no control over when the Government makes its announcements, can we not get this thread more on topic, as the current conversation is becoming somewhat tiresome.

See the Tempest mock up got a mention in the article.

The defence secretary is expected to make a IOC declaration today whilst visiting RAF Marham.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/n ... spartandhp

But on the other hand we have seen the way the Country has been treated by the EU, and their attitude towards us, during negotiations.
Personally I would like us to leave.

Probably paintwork as we have seen pictures of the topcoat peeling off over the past year or so. Only a 5 Million contract so cant be anything too major happening.

Personally I am pleased to see the MP's fighting to take back some control of Parliament. But if the politicians continue to ignore the wishes of the people I suspect there could be trouble around the corner. Theresa May is trying to push her plan through without listening to those around her, and t...

I think the idea of a Hospital Ship has some merit, but should it be owned and run by the Navy I agree with Lord Jim NO. In addition where are you going to get the medical staff and nurses to man it, our NHS is already struggling. The running costs would not be affordable unless DFID paid all the bi...

Just read the above mentioned article and it is not clear as to the amount of time needed, whether it is man hours or actual time. Nor does it state how many personnel are needed to do the job. I cant help thinking that Defense Aerospace are over exaggerating to make a story about the fuel lines tha...

It would be good if any new replacement Helicopters could be built in the UK.

Happy New Year all. may we all be blessed with a positive outlook for defence expenditure and good health amongst our families and friends.

ArmChairCivvy wrote:how can it take 4 years for an existing vehicle to get to deliveries?

Setting up a UK production facility including any tooling, and relevant training perhaps.

mr.fred wrote: Hull structure stays

As i understand it some Hulls have issues with the aluminium, and these are not repairable. Only a small quantity though.

Ron5 wrote:More pictures from Tim Fish in Chile. Can't spot any differences from previous pics of previous exhibitions.

Is this the export version of the T31. I see it has been designated T31e.

The powers that be need to move fast to replace Harpoon. Guess any replacement is down to hard cash as well as desire to spend it. Can France be trusted to deliver without ripping us off in the process.