Ron5 wrote:We're going to want to see pictures of any boats you work on!! Nothing prettier in the world than a wooden boat.

How about two wooden boats?

Probably meant 9 x type 32 patrol craft (I mean frigate.... wink, wink, nod, nod.)

Somewhat surprised you can get so close, unless the person filming has some kind of access pass. Looks like it would be quite simple to drive a very large VBIED in and put a carrier out of commission / make it a TCL.

I'd laugh my tits off if it just sits there waiting a year for a bob to put a final bolt in just to meet the governments stupid, slow and inefficient timetable.

Looks more like 2 x 6 =12. One block of 6 just offset port/starboard of centreline

Stupid question of the year for me....

Would it be possible to have a catapult launch that goes up the ramp? best of both worlds

SKB wrote:Both would have been built more quickly alongside each other, in Portsmouth's bigger, longer hall... *mumble grumble*

Why, how would we manage to get rid of the MP's who fuck things up all the time and get a decision made?

Maybe the Aussies can build us a few for cheap on their hot production line?

No gun, ffbnw now

Anyone know anything about what the info-graphic says about the latest radars being installed?

Defiance wrote:Bit childish isn't it?

So is the SNP's behaviour.

A 7k+ military vessel, with 4x 76mm guns, radar, sonar and electronic warfare suite... Yeah no need to escort it... In fact good practice for RN and actually a good use for an OPV, showing we're aware and paying attention, but not escalating for no reason. If we had a vessel like that in or near Rus...

Mighty Warship.... Wtf, its an OPV!
Treasury rubbing their hands going "well one less type 26/31 needed as that's a new warship in use.

Maybe with external tanks if plumbed for wet stores?
If not I'd imagine only a tiny % of an increase if any I'd expect.

I suspect for the weapon loads likely to be carried, at least initially, that SRVL will be unnecessary.

Considering both reasons

SKB wrote:Sturgeon is an idiot who believes she is President of Scotland.

Corrected that for you.

Ron5 wrote:1 SSN = 20 SSKs

In the open ocean I probably wouldn't argue, but in shallows or literals, I disagree.

What about HEDP I reference to the M230LF?
Same as apache uses, high explosive dual purpose.
M789 round has 25mm RHA penetration at 50 degrees at 500 metres.
Enough against light vehicles, and mission kill against apc/ifv's?

Personally I quite like the look of the M230LF, ammo commonality with apache, more hitting power than .50 cal. https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/products/defence-and-security/remote-weapon-systems/protector-rws-lw30/ In a remote turret with 8 dismounts. Optional 7.62mm MG and optional Javelin anti-tank ...

rossco7 wrote:it is ceafar2 radar by cea technologies canberra

Yep, my bad, mis-spelt, would like to blame all-inclusive holiday alcohol...

That's not the Aus system, it's French.
The Australian system is SEAFAR2 by SEA technologies, but that too may be better than artisan?

Surely we can afford three or four of these lovely guns with the relevant support package for the B2 Rivers. I don't know what's the cost, but I doubt it's more than 5 mil. USD a piece. But once you add all the costs of training, support, integration to the combat management systems, separate ammo ...

Lord Jim wrote:Obviously they will not be dropping Paveways on SUVs in Chelsea though.

Shame though, maybe LMM? Less collateral damage!

Wonder how they're gonna afford all the renewable? EU grant?