• RN is currently trying to operate 2x CVFs and a LPD simultaneously. That is around 1800 of core crew rising to over 3500 if both CVFs are operating at a high tempo concurrently. I don't think it is a plan to operate 2 x CV simultaneously, but operate one while second is in maintenance/modernizati...

But to resource 3 commando properly requires considerable investment Royal Navy leadership aren’t interested in doing ... Interested? New Entries into the Shipbuilding Pipeline (Royal Navy): Projects Included: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance ships, Type 32 Frigates, Multi-Role Support Ships, Type 83 ...

Have the US started accepting jets from Lockheed again they had suspended delivery due to software issues? No, it's not. US still did not resume accepting new planes (according to 6 day old news), and will not until TR3 upgrade is ready, which could probably be expected either in second or (more li...

... 3 could be ready at any time .. Having 3 out of 4 at any time will be really challenging. Maybe at some point could happen but on consistent rate highly unlikely. It also has been said somewhere that the RM could go with 4 x LSU's of 500 instead of 8 x 250 Total number of personal could easily ...

Jdam wrote: ↑18 Mar 2024, 11:22 Are those the last of the F-35B without the TR3?

I think they are. Last 13 should be TR3. Also post is wrong in numbers, as 30 planes are in UK while (now) 4 are in the US.

Yes the 23 Merlins are more than the current 6 ships can carry but if we were to get 4 x 200 by 36 meter flat tops MRSS then we could in full load out carry 3 x that I disagree that RN needs 4 LHP/LHD (of would even consider that) but nevertheless lets assume that 4 of them are ordered. It would be...

... one large flat deck LPH ... One LPH would not be enough. Current plan for RM is to have 2 LRG, one in the North and one in the South (Mediterranean/Indo-Pacific). Each one is supposed to have two amphibious ships. So if RN wants/could afford LHD/LPH, it would need at least two, one for each gro...

This is why we need 60 NMH with folding rotors That is never going to happen, where is the budget for that. Not just more helicopters but also for naval version. And I don't think there is a need for that. 2 FAA squadrons of Merlin Mk.4 already have more helicopters than all those 6 ships that will...

2 more F-35B delivered to UK

Enforcer LHD is in no measure real. Fair enough but I was talking more theoretically, same hull with different options. Maybe Navantia Athlas family ship would be better example. Also how are we supposedly going to afford 2 LHD's and 4 LPD's on a 6 LPD budget. Well I did said I don't expect to happ...

It is now clear that MRSS needs to be a flattop LPD design capable of operating Merlin , NMH, Apache , Wildcat and MALE drones plus operating Chinooks that would be hangared and maintained on the Carriers Considering that MRSS is supposed to replace 6 ships (2 Albion class, 3 Bay class and RFA Argu...

"According to UK MoD data the RAF has a current fleet of 59 Chinook HC5/HC6/HC6A helicopters, of which 39 were in service as at 1 April 2023." So as of say 2028, how many will we have in the active fleet? Do these new ones replace old one? https://twitter.com/Gabriel64869839/status/176857...

After FARA, US canceled ERCA too, accordingly due excessive barrel wear.

The UK does that need a large army to defend itself. UK still have NATO obligations to met. UK also could have engagement outside NATO North or Eastern flank. Both Gulf Wars and Falklands were done outside NATO engagements and there is no guaranties there might be some in the feature. UK could hard...

Can the Rangers fit into 16AAB? Why would anyone do that? They have different roles. Can the Gurkhas scale up to a fully formed Brigade if the headcount needed to rise? If there is a need, 3rd Battalion could probably be reformed in some way (It was already in process of reforming as assistance bat...

Some nice images from HMS Prince of Wales

If we really needed to yes we would in the same way we sent 90% of the FRS1 fleet to the Falklands Just 90%? Basically any air frame that was capable flying, plus every newly built one was sent, 2 even lacking radar and there was negotiations with India to lease them from their Harriers. Not sure t...

Fourth Boxer prototype delivered

So second phase of NMH officially started today. Seems like it ... ... will be bought largely off the shelf, with UK bespoke modifications keep to an absolute minimum. ... and H145 for Cyprus and Brunei will not impact total number of new helicopters required to replace Puma https://twitter.com/Gare...

Ron5 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2024, 19:58Seven jets?

Edit: Yup, it is 7, I don't know how I completely missing the one in the middle. Some media channels are saying that 8 F-35 are embarked, I couldn't find any official statement which would confirm that or give any other number at all.

Italian government approved program for procurement of 132 Leopard 2A8 tanks and 140 other vehicles based on Leopard 2 chassis. Total value of program is some 8.246 billion euros

I'll be surprised if they all go out of service by then. Well Warrior still might be there after 2030, considering that the last of 623 Boxers are expected to be delivered only by 2032, and there is still not enough infantry version of it to equip all 5 battalions. And I would not be surprised if t...

List of vehicles expected to be removed from service by 2030 AS90 Stormer Warrior 105mm light gun BV206 Mastiff Ridgback Wolfhound Beach Recovery Vehicle Heavy Equipment Transporter Foxhound Protected Patrol Vehicle Jackal Coyote Pinzgauer Landrover (including WMIK/RWMIK variants) Quad bike Wheeled ...

CR3 of to Germany for firing testing

US cancel FARA projects The reason for ending FARA, Army leaders told a small group of reporters ahead of the announcement, is a reflection of what war looks like in the modern era. “We absolutely are paying attention [to world events] and adjusting, because we could go to war tonight, this weekend,...