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- 17 Dec 2021, 21:31
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 787484
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Since drones are likely in the future to be developed to be deployed in swarms of up to a hundred https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-hopes-build-deadly-drone-swarm-weapon-176781 The question would be in defending against such swarms that may be in advance of opposition aircraft what else ...
- 14 Dec 2021, 00:08
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
The Morrison government has signed an agreement committing to the Huntsman AS9 artillery this is in addition to a commitment to the purchase of Assegai ammunition https://militaryleak.com/2020/10/09/assegai-155mm-artillery-ammunition/ https://militaryleak.com/2021/12/13/hanwha-defense-awarded-austra...
- 10 Dec 2021, 01:54
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
Another argument for an all American source of airframes is if there is any major conflict having a common source of logistics may make things more efficient, certainly, there is an increased possibility of more U.S forces being rotated and based in Australia
- 08 Dec 2021, 06:58
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4473850
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
I don't know if this has been posted elsewhere but obviously no one else got hold of it lol
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... iterranean
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... iterranean
- 06 Dec 2021, 18:20
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6102
- Views: 1777119
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Is there a consideration that Finland may consider the b model of the f35 for the same reasons as perhaps Singapore?
https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/202 ... quisition/
https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/202 ... quisition/
- 04 Dec 2021, 21:25
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
An article from Defence connect on the new upgrade to the JORN tracking system
https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/intel ... orn-radars
https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/intel ... orn-radars
- 24 Nov 2021, 19:34
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
This U.S.N report to the congress goes into some detail of the history and difficulties faced in the construction of the submarine programs even the effect of covid ,I couldn't do it justice in a summary but I would suggest it's worth reading
https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/RL32418.pdf
https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/RL32418.pdf
- 23 Nov 2021, 19:57
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
I believe the choices of submarine may be determined by production capability , the U.S.N is planning on stepping up production to three a year to meet some of the challenges faced in the Pacific,Im not sure how the U.S.N would view some of that production being diverted even to an ally based in the...
- 22 Nov 2021, 22:35
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
More ruffled Macron feathers than a turkey on a trampoline
- 21 Nov 2021, 01:10
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6102
- Views: 1777119
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
This earlier article states there were investigations of a dedicated landing spot for the f35b on the French carrier, there is more likely trials of an f35b would include aircraft from the U.S.N marines than the U.K as per the Cavour https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-french-carrier-could-include-f...
- 20 Nov 2021, 23:07
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6102
- Views: 1777119
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
This article suggests thrust from the nozzle is used on some landings https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2018/october/15/181015-f35-revolutionary-landing Im not sure if any nay operating the f35b does not have a heat-shielding arrangement on its deck certainly from this artic...
- 20 Nov 2021, 19:18
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6102
- Views: 1777119
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Although integration was the theme Im fairly certain that the French aircraft carrier cannot actually host the f35b due to a lack of heat shielding,, to be fair why would they go to that expense when its not their aircraft, now if N.A.T.O was to fund this it could be of benefit tactically
- 19 Nov 2021, 01:54
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
- Replies: 4067
- Views: 1002124
Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
This article suggests a navilised Tempest this could mean cats and traps to be installed lol a stovl version lol or for export hello French and Indian friends
https://www.naval-technology.com/featur ... and-traps/
https://www.naval-technology.com/featur ... and-traps/
- 08 Nov 2021, 18:27
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4473850
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Interesting article 7th November USNI showing recent satellite pics revealing full size mock-up model of carrier on rails and two destroyers (Burkes) in desert target range with what looks like sophisticated instrumentation, presuming for testing their sensor heads of their carrier killer ~800 nm D...
- 07 Nov 2021, 05:20
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
This article by Asian military review provides an interesting analysis of the Hunter class in its capability of defence against missile attacks
https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/202 ... e-hunters/
https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/202 ... e-hunters/
- 02 Nov 2021, 07:40
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
- Replies: 856
- Views: 311360
Re: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
That estimate was for the French designed gold plated boats
- 01 Nov 2021, 22:56
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
- Replies: 856
- Views: 311360
Re: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
There is some 18 months ahead of discussion and planning on the future submarine both the U.K and American shipyards for submarines are at almost full capacity, the timeline in the U.Ks submarine program seems to indicate there is no room to extend the build of an Astute-class without hindering the ...
- 01 Nov 2021, 20:29
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
It is getting interesting at the G20 with Macron of France after accusing Morrison of lying becomes indignant over the revelation of texts to show otherwise https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/emmanuel-macron-has-accused-scott-morrison-of-leaking-private-texts/news-story/3a00d15df814b821d3...
- 31 Oct 2021, 01:58
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755471
Re: Australian Defence Force
A little bit more information on the "Loyal Wingman " this article suggests flight hours in excess of the S/H when fully loaded for missions also enabling a manned aircraft to manage four of these types of aircraft during such missions, would unarmed R.A.A.F aircraft also be able to contro...
- 30 Oct 2021, 00:09
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 787484
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
If there was a package it might be tempting to involve ships but ,
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -frigates/
so unless Greece wanted to add an order for such to sweeten any deal .
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -frigates/
so unless Greece wanted to add an order for such to sweeten any deal .
- 26 Oct 2021, 21:30
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4473850
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Thanks for the reply but I was trying to understand if a radar system that could detect a ballistic missile but had no missiles of its own could pass such data to an escorting ship that did via a sensor network https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/amazing-way-us-navy-submarines-aircraft-carriers-a...
- 25 Oct 2021, 03:38
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542498
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Would a version of Lynx be considered as a replacement for Ajax ?
- 24 Oct 2021, 05:00
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 342
- Views: 23489
Re: Indian Armed Forces
India has included France,s Barracuda class submarine in the trials for its P-571 submarine program should be interesting for the next few years.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... i-program/
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... i-program/
- 22 Oct 2021, 02:57
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: CHINA
- Replies: 379
- Views: 32226
Re: CHINA
This is apparently a useful means for intimidation, a line up of fifties-era jets the j-6 which is claimed to have been converted to drones , deployed at an airfield within reach of Taiwan, an interesting tactic that could be taken up by other nations with old aircraft good for one last flight https...
- 21 Oct 2021, 23:17
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542498
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Often with hearing loss, it can only be determined by testing, vibration exposure/ injury is also complicated for testing. Is there a requirement for members of the armed forces to have a high degree of acceptable hearing,to stay in the armed forces, and are the armed forces risking a number of pers...