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by SW1
21 Sep 2021, 19:38
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 995560
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Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

US rapid dragon program but an interesting concept for a number of future uk systems

by SW1
21 Sep 2021, 09:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 6180
Views: 1871215
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Yes we could even use elements of the acclimatise Far East theatre reserve battalion…. 2 GRG is not a reserve unit however there is a Brunei GRU made up of 500 ex British army a Singapore police Gurkha's I don’t mean there reserves ie TA. But like one of the battalions in Cyprus that are theatre re...
by SW1
21 Sep 2021, 08:54
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Protector (UCAV) (RAF)
Replies: 289
Views: 142396
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Re: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Protector (UCAV) (RAF)

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-09-19/skyguardian-rpas-undertakes-european-trials The SkyGuardian forms the basis of a UK-specific variant, the Protector RG.Mk 1, and is designed to meet or exceed all aviation certification standards. The Royal Air Force’s aircraft will have sig...
by SW1
20 Sep 2021, 20:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 665
Views: 153861
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Re: The future form of the Army

https://wavellroom.com/2021/09/20/the-integrated-review-and-the-bet-on-tech/?utm_content=bufferc5b14&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer This is the transcript of a speech delivered at Defence and Security Equipment International by Lieutenant General Christopher...
by SW1
20 Sep 2021, 19:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 6180
Views: 1871215
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Yes we could even use elements of the acclimatise Far East theatre reserve battalion….
by SW1
18 Sep 2021, 11:31
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 6180
Views: 1871215
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Or maybe we’ll just fly out a company of commandos to operate of an Australian lhd.
by SW1
18 Sep 2021, 09:42
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

I don’t think it’s much about the merits of the french sub tech, the real reason for macrons upset is he has been positioning himself these past 4-5 years as America’s new bestie taking over the perceived UK role as the political voice of the US in EU politics now that Britain has left. Not only has...
by SW1
17 Sep 2021, 20:50
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

The dummy is well and truly out

by SW1
17 Sep 2021, 18:34
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Replies: 6101
Views: 1770406
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Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/16/british-italian-f-35s-to-get-new-missile-types/ MBDA and BAE Systems have secured additional funding from the British and Italian governments to complete integration of key weapon systems destined to add capability to their F-35 comba...
by SW1
17 Sep 2021, 14:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UK Shipbuilding
Replies: 244
Views: 31535
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Re: UK Shipbuilding

https://www.harland-wolff.com/news/major-progress-made-for-harland-wolff/ Team Resolute As reported in the press, Team Resolute has been down-selected by the Ministry of Defence for the Fleet Solid Support Programme and has been invited into the next phase of the programme – the Commercial Procureme...
by SW1
17 Sep 2021, 10:47
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 995560
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Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/bae-picks-marshall-to-support-team-tempest/145514.article The UK’s Marshall has been granted delegated design authority by BAE Systems to support activities linked to the Tempest future combat air system programme. Announced at the DSEI exhibition in London on 16...
by SW1
17 Sep 2021, 08:30
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Replies: 6101
Views: 1770406
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Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/16/british-italian-f-35s-to-get-new-missile-types/ MBDA and BAE Systems have secured additional funding from the British and Italian governments to complete integration of key weapon systems destined to add capability to their F-35 combat...
by SW1
17 Sep 2021, 08:12
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

There’s been a lot of talk since sdr of a U.K. tilt to the pacific and fancy fleets sailing the South China Sea. Yet it isnt carriers or opv bobbing about that has caused the most significant change for a while it’s the act of sharing technology with our closest partner to allow them to operate more...
by SW1
16 Sep 2021, 20:59
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

If there’s an astute still out east with the carrier I’d be having it make an impromptu port call in sunny Sydney
by SW1
16 Sep 2021, 13:08
Forum: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry
Topic: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry - News & Discussion
Replies: 87
Views: 10407
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Re: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry - News & Discussion

https://www.ukdsc.org/press-releases/spirit-aerosystems-joins-ukdsc-as-an-associate-member/ UK Defence Solutions Centre is pleased to announce that Spirit AeroSystems has become a UKDSC Associate Member. Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial ...
by SW1
16 Sep 2021, 08:10
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

https://www1.defence.gov.au/about/taskforces/nuclear-powered-submarine-task-force The first major initiative under AUKUS is Australia’s acquisition of at least eight nuclear-powered submarines. The Australian Government intends to build these submarines in Adelaide. This announcement means the Austr...
by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 22:27
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

I wonder if the intent is on incorporating the ssn x program in the US and the ssn r program in the uk to have a common program between all 3 nations.
by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 19:57
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 19:54
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Civil Aviation
Replies: 153
Views: 13551
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Re: Civil Aviation

She flys….

by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 19:51
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
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Re: Australian Defence Force

Fwd deployed astute……
by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 19:48
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19404
Views: 9745204
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/dsei-2021-rn-wants-simpler-ships-containerised-cap/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=auto_post&utm_campaign=news_promo The RN hopes its Persistent Operational Deployment Systems (NavyPODS) concept would allow ships to stay up to date with technol...
by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 15:54
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 754330
United Kingdom

Re: Australian Defence Force

by SW1
15 Sep 2021, 14:29
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
Replies: 380
Views: 97431
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Re: Puma Helicopter (RAF)

I wouldn’t be so dismissive of the Airbus broughton plan there is a number of political and industrial consolidation benefits especially in the context of the future medium nato helicopter program not mention certain other defence programs fragility in wales that May see it as an option. Room for 2 ...