"Not enough specialized" nature of River B2 is good, for now, I think. 1: Not fighty enough, like Dutch Holland or Spanish BAM. But, in many cases, Holland and BAMs are operated very similar to River B2. At least, BAM frequently not carry any helicopter? (Sorry if I'm wrong). Also, River B...

Unfortunately, Wildcat is not a candidate. ROK is inclined for larger options. https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/seoul-clears-plan-to-replace-lynx-with-new-maritime-helicopter/156322.article That is very unfortunate. According to Janes it seems the Seahawk is the most likely winner. It is qu...

I understand ROK is to replace Wildcat soon. There will be some shortfalls. On the other hand, RNZN is looking for SH-2G replacement, and Wildcat is one of the promising candidates. I guess sonobuoy dispensing will be better for Wildcat-level smallish HELO. Dipping sonar operation consumes fuel. Tr...

I’ve also read that the Wildcats cannot carry dipping sonar and torpedoes at the same time due to weight limitations. https://youtu.be/evfy2-0FpmE?si=GZ2DerbC7ZtxWkJd https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2017/february-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-techno...

On the future of UK Amphibious operations. "Think small" option (if the budget do not rise sharply and man-power issue is just kept as is, (not getting worse, but not better either) ------------- 1: Put both LPDs in extended readiness, with no crew. (will free ~120 crew, now assigned (just...

Just rise pay. Their claims is 100% right, they worth it, doesn't they?

new guy wrote: ↑27 Mar 2024, 20:55 Either a work boat or a USV is being carried by Anvil Point as seen in pic 3

You have Great eyes. SEA class workboat or ARCIMS USV (which is a very close sister of SEA class WB), at the middle of the cargo deck.

2 drones kill mark, on HMS Richmond.

What is this "64 major upgrades"? Curious.

I don’t understand the fascination with these small amphibious support ships other than an assumption it’s possible to do it on the cheap because we’ve spent all the money elsewhere and don’t know what to do now. Not sure how much the claim about drones making it so difficult for amphibious operati...

Nice read, but no in specific detail, I thought. Diversity of options we have.

https://www.navylookout.com/the-royal-n ... ttlespace/

HMS StAlbans back. Great to see another T23ASW coming out of LIFEX.

I'm not certain about your CAMM costs as there are virtually zero additional equipments required to meet the Type 31 programme requirements. CAMM equipment including the common missile stockpile is funded out of the Complex Weapons stream rather than the Navy's ship acquisition stream. I have seen ...

. So where are we now with Type 31 build contact 1.25 billion GFE from start 90 million 40 million to cover Covid and inflation 55 million for CEP 600K for S2170 SSTD this means at this time Type 31 is at 287.1 million per ship Plus the Mk41 cells and the integration of all of the weapons systems. ...

Just a note. The open sidewall (or hatch) at the middle-left of the picture, right below the corner 30mm gun space, is where the space for anti-sub torpedo system (MTLS) are reserved. A bit surprised to see the hatch is there, open. Some hope? Note, I do think not having MTLS is acceptable, but for ...

Good youtube to see how CAPTAS-4/2/1 VDS part can be carried on various vessels, even M-USV. Interesting is, they are thinking of passive TASS ship to be different from the active VDS ship (pinger). This idea will dramatically enhance the survivability of the "pinger". https://www.youtube....

Given the low number of escorts available it’s extremely difficult to see how this could be justified. On the other hand if a meaningful increase in funding actually transpired….. https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/1762753401803215182 Seems a great deal more valuable a contribution than floatin...

Then I don't see any need for modification. You won't be able to modify it any further than 1 Merlin, no need for the hanger to hold UAV's when they have their own storage area and 2 wildcats in the hanger should be more than suffice for the operations this platform undertakes. Just for clarity. My...

Changing the approach is always inefficient. - I see no good explanation why RN shall sell 5 T31. RN has such "tier-2" level tasks to do, KIPION. NATO fleet contribution and/or FRE tasks will be also good for T31. If now is 2015 and T31 is not yet there, hoping for more T26 and banning T31...

I would like to re-arrange the superstructure a bit fatter and shorter. This will enable second heli-pad at the bow, and make the hangar capable of 2 Merlin (or 1 Merlin + 4-6 UAVs, or 4 Wildcats). a wildcat Helicopter can already takeoff at the Bow, see below. Merlin and Chinook on the back. The h...

I would like to re-arrange the superstructure a bit fatter and shorter. This will enable second heli-pad at the bow, and make the hangar capable of 2 Merlin (or 1 Merlin + 4-6 UAVs, or 4 Wildcats). What would be the advantage over a more traditional design such as a Vard 7 313 if a MALE STOL drone ...

... https://www.damen.com/vessels/defence-and-security/multi-purpose-support-ships Thanks, great info. Many discussion is already done, MRSS, not MRSS etc, which already covered most of me 1st impression. Then, my second impression. Is this the OPV+ we were discussing in other threads? - needs only...

Echo is slower than River B1. Larger and hence needs more maintenance. No merit as a patrol asset, I can find? Absolutely agree the B1 Rivers are faster, however the Echos were designed to operate off board systems and act as a MCM mothership. Given the larger underwater threat in UK waters from Ru...

Depends on your PoV - without going down another rabbit hole, my view is that the UK needs to focus on quality over mass. Outside of UK / BOT defence it needs to have capabilities that are tier one, not just replicas of most of our allies, especially given the over reliance within NATO on the US - ...

Discussion on the missile fit out is there. George knows something which we do not, or it is actually his own analysis (which shall be appreciated to some extent, he lives there and can listen to more rumors than us (or, at least me in the far east) :D ). https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-frigate-...