Why not follow the US route & convert the binned Warriors. Aren't the yanks looking to do the sane with old Bradley's. Convert/rebuild them minus the turret to replace M113s. Or have they shelved that project ?
Or as I said above buy more Vikings. Always had a soft spot for them for some reason.
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- 12 Jan 2022, 00:21
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: FV430 Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25300
- 11 Jan 2022, 16:53
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
- Replies: 1271
- Views: 471017
Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Mate of mine working on them at Lossie still insists they're ideally looking for at least 3 more.
- 11 Jan 2022, 16:42
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: FV430 Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25300
Re: FV430 Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Fantastic opportunity to be a bit sneaky. Order CV90 (as they should always have done then do a swap) That way they get Boxer & CV90. Or I guess more Boxer & streamline the whole fleet. Do they do a shorter wheelbase 6x6 or are they all 8 wheelers? Edit.. number 2. How's about using the Viki...
- 05 Jan 2022, 22:46
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 253229
Re: RN anti-ship missiles
Thinking about Lord Jims hypothetical T45 refit. Hows about:- 1. smaller 57mm gun up front as on T31. 2. Mk41 launcher in front of current set up where i believe it was always intended fitted with SM-8 & Asroc. 3. Full load of Aster30 in the current silo. 4. Ditch the hanger as Jim suggested. If...
- 02 Jan 2022, 04:52
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: French Armed Forces
- Replies: 1878
- Views: 146433
Re: French Armed Forces
What are they going to do with 169 light/medium choppers though ? Thats a huge amount. Are these replacing the NH90?
- 02 Jan 2022, 04:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 253229
Re: RN anti-ship missiles
A type 45 as described by Lord Jim would be a nasty dedicated carrier escort, losing the Wildcat wouldnt be much of an issue given the air assets on the carrier. Fabulous idea but it'll never happen.
- 30 Dec 2021, 22:08
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
- Replies: 290
- Views: 118339
Re: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
What exactly is the issue with the Panther? They're still being used by the Italians, Austrians, Spanish, Brazilians & even the Russians. Seen video of Italians using them in combat in Afghanistan & Spanish in Mali.
- 30 Dec 2021, 19:59
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: CHINA
- Replies: 379
- Views: 32339
Re: CHINA
This is a really good break down of the PLAN. Interesting and more than a little concerning.
- 27 Dec 2021, 23:34
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 1568115
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Ever think we're doing it wrong. This Russian corvette must by about B2 size. Its armed to the teeth for Baltic ops.
- 26 Dec 2021, 00:26
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9760554
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
If we need more AAW vessels & we get a reduced number of T83 the obvious answer is a second batch of T31 at a proper spec similar to the "full fat" Iver Huitfeldts. Either as T31b2 or as the T32.
- 26 Dec 2021, 00:08
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Protector (UCAV) (RAF)
- Replies: 289
- Views: 143613
Re: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Protector (UCAV) (RAF)
Maybe we need to look at some of these while we're at it.
https://timesofsandiego.com/military/20 ... ator-line/
https://timesofsandiego.com/military/20 ... ator-line/
- 18 Dec 2021, 13:02
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9760554
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Just a thought. A number of folk commenting on the need for more air defence & BMD. What if the T32 was to be straight up UK spec Iver Huitfeldt AD frigate? As opposed to the watered down GP T31.
- 17 Nov 2021, 15:39
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6102
- Views: 1779309
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
It was going to happen eventually. Such a complex aircraft as that with the flight tempo they've had. At least the pilot is safe.~UNiOnJaCk~ wrote:"British F-35 fighter jet crashes during routine operation in Mediterranean - pilot ejected safely, MoD says"
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59323895
- 03 Nov 2021, 20:33
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4476834
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Really? Is there actual proof of that ? Pretty shit if they did.Ron5 wrote:Better not tell them the RAF cancelled the SRVL testing
- 25 Oct 2021, 20:20
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
- Replies: 380
- Views: 98823
Re: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
He maybe Leonardo's Test Pilot, but his descriptions of the AW149 shows it to be a very impressive platform, probably ticking all the boxes we have and then some. We just need to give them all to the AAC and leave the RAF with the Chinooks. Agreed on both points. I reckon it'll be between this &...
- 25 Oct 2021, 17:59
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6102
- Views: 1779309
Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Would agree, but what the RAF probably needs is a couple of squadrons of medium bombers - bring back the Vulcan :P If only there was a Western medium bomber with five units in production. [/quote] Totally OT but how's about a Bomber version of the P8 Poseidon. Think a P8 with all the ASW/ASuW gear ...
- 25 Oct 2021, 16:39
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Sea King Helicopter (RN & RAF)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 35316
Re: Sea King Helicopter (RN & RAF)
This cropped up on my newsfeed this afternoon. A bit off topic as no longer in RAF/RN service but thought folk might find it interesting. I'd never heard if them. Heli Ops, using old RAF/RN Seakings to train the German navy amongst others. https://verticalmag.com/features/the-super-sea-kings-of-uk-b...
- 24 Oct 2021, 14:37
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
- Replies: 1271
- Views: 471017
Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
I did
They don't care
They don't care
- 21 Oct 2021, 01:06
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
- Replies: 1271
- Views: 471017
Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Believe it or not we're getting local SNP "baa-heeds" complaining the 07 wasn't named Sir Sean Connery (on local Facebook & media posts)
- 19 Oct 2021, 00:00
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755809
Re: Australian Defence Force
The first of six Evolved Cape Class patrol boats was launched at the Austal Ships shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia on 22 September. Gallery: http://images.defence.gov.au/S20212917 https://images.defence.gov.au/fotoweb/cache/5002/defenceimagery/2021/S20212917/20210924casg0000000_902.t616d0b6...
- 18 Oct 2021, 23:47
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
- Replies: 310
- Views: 138500
Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
Agreed. That or the new Brazilian job. Though you'll never see a gunship version of that.RunningStrong wrote:C-27 would be my choice! But then I'd replace the whole C130 fleet with them.Little J wrote:I'd rather see an AC-130 than an ACH-47 join the fleet
- 16 Oct 2021, 09:48
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 755809
Re: Australian Defence Force
Stumbled on this YouTube video about RAN submarines and the demise of the Attack class https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XEDy4_ozmnw Just watched that lastnight. He's videos tend to be pretty good (He's a good one arguing the pros & cons of an F35B prurchase) Guy in the comments claiming the RAN ar...
- 05 Oct 2021, 18:21
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
- Replies: 767
- Views: 234050
Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Sol over at Snafu says the British armies dead anyway. Why bother?
https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2021/10/t ... o.html?m=1
https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2021/10/t ... o.html?m=1
- 26 Aug 2021, 23:12
- Forum: Conflicts
- Topic: Afghanistan - 2021 Taliban offensive
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2809
Re: Afghanistan - 2021 Taliban offensive
12 US dead & hundreds of Afghan casualties. This is going to be a disaster.
- 22 Aug 2021, 18:13
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: German Armed Forces
- Replies: 600
- Views: 50412
Re: German Armed Forces
Do we really want to risk a Puma going down over a Taliban controlled Kabul ?Tempest414 wrote:why not a last hurrah for the Puma