Thanks. The reason why I'm not in favor of ASW capability on OPVs is "because OPVs aren't supposed to be put into high risk areas", as being report to have a submarine threat. This is what I meant. I think there is no difference there, either hyper-sonic ASM or submarine?Repulse wrote: ↑21 Dec 2021, 14:55For me we are talking about a number of CAPTAS-1 PODs that can be rotated between OPV and future MCSLVs, along with trained crews. These ships can play a key part in a layered defence when coupled with MRAs, Merlin ASWs, static ASW detectors and ASW frigates. The reason why we aren't talking about AAW defence is because OPVs aren't supposed to be put into high risk areas.donald_of_tokyo wrote: ↑21 Dec 2021, 13:28 <On OPV>
Submarine is very expensive and complicated weapon. If all OPVs are required to handle it in some sense, why not all OPV need to handle super-sonic ASM with Aster30?...
By the way, until last year, I was also hoping for CAPTAS-1 equipped River B2s to come. Recently I changed my mind. See below. An ASW USV will do it much better than adding CAPTAS-1 on OPVs. It can be deployed and operated from land, supporting OPV/MCLSV if needed. It can be deployed from OPV/MCLSV, but operated from land. Or, it can be deployed and operated from LSD (or even an OPV/MCLSV). Of course, "ARCIMS SEASense ASW" or alike will need several more years to come. But, CAPTAS-1 POD will also need at least a few years.
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