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- 28 Apr 2024, 13:48
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
But to bring it back to the Type 26, If we are truly at the point where we need to choose between selling warships to Norway and the Royal Navy being unable to protect itself or saying we can’t as we need them to replace the type 23's then the conservative government has truly and utterly failed. T...
- 28 Apr 2024, 13:43
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Really valuable insights there from Ove, much appreciated.
- 28 Apr 2024, 12:52
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
My understanding is we currently have 3 T23s Operational + 2 working up / soon to rejoin + 4 in maintenance / being fixed (Somerset) By end 2028 we could have in commission (all going to plan - huge caveat) 2 x T26 5 x T31 ( 3 of which have Mk 41) with Belfast due in 2030 These should all be giving ...
- 27 Apr 2024, 11:48
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
https://thinpinstripedline.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-saga-of-norway-and-type-26.html Humphry is being positive on the potential Norway deal, bullish even On the Babcock subject, I don't think there'd be a technical obstacle to Babcock building half a T26, but I assume BAE would want to do all the int...
- 26 Apr 2024, 22:24
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
I recall the studies for two at a time building showed per u it efficiency gains of the order of 30~40% A significant amount of time is setup - planning the work, sourcing the “kit” from stores, coordinating with the other build teams Building two at a time means you only need to do all that once. T...
- 26 Apr 2024, 12:17
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)
- Replies: 91
- Views: 29653
Re: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)
My understanding is it was always 50/50 workshare but France arguably had more of the "noble" work.
Though given MBDA UK are flat out with CAMM family and Brimstone it wouldn't surprise me if Storm Shadow new build are mainly France.
Though given MBDA UK are flat out with CAMM family and Brimstone it wouldn't surprise me if Storm Shadow new build are mainly France.
- 26 Apr 2024, 12:13
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Let's not forget the people who actually build them. Everywhere in the UK and every business sector has a shortage of skilled workers. From pharmacies to restaurants to shipyards. The only thing we have too much of is social media bloggers. We won't build more ships or crew them without a radical r...
- 25 Apr 2024, 16:17
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
I suspect the speed limit on boat 1 was first of class issues and re-generating the workforce
On Boat 2 to 3 it was / is Production facilities - non undercover working, lack of an automated plate line etc
From boat 4 onwards it should be basically limited by government cashflow
On Boat 2 to 3 it was / is Production facilities - non undercover working, lack of an automated plate line etc
From boat 4 onwards it should be basically limited by government cashflow
- 25 Apr 2024, 11:08
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5723
- Views: 1504214
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Thanks for the input Ove, always good to get other aspects to a story, i hope the optimism concerning a possible buy is warranted as more T26 in the north sea can't be bad, more pluses than minuses imo The more I think about this, once the new Construction Hall is built BAE could practically double...
- 24 Apr 2024, 13:39
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9763179
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Re: my T32 idea - Yes I meant Bofors 40mm. I like it because it is the cheapest capable option, and possibly cheap enough to standardise upon across the fleet in favour of the 30mm already in use. Agreed on the "maid of all work", covering all low-end tasks. But it'll still be a milque-to...
- 24 Apr 2024, 10:38
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9763179
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
IMHO the problem is state and non state actors are blending into one,the hi/lo distinction is becoming meaningless. I wouldn't be surprised if half of these "Houthi rebels" arrived last month on a flight from Tehran. Everything is being uparmed. T45 are getting CAMM and eventually ABM. T31...
- 24 Apr 2024, 09:07
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15570
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
I hope so. Or it might be an election gimmick that gets thrown in the rubbish by the new government. Labour are making positive noises, but who knows.
- 23 Apr 2024, 16:15
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 790286
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
If I were Typhoon Senior I'd be claiming paternity on the basis of that central intake alone! (Plus the tail and bubble canopy are not that dissimilar)
Related question - is there any reason the Batch 1s aren't being gathered up and offered to Ukraine for a pound?
Related question - is there any reason the Batch 1s aren't being gathered up and offered to Ukraine for a pound?
- 23 Apr 2024, 12:00
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
- Replies: 894
- Views: 329066
- 23 Apr 2024, 09:26
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15570
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
Over the next few years there are likely to be a large number of Aberdeen ex-oil industry people looking for alternative employment. Not sure how the RFA pay scales line up to their expectations however
- 22 Apr 2024, 13:10
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9763179
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
https://www.navylookout.com/snapshot-the-royal-navy-escort-fleet-in-april-2024/ Depressing situation and a reminder that we have a lot to do to get the 16 FFs/DDs (ignoring HMS Westminster) crewed and in better shape before we get excited about expansion. Somerset is a big disappointment for me - I...
- 22 Apr 2024, 06:57
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15570
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
My guesstimate - T83 will be a late 2030s story, which would align with the RAN's plans. Hobart class will only be 20ish years old in 2040. - MRSS can be integrated at Rosyth with blocks built wherever. Maybe not in the frigate factory but using part of their workforce. - FADS will leverage some pil...
- 21 Apr 2024, 18:00
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6182
- Views: 1880524
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
For me as said Army can have 3 Divisions with 9 Brigades 1st Division with 3 Light Mech brigades 3rd Division with 2 x Combined armed brigades 6th Division with 16AA , Rangers , 11th SFA , SF brigade The key will be the 3 Light Mech Brigades and what vehicles they have for me one of them should be ...
- 21 Apr 2024, 15:14
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6182
- Views: 1880524
Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
For me as said Army can have 3 Divisions with 9 Brigades 1st Division with 3 Light Mech brigades 3rd Division with 2 x Combined armed brigades 6th Division with 16AA , Rangers , 11th SFA , SF brigade The key will be the 3 Light Mech Brigades and what vehicles they have for me one of them should be ...
- 21 Apr 2024, 10:34
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15570
Re: Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS)
According to the Shipbuilding Strategy, the MRSS decision point is about now, though agreed, SDSR2025 will make the announcement near irrelevant https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6231b9e2e90e070ed32f18ce/_CP_605____National_Shipbuilding_Strategy_Refresh.pdf IMHO it would be hard to make...
- 21 Apr 2024, 07:55
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ground Based Air Defence
- Replies: 743
- Views: 208455
Re: Ground Based Air Defence
Well we have a £4bn deal to help Poland build its air defence system, surely "backward integrating " that to the UK would be an efficient place to start. If based initially on CAMM-ER then there would be a series of 80-100km "bubbles" around the country. Then add in CAM-MR to dou...
- 19 Apr 2024, 14:00
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9763179
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
I'd have thought an upgunned T31 would be very useful for dealing with Houthi drones at the moment. Free up T45 for the Carrier Group. If it's only 3 out of 5 so be it. The other two can do flag flying and maybe end up being sold to Ukraine at mates rates. Domestic license build of a T26 - never gon...
- 17 Apr 2024, 10:55
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 790286
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
That is a very good point.
- 17 Apr 2024, 10:11
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 790286
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
It'll be an interesting one. Airbus DE have no export success with Eurofighter. But then again Rafale has a long waiting list and Dassault don't really do local assembly. Personally I think it will come down to money, EF is still more expensive, there will need to be a major discount from list pric...
- 17 Apr 2024, 09:30
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 790286
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
It'll be an interesting one. Airbus DE have no export success with Eurofighter. But then again Rafale has a long waiting list and Dassault don't really do local assembly. Personally I think it will come down to money, EF is still more expensive, there will need to be a major discount from list price...