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- 26 Jul 2021, 07:25
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: New Zealand Defence Force
- Replies: 619
- Views: 38529
Re: New Zealand Defence Force
Thanks. Do you think they will fit a AShM to the ANZACs given how the competition in the area the RNZN operates, with China is increasing and co-operation with allies becoming even more important? Without combat aircraft, New Zealand remains at risk for any conflict I have not read of how the futur...
- 15 Jul 2021, 02:03
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2432
- Views: 526668
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Define recently if defense reporters were aware of this in 2017
- 13 Jul 2021, 23:47
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480010
Re: Australian Defence Force
This report on the visit by the P.L.A.N spy ship ahead of military exercises a ship with the name of Uranus it may get a nickname whilst visiting
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-14/ ... /100289192
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-14/ ... /100289192
- 13 Jul 2021, 02:50
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480010
Re: Australian Defence Force
An earlier report says it all
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-09/ ... d/13044330
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-09/ ... d/13044330
- 12 Jul 2021, 23:04
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2432
- Views: 526668
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
There would be libel laws but what are the responsibilities of the D.O.D in compliance with laws on safety , certainly a private employer could be facing multiple lawsuits from affected employees for injury ( re troops affected by hearing damage) there have been enough articles to suggest the vibrat...
- 11 Jul 2021, 12:39
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480010
Re: Australian Defence Force
Don't usually post straight from Wiki but elements of the selection and build incurred some questions still unanswered as this post mentions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkei
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkei
- 09 Jul 2021, 14:23
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19148
- Views: 7058116
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
I would not dispute the range of the mark 8 compared to an Oto Malera 76ml but the elevation of the mark 8 4.5 inch is stated at plus 45 degrees compared to the Oto Malera 76 ml at plus 84 and minus 19 and certainly the use of the "Volcano "type ammunition may add something https://www.def...
- 08 Jul 2021, 23:54
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19148
- Views: 7058116
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
As a discussion topic is it worthwhile for the type 45 to have its 4.5 mark 8 replaced by other guns capable of firing other munitions an example would be the Oto Melara with the SR version , saving the use of Camm missiles and likely being cheaper
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_3-62_mk75.php
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_3-62_mk75.php
- 08 Jul 2021, 03:58
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1995
- Views: 555249
Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
There have been some discussions about the countering of hypersonic missiles,I have included these articles the first suggesting there is not any present counter https://partyardmilitary.com/hypersonic-missiles-what-are-they-and-can-they-be-stopped/ A National interest article suggesting the SM-3 2A...
- 06 Jul 2021, 12:18
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Switzerland
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1187
Re: Switzerland chooses the F35A
France may also not like the selection of the Patriot system over the SAMP/T https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/06/30/lockheeds-f-35-topples-competition-in-swiss-fighter-contest/ the article suggests that the f35a was the cheapest over the life span of 25 years https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...
- 05 Jul 2021, 05:52
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
- Replies: 2802
- Views: 715191
Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
This is from an earlier report suggesting similar to previous comments
https://www.army-technology.com/news/uk ... gger-flee/
https://www.army-technology.com/news/uk ... gger-flee/
- 05 Jul 2021, 05:49
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2432
- Views: 526668
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
This article suggests trouble was known as far back as 2017
https://www.army-technology.com/feature ... d-in-2019/
https://www.army-technology.com/feature ... d-in-2019/
- 04 Jul 2021, 06:05
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2432
- Views: 526668
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
The British army may be watching this evaluation lol
https://adbr.com.au/defence-shows-off-l ... ontenders/
https://adbr.com.au/defence-shows-off-l ... ontenders/
- 29 Jun 2021, 23:32
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2432
- Views: 526668
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Although noise seems to have been in the Ajax case the worst, I would suggest that vibration is the most dangerous and has been shown to cause damage to the spine and internal organs certainly the articles below suggest there is sufficient knowledge and legislation covering this already . https://ww...
- 25 Jun 2021, 23:36
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: German Armed Forces
- Replies: 593
- Views: 42406
Re: German Armed Forces
Interesting to consider some of the advantages of pack animals over mechanical means, could troops better live off the land with such ?
- 24 Jun 2021, 13:45
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 242278
Re: RN anti-ship missiles
I don't know if there is an operational procedure for ships to go dark prior to entering conflict by turning off their A.I.S you could expect that the thermal launch plume of missiles could be detected if a satellite was positioned in the right place this article suggests that certainly, China has a...
- 24 Jun 2021, 02:22
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1995
- Views: 555249
Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
This incident was reported as such in Ukraine media as such but stated this happened in Ukrainian waters https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/russian-claims-to-have-fired-on-british-warship-in-black-sea-uk-denies.html There is of course interest by Ukraine to join N.A.T.O sooner rather than lat...
- 24 Jun 2021, 02:10
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 242278
Re: RN anti-ship missiles
Perhaps James Bond is closer than you think https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/07/how-us-satellites-pinpointed-source-of-missile-that-shot-down-airliner/ Twenty-odd years ago I was able to view an intelligence agency satellite picture that showed an acquired capability of another country it ha...
- 23 Jun 2021, 20:14
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 242278
Re: RN anti-ship missiles
Can though an opposing peer force monitor from satellite stealthy subsonic missiles by their thermal image?
- 22 Jun 2021, 02:34
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: RBSL Challenger 3 (Future) Main Battle Tank (British Army)
- Replies: 349
- Views: 65058
Re: RBSL Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Even wiki has not changed for the Challenger 3 listing at the same speed as the Challenger2
- 21 Jun 2021, 07:59
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: USA Armed Forces
- Replies: 2089
- Views: 108892
Re: USA Armed Forces
As previously discussed a question was would the R.N do similar tests on their carriers or stick to computer simulations
- 13 Jun 2021, 22:55
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480010
Re: Australian Defence Force
There have been some discussions with a view of relooking at the contract or doubting the potential of the Attack class submarine, the attached article perhaps states one of the advantages over comparative submarines https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/07/naval-group-achieves-breakthrough-with...
- 11 Jun 2021, 23:32
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15445
- Views: 4410344
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
The Cavour according to this article has received certification for f35b operations https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/italian-navys-cavour-aircraft-carrier-certified-for-f-35b-operation/ https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2021/06/08/italian-british-f-35b-jets-train-together-for-firs...
- 10 Jun 2021, 20:32
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480010
Re: Australian Defence Force
this magazine provides some interesting information on what the Australian army is looking to purchase
https://defencetechnologyreview.partica ... lipbook/0/
https://defencetechnologyreview.partica ... lipbook/0/
- 10 Jun 2021, 02:26
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5461
- Views: 1465176
Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Is this shell capable of being used successfully against ballistic missiles