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by seaspear
26 Jul 2021, 07:25
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: New Zealand Defence Force
Replies: 619
Views: 38529
Australia

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...
by seaspear
15 Jul 2021, 02:03
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526668
Australia

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Define recently if defense reporters were aware of this in 2017
by seaspear
13 Jul 2021, 23:47
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 480010
Australia

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
by seaspear
13 Jul 2021, 02:50
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 480010
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

by seaspear
12 Jul 2021, 23:04
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526668
Australia

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...
by seaspear
11 Jul 2021, 12:39
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 480010
Australia

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
by seaspear
09 Jul 2021, 14:23
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19148
Views: 7058116
Australia

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...
by seaspear
08 Jul 2021, 23:54
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19148
Views: 7058116
Australia

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
by seaspear
08 Jul 2021, 03:58
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1995
Views: 555249
Australia

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...
by seaspear
06 Jul 2021, 12:18
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Switzerland
Replies: 23
Views: 1187
Australia

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...
by seaspear
05 Jul 2021, 05:52
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 715191
Australia

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/
by seaspear
05 Jul 2021, 05:49
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526668
Australia

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/
by seaspear
04 Jul 2021, 06:05
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526668
Australia

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

The British army may be watching this evaluation lol
https://adbr.com.au/defence-shows-off-l ... ontenders/
by seaspear
29 Jun 2021, 23:32
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2432
Views: 526668
Australia

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...
by seaspear
25 Jun 2021, 23:36
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: German Armed Forces
Replies: 593
Views: 42406
Australia

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 ?
by seaspear
24 Jun 2021, 13:45
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
Replies: 1030
Views: 242278
Australia

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...
by seaspear
24 Jun 2021, 02:22
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1995
Views: 555249
Australia

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...
by seaspear
24 Jun 2021, 02:10
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
Replies: 1030
Views: 242278
Australia

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...
by seaspear
23 Jun 2021, 20:14
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
Replies: 1030
Views: 242278
Australia

Re: RN anti-ship missiles

Can though an opposing peer force monitor from satellite stealthy subsonic missiles by their thermal image?
by seaspear
22 Jun 2021, 02:34
Forum: British Army
Topic: RBSL Challenger 3 (Future) Main Battle Tank (British Army)
Replies: 349
Views: 65058
Australia

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
by seaspear
21 Jun 2021, 07:59
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2089
Views: 108892
Australia

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
by seaspear
13 Jun 2021, 22:55
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 480010
Australia

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...
by seaspear
11 Jun 2021, 23:32
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15445
Views: 4410344
Australia

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...
by seaspear
10 Jun 2021, 20:32
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2617
Views: 480010
Australia

Re: Australian Defence Force

this magazine provides some interesting information on what the Australian army is looking to purchase
https://defencetechnologyreview.partica ... lipbook/0/
by seaspear
10 Jun 2021, 02:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1465176
Australia

Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

Is this shell capable of being used successfully against ballistic missiles