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- 15 Nov 2016, 08:46
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4476789
- 15 Nov 2016, 08:42
- Forum: Deployments
- Topic: Bahrain - UK Naval Support Facility (HMS Jufair)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1845
Re: UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) - Bahrain
Prince of Wales opens new welfare building to support Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/images/news/general-news-stories/20161111-prince-of-wales-in-bahrain/image002.jpg?mh=447&mw=980&thn=0&hash=424F82EC2390BC0CA9777676019D5DE6E372E2...
- 14 Nov 2016, 13:49
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 440791
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Babcock wins system integration role for Type 23 PGMU The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Babcock Marine and Technology a GBP3.6 million (USD4.51 million) contract to provide integration services for the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Type 23 frigate Power Generation and Machinery Control and Surv...
- 13 Nov 2016, 18:36
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: N.A.T.O. News & Discussion
- Replies: 120
- Views: 13459
Re: N.A.T.O. News & Discussion
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 pictured sailing in formation in the North Sea: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cw_ytwqWEAE7rIg.jpg From foreground to background, left to right: FGS Rhoen ESPS Juan de Borbón HMS Duncan FGS Ludwigshafen NRP Alvares Cabral Source: https://twitter.com/NATO_MARCOM/status/797...
- 13 Nov 2016, 18:32
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1996
- Views: 572832
Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
HMS Duncan in formation with other SNMG1 vessels in the North Sea:
Source: https://twitter.com/NATO_MARCOM/status/ ... 7008916480
Source: https://twitter.com/NATO_MARCOM/status/ ... 7008916480
- 13 Nov 2016, 09:56
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: N.A.T.O. News & Discussion
- Replies: 120
- Views: 13459
Re: N.A.T.O. News & Discussion
The Sun is claiming that 'multiple' Russian submarines are being hunted off Scotland by HMS Sutherland, a Trafalgar-class submarine and 3 NATO aircraft for the last 48 hours: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2174749/m ... -scotland/
- 13 Nov 2016, 09:56
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 440791
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
The Sun is claiming that 'multiple' Russian submarines are being hunted off Scotland by HMS Sutherland, a Trafalgar-class submarine and 3 NATO aircraft for the last 48 hours: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2174749/multiple-russian-nuclear-powered-submarines-are-being-hunted-by-the-royal-navy-off-the-...
- 13 Nov 2016, 08:15
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9760477
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Send an Astute. The Ruskies would all be feeding the fishes before they figured what hit them. Yes, it's looking like for several years the only anti-shipping capability the RN will have will be on the submarines. Which is no bad thing based on UK experience, as the Royal Navy has sank more vessels...
- 12 Nov 2016, 13:12
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 440791
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Surely the RN needs all the ASW assets it can get at present, it seems like a logical choice to mostly use the T23s without towed arrays to act as test beds for a new system, rather than depleting further the small pool of 8 vessels which are much more important. If Sea Ceptor continues to be added ...
- 12 Nov 2016, 12:52
- Forum: Deployments
- Topic: Gibraltar
- Replies: 364
- Views: 104272
Re: Gibraltar
Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning describes Gibraltar as a "massively significant base", confirms HMS Queen Elizabeth will visit Gibraltar, possibly by November 2017 but "certainly by Easter of 2018". http://chronicle.gi/2016/11/armed-forces-minister-flags-rocks-massive-role-in-...
- 12 Nov 2016, 12:39
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4476789
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
According to Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning, in an interview with the Gibraltar Chronicle, HMS Queen Elizabeth will visit Gibraltar "by Easter of 2018", possibly as early as November 2017.
http://chronicle.gi/2016/11/armed-force ... led-times/
http://chronicle.gi/2016/11/armed-force ... led-times/
- 12 Nov 2016, 12:36
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 440791
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
The ramps are still be there, but if it is indeed true that Harpoon is going out of service in 2018 without replacement, support & training will start to dry up and they'll be a rarer sight on ships, perhaps reserved for the select few which will be operating in the highest threat environments. ...
- 12 Nov 2016, 12:11
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 440791
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Donald, doesn't look like your theory is correct. HMS Argyll is also in refit at Devonport, receiving Sea Ceptor, and will be the first T23 to go in 2023 if current plans remain unchanged. That makes 2 of the 5 "GP" T23, and 1 of the 8 full T23 to receive Sea Ceptor so far. From the Navy N...
- 12 Nov 2016, 08:48
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 440791
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
HMS Monmouth nearing completion of refit, addition of Sea Ceptor and apparently removal of Harpoon: https://www.facebook.com/NavyNewsUK/posts/10153914106065404 Meet the 81 men and women of Montrose – preparing to bring the frigate out of two years of hibernation. The 24-year-old Type 23 has been awa...
- 11 Nov 2016, 23:13
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
- Replies: 19404
- Views: 9760477
Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
We had a little discussion too in the Complex Weapons thread on the Harpoon. An absolute mess fitting it to T45 for just two or three years service. No replacement on the Horizon either. May as well put pea shooters on the T26. When you say nothing on the horizon, do you mean, we don't have anythin...
- 11 Nov 2016, 16:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UK Complex Weapons Thread
- Replies: 182
- Views: 22000
Re: UK Complex Weapons Thread
From Jane's Europe Editor: https://twitter.com/NickJDWEurope/status/797071313294819328 Sheds some light on the discussions we've had here in the last few months regarding at least two (that I can remember) escorts being deployed to the Med with only a half-load of Harpoons. Wonder how much it's cost...
- 11 Nov 2016, 12:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UK Complex Weapons Thread
- Replies: 182
- Views: 22000
Re: UK Complex Weapons Thread
UK to retire GWS60 Harpoon at end of 2018 The United Kingdom will withdraw the GWS60/Harpoon Block 1C anti-ship missile from Royal Navy (RN) service at the end of 2018 without replacement, IHS Jane's has learned. The retirement of Harpoon will leave RN warships without a heavyweight surface-to-surf...
- 11 Nov 2016, 10:25
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Wave Class Tanker (RFA)
- Replies: 208
- Views: 126535
Re: Wave Class Tanker (RFA)
Royal Marines sniper brings six-hour drugs chase to end as Wave Knight delivers £40m blow to traffickers http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/images/news/rfa/wave-knight/161111-wave-knight-drugs-bust/ws.jpg?mh=447&mw=980&thn=0&hash=588A10B8008F95BA6CC7FAC47242DBBA87...
- 11 Nov 2016, 10:21
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1996
- Views: 572832
- 10 Nov 2016, 18:10
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Wave Class Tanker (RFA)
- Replies: 208
- Views: 126535
Re: Wave Class Tanker (RFA)
Reports of Royal Navy drug bust in the Caribbean:
- 10 Nov 2016, 16:13
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 318747
Re: Merlin helicopters
Merlins’ Albanian adventure proved invaluable for future Royal Marines operations http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/images/news/fleet-air-arm/845/161110-merlins-albania/ch160034252.jpg?mh=447&mw=980&thn=0&hash=7B35C4508D91EFC1281D7F875539CB8FCF7B50D4 Getting thei...
- 10 Nov 2016, 16:09
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Rover Class Tanker (RFA)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10511
Re: Rover Class Tanker (RFA)
A Final Farewell to Simon’s town http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/images/news/rfa/gold-rover/161110-gold-rover-simons-town/gold-rover-005.jpg?mh=447&mw=980&thn=0&hash=3B47B0D49E275ECB39487D87AF2A4B4A866F22CC RFA Gold Rover first visited Simon’s Town, South Afric...
- 10 Nov 2016, 16:05
- Forum: Deployments
- Topic: Bahrain - UK Naval Support Facility (HMS Jufair)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1845
Re: UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) - Bahrain
Today's opening of the Royal Navy's new Bahrain base seriously enhances Britain's ability to defend the Gulf Today on his trip to Bahrain, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has opened a new Naval Support Facility (NSF) in Manama. It is a fitting way to mark the 200th anniversary of Anglo-Bahra...
- 10 Nov 2016, 15:55
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
- Replies: 1271
- Views: 471006
Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)
UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft The UK and Norway stepped up their defence relationship today, as Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and exercises. Sir Michael, who visited Norway’s top military headquarte...
- 10 Nov 2016, 13:57
- Forum: Deployments
- Topic: Bahrain - UK Naval Support Facility (HMS Jufair)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1845