'The MoD’s procurement arm has picked VolkerStevin to build a new berth and jetty in Portsmouth for the new Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers being built.'

http://www.constructionenquirer.com/201 ... rier-dock/

So any news on the voyage of the fwd Island to Rosyth, i know its taking the southern route, but we don't seem to follow it with baited breath as we did watching QE being assembled. The name of the barge its on is called 'VT WOOLSTON' and is being tugged by ' STRATHDON ' They are currently (12:30 2...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/HMS_VIGILANT_MOD_45137619.jpg/1280px-HMS_VIGILANT_MOD_45137619.jpg Introduction The Vanguard-class is a British class of nuclear-powered inter-continental ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) in service with the Royal Navy. Each submarine is a...

Some more basic info I obtained from Wikipedia about the Astute class Displacement (surfaced) : 7000 tonnes Displacement (submerged): 7400 tonnes Length: 97m (318ft) Beam: 11.3m (37ft) Draught: 10m (33ft) Propulsion: Rolls-Royce PWR 2 reactor, MTU 600 kilowatt diesel generators Speed: Up to 30 knots...

Or there is an alternatively theory. BAE seem to have a monopoly on most (if not all) MOD contracts, meaning they can charge what they like and the MOD has to pay.

Looks like C-3PO will have a new darker replacement arm.

The Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) April 2015 newsletter: http://www.aircraftcarrieralliance.co.uk/~/media/Files/A/Aircraft-Carrier-Alliance-V2/documents/programme-update/2015-weekly-comms/april-2015.pdf HMS Prince Of Wales (PoW) Forward Island (Block UB07) has been completed at BAE in Glasgow and ...

https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w1200h1200/hms-queen-elizabeth-floats-for-30365.jpg ^ HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), floated out on 17th July 2014. Introduction The Queen Elizabeth class is a class of two aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. The first, HMS Queen Elizabeth, was named on 4...

Thankyou to Happyslapper. Again(!)

It would seem mp.net has finally ended now. Posting and replying to the site has been disabled. A short time ago, Hood left a final post at 3:33PM (UK time) http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?245950-Lights-out-militaryphotos-net&p=7640401#post7640401 It read: Hood Lights out, mi...

It would seem mp.net has finally 'ended'. Its still 'up', but I can't post or reply to threads there any longer. :( The QEC thread there was started by 'Happyslapper' on 26th August 2009. It's final post was made by 'Arfah' today, 1st May 2015 at just after lunchtime, he wrote "Just thought I'd...

Introduction The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter. The Typhoon was designed and is manufactured by a consortium of three companies; Alenia Aermacchi, Airbus Group and BAE Systems, who conduct the majority of affairs dealing with the project through a joint ...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Challenger_2_Main_Battle_Tank_patrolling_outside_Basra,_Iraq_MOD_45148325.jpg ^ Challenger 2 Type : Main battle tank Place of origin : United Kingdom Service history : In service 1998–present Used by : British Army, Oman Army Wars : Iraq War Produc...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Royal_Navy_Submarine_HMS_Astute_Returns_to_HMNB_Clyde_MOD_45153733.jpg/1920px-Royal_Navy_Submarine_HMS_Astute_Returns_to_HMNB_Clyde_MOD_45153733.jpg Introduction The Astute class is the latest class of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) ...

Edit by The Armchair Soldier: Please Read Before Posting: To prevent important news items from being bogged down by general discussion, we have decided to split this topic. This topic will now be used for news only . You are encouraged to post news in this thread - as well as discuss it - but pleas...

Would you think twelve T26's would be a bare minimum number? Two per each T45 ?

The first Episode VII advertisement poster has been spotted in the Tokyo subway system.

It is hoped that the T26 will eventually replace all thirteen surviving T23's on a one for one basis.

Please delete your account if you vote Green.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/RAF_Red_Arrows_-_Rhyl_Air_Show.jpg/1280px-RAF_Red_Arrows_-_Rhyl_Air_Show.jpg The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, has completed overseas training ahead of the 2015 season. The Squadron - which flies Hawk T1 fast-jets - is seen ...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/45153648_river_class.jpg ^ River Class (Batch 1) HMS Tyne (P281), HMS Severn (P282), HMS Mersey (P283) Introduction The River class is a class of offshore patrol vessels built primarily for the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. A total of eight ar...

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/~/media/royal%20navy%20responsive/images/news/ships/type%2026/150220%20shipbuilding%20investment%20announcement/150220-type26-1.jpg?mh=447&mw=980&thn=0 Introduction The Type 26 Frigate is a ship design and construction programme of the Ministry of Defence of the ...

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/Star_Wars_Logo.svg/2000px-Star_Wars_Logo.svg.png 'Star Wars Episode VII - The Force Awakens' is scheduled for an 18th December 2015 release, and so far, two official trailers have been release...

I'm already liking this forum style. Nice and clear, easy on the eye colours and an easier,faster site navigation system which doesn't seem to have any glitches or bugs. However, I've been looking at the edit features, there doesn't seem to be a video button (yet?). There shouldn't be any issues wit...

Hi all. (Again!) Thanks for the site link. So, we're waiting for Happyslapper to start another 'Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers - News and Discussion' thread again!