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27th Apr 2024, 14:30
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Posted By ORAC

It was only used as a guide to size, as stated…

It was only used as a guide to size, as stated…
26th Apr 2024, 15:01
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Posted By ORAC

It’s old but was just used to show comparable...

It’s old but was just used to show comparable size.

I don’t think people realise how large an aircraft such as a SU-27 is, I remember the first time I walked underneath one without having to bend...
26th Apr 2024, 10:29
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Posted By ORAC

Typhoon was never planned as the Tornado F3...

Typhoon was never planned as the Tornado F3 replacement, it was designed as the AST 403 Jaguar/Harrier replacement, but became the F3 replacement when they were retired and they were already on...
26th Apr 2024, 09:43
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Posted By ORAC

But you are looking at most at a single seat F-15...

But you are looking at most at a single seat F-15 or SU-27 size aircraft, not a missileer.
...
26th Apr 2024, 08:07
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Posted By ORAC

Several points for you to consider. In...

Several points for you to consider.

In peacetime the main task is to intercept, identify and escort intruders, lost airliners etc - a task best served by an interceptor sized aircraft.

In war...
25th Apr 2024, 10:35
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Posted By ORAC

​​​​​​​QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s...

​​​​​​​QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an autonomous jet drone.

The trial – which took place in collaboration...
24th Apr 2024, 23:10
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Posted By ORAC

It's only a "£75 billion increase" over 6 years...

It's only a "£75 billion increase" over 6 years if you assume that spending would otherwise have been frozen in cash terms for 6 years - i.e. only if the government was, until today, planning to...
24th Apr 2024, 22:15
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Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

Well we have answer to that question - Labour are...

Well we have answer to that question - Labour are refusing to commit to increase the defence budget and will, instead, use the funds to nationalise the railways….

...
24th Apr 2024, 08:03
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Posted By ORAC

It’s just politics before the next general...

It’s just politics before the next general election.

There are no planned additional funds in this year’s defence budget, so the promised increases will have to be funded by the incoming Labour...
11th Apr 2024, 11:15
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Posted By ORAC

Very interesting: Spain's air force is looking...

Very interesting: Spain's air force is looking for contractor support for BRIMSTONE missiles, but also for SPEAR 3. As far as we know, that would make Spain the first SPEAR 3 customer outside of the...
27th Mar 2024, 18:27
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Posted By ORAC

“RAF's Autonomous Collaborative Platform strategy...

“RAF's Autonomous Collaborative Platform strategy paper is out. As CAS had anticipated, first range of Tier 1 (attritable) collaborative drones is to be operational by the end of this year. We might...
10th Mar 2024, 15:09
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Posted By ORAC

https://htsf.substack.com/p/breaking-ranks-or-firi...

https://htsf.substack.com/p/breaking-ranks-or-firing-blanks-tory?utm_campaign=post&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Breaking ranks or firing blanks? Tory calls for Defence spending hike unheeded

Why is...
10th Mar 2024, 07:32
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Posted By ORAC

The Times: ...

The Times:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1027x684/image_894124a2947f3ac547cfdebbfbb517a72f37d6fd.jpeg
8th Mar 2024, 07:00
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Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-appears-to...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-appears-to-cut-defence-budget-during-war-in-europe/

Britain appears to cut defence budget during war in Europe
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7th Mar 2024, 13:55
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Posted By ORAC

The government has already incorporated defence...

The government has already incorporated defence cuts, so Labour would have to add more on top…
...
6th Mar 2024, 07:20
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Posted By ORAC

https://www.twz.com/land/british-army-paratroopers...

https://www.twz.com/land/british-army-paratroopers-get-computerized-rifle-sights-to-shoot-down-drones

British Army Paratroopers Get Computerized Rifle Sights To Shoot Down Drones
5th Mar 2024, 20:42
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Posted By ORAC

Big Times scoop here- 216 Sqn, reformed in 2020...

Big Times scoop here- 216 Sqn, reformed in 2020 to trial drones, has completed no trials, made no recommendations, and has just 7 full & part time military personnel.

Sharp contrast to other...
5th Mar 2024, 12:47
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Posted By ORAC

This just the Army, or do the RAF and RN have a...

This just the Army, or do the RAF and RN have a similar scheme? Assuming they can spare the people of course…..



Great chance for serving soldiers to get the British Army to pay for your...
3rd Mar 2024, 07:18
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Posted By ORAC

GB News…… 🙄 ...

GB News…… 🙄

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1st Mar 2024, 10:18
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Posted By ORAC

Not sure how this will feed across to AUKUS SSN,...

Not sure how this will feed across to AUKUS SSN, except perhaps as an XLUUV compartment….



The Royal Navy’s future vision for the underwater battlespace.
...
27th Feb 2024, 22:32
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Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-helico...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-helicopter-programme-moves-into-next-phase/

New British helicopter programme moves into next phase

The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH)...
27th Feb 2024, 16:00
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Posted By ORAC

As pointed out, that makes a tilt rotor the...

As pointed out, that makes a tilt rotor the required solution.



Interesting divergence from #France at @DefenceIQ #IMH24.

"Speed is not our priority [for future rotorcraft] - range is our...
27th Feb 2024, 12:38
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Posted By ORAC

Speaking under the Chatham House Rule at #IMH24,...

Speaking under the Chatham House Rule at #IMH24, an official says that #NMH "will be bought largely off the shelf, with UK bespoke modifications keep to an absolute minimum." Should mean speedy...
25th Feb 2024, 06:59
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Posted By ORAC

Long list of reasons for rejection. ...

Long list of reasons for rejection.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/over-125000-applicants-rejected-from-british-army/

Over 125,000 applicants rejected from British Army
23rd Feb 2024, 12:22
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Posted By ORAC

👀👀👀👀 Sir Humphrey: If you...

👀👀👀👀



Sir Humphrey:

If you understand the language of probability, then this is a genuinely terrifying tweet.
22nd Feb 2024, 12:34
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Posted By ORAC

Chief of Air Staff provides some early news ahead...

Chief of Air Staff provides some early news ahead of Uncrewed Platforms Strategy paper.

UK identifies 3 tiers: Tier 1 being small and sacrificial systems, 2 middle-ground "expendable", 3 as the...
20th Feb 2024, 16:53
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-plans-to-rethin...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-plans-to-rethink-reduction-of-british-army/

No plans to rethink reduction of British Army

Despite earlier remarks by the previous Defence Secretary, the...
4th Feb 2024, 22:00
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Posted By ORAC

No, you’re wrong…. ​​​​​​​ ...

No, you’re wrong….

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https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-8166/CBP-8166.pdf
4th Feb 2024, 10:41
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Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

HoC Defence Committe Report. First Report -...

HoC Defence Committe Report.

First Report - Ready for War? - 4th Feb 2024

Summary: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmselect/cmdfence/26/summary.html

Full Report:...
25th Jan 2024, 06:42
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Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

Sir Humphrey… Schrodinger's Armed Forces -...

Sir Humphrey…

Schrodinger's Armed Forces - They can be both smaller due to technology, but need to be larger to cope with a national crisis.

In a week where 'conscription' dominated UK...
20th Jan 2024, 15:05
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-confirm-new-cr...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-confirm-new-cruise-missile-to-enter-service-in-2028/

MOD confirm new cruise missile to enter service in 2028

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the...
11th Jan 2024, 08:07
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

The Commons Defence Committee announces the...

The Commons Defence Committee announces the intention to hold an evidence session within the next few weeks examining the future of HMS Albion, HMS Bulwark and Royal Marine capabilities.
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8th Jan 2024, 08:33
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Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

There’s an elephant in the room in the Royal...

There’s an elephant in the room in the Royal Navy, and it’s the UK’s Commando Force.

Pulled from pillar to post, lacking clear vision and direction, very senior officers trying to take chunks out...
29th Dec 2023, 08:48
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Posted By ORAC

Sounds more like a mechanical dolphin able to...

Sounds more like a mechanical dolphin able to patrol a harbour and approaches.
28th Dec 2023, 22:34
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Views: 471,366
Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-seeks-advanced...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-seeks-advanced-underwater-force-protection-capabilities/

MoD seeks advanced underwater force protection capabilities

The Ministry of Defence has released the...
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