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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2024, 21:02
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

I understand it comes from a early 2000's source...

I understand it comes from a early 2000's source touting F-22 for Australia v the proposed JSF (despite the 1998 congressional export ban) which probably accounts for the F-111. This was when the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2024, 16:16
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68880171 ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68880171

I refer members to my earlier statements: post 1320 (https://www.pprune.org/11574656-post1320.html)and F35 II thread post 776 ...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2024, 18:30
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Doesn't reduced costs imply reduced capability...

Doesn't reduced costs imply reduced capability for a new acquisition? And how does the circa 10% fall in the value of GBP v USD factor in? Something that had escaped me until earlier this year was...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 19:34
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Am I just not understanding or are there...

Am I just not understanding or are there unannounced defence cuts planned as highlighted by ORAC? I see a 6.3% cut in Defence planned RDEL between 2023-24 and 2024-25, and a 1.6% cut in CDEL....
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 15:55
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

And IMO nor should it be, except in the most...

And IMO nor should it be, except in the most general terms. I did read somewhere it won't be fitted with a refuelling probe.

One does wonder what, beyond two airframes and their corresponding...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2024, 18:08
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

I would use something more 'earthy'. Though I...

I would use something more 'earthy'. Though I think he may be right about the money, and Lt Gen Magowan may have got his currencies mixed up, as I am pretty sure the announced deal was for USD 1.96...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2024, 20:04
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Or maybe the UK should have specified a boom like...

Or maybe the UK should have specified a boom like every other A330 MRTT operator. :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2024, 15:21
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

House of Commons Library - Defence Expenditure ...

House of Commons Library - Defence Expenditure
Briefing CBP-8175 20 April 2023 (https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-8175/CBP-8175.pdf)

Note. AFPS were included but War...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2024, 10:18
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Looking at the quarterly stats (if my maths is...

Looking at the quarterly stats (if my maths is right) I estimate the following ratio of recruited vs applications:Naval Service 8.4%, Army 8.1%, and RAF 5.8% the corresponding figures for Officers...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2024, 12:36
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

I'll be interested to see if Labour plans to...

I'll be interested to see if Labour plans to address the hollowing out and funding shortfalls across all three services, but I suspect the defence parsnips will not be buttered in the next parliament.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 16:06
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

The requirement for the system is undeniable,...

The requirement for the system is undeniable, trawling the market place for existing or planned systems to do the job is sensible. I fear, however, like a number of projects for which I have recently...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2023, 09:17
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Speech as delivered by CDS is here...

Speech as delivered by CDS is here https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/chief-of-the-defence-staff-admiral-sir-tony-radakin-rusi-lecture-2023

I perceive it as saying Russia is a genuine threat...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2023, 10:15
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Isn't the basis of the AH-64E contract...

Isn't the basis of the AH-64E contract commonality with the US fleet, wouldn't a Brimstone fit would deviate from that by requiring software changes? If it was common across the fleet presumably the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2023, 21:50
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

In May 2021 DE&S stated 'A £1.4 billion programme...

In May 2021 DE&S stated 'A £1.4 billion programme to start modernising the UK’s Chinook fleet over the next decade has been agreed with the US Government.The deal negotiated by DE&S will see British...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2023, 11:03
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Been there, seen that as well, however I have...

Been there, seen that as well, however I have worked with some very talented CSs. I do have some sympathy with the idea that those who are seen as prospects for the top need to get wide and varied...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2023, 19:27
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Your experience is obviously different from mine,...

Your experience is obviously different from mine, seen plenty move(d) on after a couple of years or less before the ordure hits the rotary cooling device.

However, in this case he has been acting...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2023, 19:16
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

<RANT>Am I right assuming it's British arseiness...

<RANT>Am I right assuming it's British arseiness and jealousy? I can't see POTUS using Marine One to fly the 62 miles to Camp David causing uproar but the PM flying 100+ to Norwich so he could be...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2023, 13:57
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

SRO is Commodore Joylon Woodard, Head of Combat...

SRO is Commodore Joylon Woodard, Head of Combat Aviation Programmes British Army Headquarters. He is an ex-Jungly (Splot 846, CO 845, commander of Ocean's Air Group during OP Ellamy) and former...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2023, 18:25
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

A couple of IMO sensible remarks by Wallace in...

A couple of IMO sensible remarks by Wallace in the HoC today.






*Mr Barry Sheerman , (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2023, 14:36
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

A quick scan suggests nothing on force levels or...

A quick scan suggests nothing on force levels or equipment numbers.:confused: Vague ambition to reach 2.5% of GDP budget as circumstances allow. Continued commitment to diversity.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2023, 16:17
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

The £1000 is permanent not a one-off so 'The...

The £1000 is permanent not a one-off so 'The lowest-paid armed forces will see a pay rise of over £2,000' to quote the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

What wasn't obvious when I posted the above...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2023, 10:29
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

The PM mentioned a freeze in recruitment of MOD...

The PM mentioned a freeze in recruitment of MOD civil servants as a starter. Although the headline 5% looks like the armed forces are bottom of the heap, with the consolidated £1,000 it's 7% at £50K...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2023, 19:33
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

The Guardian is reporting that CGS could resign...

The Guardian is reporting that CGS could resign over expected cuts and the interviews for a replacement have already taken place.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2023, 15:59
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Is it just me, or does Future Air Dominance...

Is it just me, or does Future Air Dominance System sound like 'If we big it up, if we're lucky potential adversaries will be scared of it and won't realise that we're doing it on the cheap and it'll...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2023, 18:49
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

I can neither confirm nor deny... There have...

I can neither confirm nor deny...

There have been some C-UAS trials / procurements but not sure if they were for the particular UCR.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2023, 13:47
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

The UK issued a contract notice in 2017: 'The...

The UK issued a contract notice in 2017: 'The Authority has an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) to provide a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability (Technology Readiness Level 8 minimum)...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2023, 17:55
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

History teaches us that any military...

History teaches us that any military technological edge is transitory, there are many countries either (potentially) hostile or neutral with military/economic links to the former churning out STEM...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 17:51
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

1) Asturias, I was particularly referring to...

1) Asturias, I was particularly referring to MQ-9s (Unit cost $30m+ - $56.5m when buying four with ground station and satellite link v Typhoon unit cost $125m + and of course the relative running...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2023, 14:07
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Asturias, I don't think he was saying we could...

Asturias, I don't think he was saying we could pick our conflicts; what I thought when I heard the (now) CAS say this was he was laying down a marker saying HMG needs to ensure that the UK armed...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2023, 19:45
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Singing from the same hymnsheet as ACM Knighton:

Singing from the same hymnsheet as ACM Knighton:
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2023, 13:35
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

Also reconfirmation the announced 74 F35s will...

Also reconfirmation the announced 74 F35s will all be Bs. Decision on how many more (if any) and what type to be made in the middle of decade. ACM Knighton stated 138 still 'feasible'.

Only...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2023, 11:51
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

I have feint hopes that our elected...

I have feint hopes that our elected representatives will do some pushing on the effects of HM Treasury's Strategic Defence and Security Review Refresh in the sessions scheduled over the next month.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2023, 16:10
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

(Ninthace, I assume Cooper not Copper?) Next...

(Ninthace, I assume Cooper not Copper?)

Next House of Commons Defence Committee Session on Aviation Procurement is on Tuesday (25 April 2023) @ 10.30 J

Subject: Aviation Procurement : Are air...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2023, 19:34
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

In a fit of extreme cynicism I am wondering does:...

In a fit of extreme cynicism I am wondering does:

NATO Test = to ensure the avoidance of increasing defence funding the incoming Labour government will say bye-bye to any out of area commitments,...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2023, 13:21
Replies: 1,426
Views: 471,339
Posted By SLXOwft

What I forgot to mention was that the late Lord...

What I forgot to mention was that the late Lord Pym MC PC DL's statement was set against a 5.02% of GDP Defence budget (not including pensions). AFPS expenditure, I believe, accounts for c.3% of the...
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