Sep 30, 2024 · Australia is huge, the size of Europe or the USA. There’re already over the horizon radars up in the North and more radars coming. Not sure on actual ground based missiles at the moment besides NASAMS and SM3&6 on the Hobart’s, and the Hunter class and LOSVs (large optionally manned surface vessels) to come.

Oct 16, 2024 · Pollard’s response is gibberish. If he wants a UK strategic steel industry then the Government needs to give priority to UK produced steel. Given that steel produced overseas is subsidised by foreign Governments (deliberately to retain their own industry and to dominate the world market) it is impossible for a UK steel industry to compete on contracts.

Oct 23, 2024 · That’s my take on it, Europe needs the capability to defend itself and destroy key targets within Russia should Russia push its luck a little too much and start making territorial claims via hybrid warfare against European NATO territory.

Nov 5, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army is still pursuing its goal to double its lethality by 2027 and triple it by 2030, as outlined by the Chief of the General Staff earlier this year, according to a recent parliamentary response.

Nov 6, 2024 · Responding to a parliamentary question from Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, on the operational status of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that “as of 31 October 2024, two Type 45 destroyers were immediately available, or deployed.”

Oct 26, 2024 · She added that the MOD regularly validates these principles through its requirements and investment approvals processes. Sovereign control, Eagle explained, is essential to ensure “assured, positive command and control of UK Armed Forces and support to other government departments.”. The importance of sovereign capabilities in space warfare was also highlighted in Eagle’s responses.

As countries grow increasingly reliant on space systems for economic stability and military security, the urgency for robust space defence capabilities has never been greater argues Martin Rowse of Airbus Defence and Space in the UK.

Oct 14, 2024 · GCAP is a joint effort to develop a stealth fighter jet that will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon and Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2. The programme has already seen significant advancements, with work on stealth features, avionics, and weapon systems progressing.

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Apr 22, 2024 · MK8 Mod 0 was designed from the start for AA. It can do it in the Mod 1 version with ease. I have done shoots with the Mk8 Mod 0 on the end of the 912 Tracker on T21 frigates and 909 on T42s and achieved TTBs against sleeve targets.