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Interview: Philip Dunne, UK Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Minister 12 Jul 2014 Andrew Chuter
Interview: Philip Dunne | Defense News | defensenews.com
"...Q. Britain launched the first of two new aircraft carriers July 4. As things stand, SDSR will decide whether the second warship goes into operation or is mothballed. What’s the department’s current view?
A. It’s really a Royal Navy decision. With the capability procured, it’s a matter of crewing and sustainment.
I know the First Sea Lord [the head of the Royal Navy, Adm. Sir George Zambellas] has expressed his preference for two carriers, as has [Defence Secretary Philip Hammond], but it will be up to the Royal Navy to find the budget to be able to crew two vessels for rotating deployment. It’s an operating expense rather than a capital expense. The issue is not to have two carriers on station at one time but to enable a continuous presence...."
A. It’s really a Royal Navy decision. With the capability procured, it’s a matter of crewing and sustainment.
I know the First Sea Lord [the head of the Royal Navy, Adm. Sir George Zambellas] has expressed his preference for two carriers, as has [Defence Secretary Philip Hammond], but it will be up to the Royal Navy to find the budget to be able to crew two vessels for rotating deployment. It’s an operating expense rather than a capital expense. The issue is not to have two carriers on station at one time but to enable a continuous presence...."
Originally Posted by Philip Dunne
...it will be up to the Royal Navy to find the budget to be able to crew two vessels for rotating deployment. It’s an operating expense rather than a capital expense. The issue is not to have two carriers on station at one time but to enable a continuous presence...."
Interview: Philip Dunne, UK Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Minister 12 Jul 2014 Andrew Chuter
Quote:
"...Q. Britain launched the first of two new aircraft carriers July 4. As things stand, SDSR will decide whether the second warship goes into operation or is mothballed. What’s the department’s current view?
A. It’s really a Royal Navy decision. With the capability procured, it’s a matter of crewing and sustainment.
I know the First Sea Lord [the head of the Royal Navy, Adm. Sir George Zambellas] has expressed his preference for two carriers, as has [Defence Secretary Philip Hammond], but it will be up to the Royal Navy to find the budget to be able to crew two vessels for rotating deployment. It’s an operating expense rather than a capital expense. The issue is not to have two carriers on station at one time but to enable a continuous presence...."
Interview: Philip Dunne | Defense News | defensenews.com
Quote:
"...Q. Britain launched the first of two new aircraft carriers July 4. As things stand, SDSR will decide whether the second warship goes into operation or is mothballed. What’s the department’s current view?
A. It’s really a Royal Navy decision. With the capability procured, it’s a matter of crewing and sustainment.
I know the First Sea Lord [the head of the Royal Navy, Adm. Sir George Zambellas] has expressed his preference for two carriers, as has [Defence Secretary Philip Hammond], but it will be up to the Royal Navy to find the budget to be able to crew two vessels for rotating deployment. It’s an operating expense rather than a capital expense. The issue is not to have two carriers on station at one time but to enable a continuous presence...."
Interview: Philip Dunne | Defense News | defensenews.com
Pretty much, but note he is Min DEST, and thus "operating" doesn't come his purview (or budget), thus doesn't give a ****. He is repeating a line taken by CDM for the last year or so.
I'd be more concerned if MinAF or SoS Defence was saying this.
In sum, it's a game of bluff: if SoS wants all the RN's capability, he has to pay for it, Levene devolution or not.....
I'd be more concerned if MinAF or SoS Defence was saying this.
In sum, it's a game of bluff: if SoS wants all the RN's capability, he has to pay for it, Levene devolution or not.....
. It looks like its predecessors, but after injection of a massive dose of steroids.Thread Starter
Originally Posted by alfred_the_great
In sum, it's a game of bluff: if SoS wants all the RN's capability, he has to pay for it, Levene devolution or not.....
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It does look like it was designed by Lego utilising existing bricks.
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Paint job does not help, seems to highlight the "add on" nature of the ski jump more than necessary. And it's blunt.
How much air resistance is that to push around after they designed the bow to minimise drag?
Daft.
How much air resistance is that to push around after they designed the bow to minimise drag?
Daft.
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British Carrier Remains Controversial 18 Jul 2014 Chris Pocock, AIN Defense Perspective
British Carrier Remains Controversial | Aviation International News
"...the ACA is striving to make the carriers as flexible as possible. They can be reconfigured from the strike role, with 12 F-35Bs embarked, to a ship that can carry 44 helicopters and deploy 1,000 soldiers in amphibious or littoral maneuver operations....
...but also an angled deck from which UAVs or UCAVs might be launched in the future....
...the MoD is studying a mixed fleet of F-35As and F-35Bs, a senior RAF officer told AIN, on condition of anonymity [crabs meddling again]...."
...but also an angled deck from which UAVs or UCAVs might be launched in the future....
...the MoD is studying a mixed fleet of F-35As and F-35Bs, a senior RAF officer told AIN, on condition of anonymity [crabs meddling again]...."
Must say most of QE looks impressive, but the bow is far from elegant is it? Not really important, but a shame. No matter how much they justify the savings in cost as a result, no self respecting Naval Architect can really feel proud of that bow.
Looking at the video of the overhead helicopter footage around the basin - how does it get out? It looks much too big for the double lock gates of the basin! Is there a basic set of single lock gates it will use instead, but only at a certain tide?
Looking at the video of the overhead helicopter footage around the basin - how does it get out? It looks much too big for the double lock gates of the basin! Is there a basic set of single lock gates it will use instead, but only at a certain tide?