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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2024, 13:31
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Video Mixdown

I think it's more accurate to say the submarine...

I think it's more accurate to say the submarine is named after a number of historic Royal Navy ships rather rather than a Greek King, most notably HMS Agamemnon launched in 1781 and part of Nelson's...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 22:09
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

​​​​​​​The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class...

​​​​​​​The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2024, 08:33
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Asturias56

I posted some shots of the undeveloped site in...

I posted some shots of the undeveloped site in #1448 back in October. Its a massive area alright and should allow for an optimised layout .

Its going to be a major employer just building the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2024, 05:49
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

Urenco currently just produced HEU for civilian...

Urenco currently just produced HEU for civilian use.

The UK has a reported stockpile of 22 tons of HEU, each PWR3 reactor contains around 200Kg of HEU which it burns at the rate of 6.06Kg per year...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2024, 01:38
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By rattman

UK does it through...

UK does it through https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urenco_Group

Also note the US doesn't do nuclear enrichment, they are running from a stockpile of enriched uranium they purchased from Ex USSR /...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2024, 12:54
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

AUKUS is expanding its Pillar II component to...

AUKUS is expanding its Pillar II component to Land capabilities, with a focus on Long Range Fires for 2024.

Both Australia and UK intend to adopt the Precision Strike Missile and UK has ambitious...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2024, 09:43
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

I am not sure why this spleen and resentment...

I am not sure why this spleen and resentment still exists.

Australia reconsidered their strategic needs and decided they needed nuclear subs due to the threat and the vast patrol areas to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2024, 12:04
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Buster Hyman

Cool. Then you don't need us to help the next...

Cool. Then you don't need us to help the next time Europe goes Postal on each other! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2024, 14:23
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

Impressive - also note the RN and RAN Ensigns on...

Impressive - also note the RN and RAN Ensigns on display - a gentle reminder of AUKUS importance.

Virginia Block III-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN-789) surfaced in Beaufort Sea,...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2024, 09:31
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/awakeni...

https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/awakening-of-a-maritime-nation-50-years-in-the-making-20240219-p5f5yb

Awakening of a maritime nation 50 years in the making

It is a historic day when...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2024, 06:18
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

The Honorable Bonnie D. Jenkins Under Secretary...

The Honorable Bonnie D. Jenkins Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security U.S. Department of State
ITAR exemption for UK and AU, looking to mid April

AUKUS Implementation and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2024, 11:21
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

https://asiatimes.com/2024/02/new-zealand-one-step...

https://asiatimes.com/2024/02/new-zealand-one-step-closer-to-joining-aukus/

New Zealand one step closer to joining AUKUS

The National-led coalition government is off to a fast start...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 13:02
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/naval/13276-chri...

https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/naval/13276-christmas-gift-us-congress-green-lights-submarine-sale-to-australia...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 21:49
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

UK MOD has signaled to Parliament that Detailed...

UK MOD has signaled to Parliament that Detailed Design and Long Lead Items (D2L2) phase for SSN-AUKUS starts next month.

This phase includes early steel fabrication and will last out to 2028....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2023, 07:54
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Asturias56

Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut, the top...

Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee’s sea power panel, praised the proposals in a statement to Defense News, saying “I look forward to working with all...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2023, 23:54
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By tartare

Personally, no way on earth I'd want to be on any...

Personally, no way on earth I'd want to be on any surface ship in a real shooting war now.
Big, fat, slow moving target.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2023, 10:51
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/seabed-espio...

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/seabed-espionage-variant-of-virginia-class-submarine-in-development

Seabed Espionage Variant Of Virginia Class Submarine In Development

Seabed warfare was...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2023, 17:40
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By petit plateau

​​​​​​​Isn't it a bit late for April Fool entries...

​​​​​​​Isn't it a bit late for April Fool entries ?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2023, 09:52
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Not_a_boffin

It's a mix of different life-enders. Overall, you...

It's a mix of different life-enders. Overall, you have an expected in-service life of the boat (which is usually exceeded). Within that life you tend to have separate drivers for different elements...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2023, 02:08
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Bug

I know next to nothing about nuclear reactors,...

I know next to nothing about nuclear reactors, but I assume with a nuclear powered engine it doesn't matter how hard or easy you use it, the nuclear fuel decays at a certain rate whether you use it...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2023, 11:21
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

It was a video interview. I can't find it...

It was a video interview. I can't find it restated in text. I heard it as just the first one was secondhand? I may have been wrong. every reference I now googled, points to more being secondhand....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2023, 15:45
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

Sir Humphrey: The Pinstripedline analysis of...

Sir Humphrey:

The Pinstripedline analysis of the AUKUS SSN deal, why it provides both long term opportunity for the UK but could also be a 'policy albatross' and why Australia may supplant the UK...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2023, 16:23
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

Would it be better from Fox? But it is...

Would it be better from Fox?

But it is accurate.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/australia-tomahawk-weapon-system
PDF Version
Press Release - Australia 23-02 CN.pdf...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2023, 08:12
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

That fact sheet seems internally contradictory....

That fact sheet seems internally contradictory. Quote:

”As part of this commitment to nuclear stewardship, Australia has committed to managing all radioactive waste generated through its...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2023, 01:23
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Doors Off

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1148x1160/screenshot_2023_03_14_at_7_19_43_pm_9614ad40e124739f278d7d0f9693e7e784e2e480.png
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2023, 09:06
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Asturias56

There are advantages of a joint UK Aus design and...

There are advantages of a joint UK Aus design and order - like Concorde - it's a lot harder to cancel an order when it's tied up with overseas co-constructors. And that might help both the RAN and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2023, 04:32
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By typerated

Totally agree. Report in the Sydney Morning...

Totally agree.
Report in the Sydney Morning Herald recently was war likely within 3 years.
If you had 3 years to prepare I'd be not retiring anything (even the NH-90s!) and building up ammunition...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2023, 23:24
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

"Australia will become a partner in the Royal...

"Australia will become a partner in the Royal Navy’s SSN(R) submarine project. This solution was always the most likely long-term answer, given the synergy between the respective timelines."

Ok,...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2023, 18:16
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By SLXOwft

So extending the Collins class out to 2036 and ...

So extending the Collins class out to 2036 and

According to Reuters:

Albanese says announcement on numbers Monday, "This is about jobs, including jobs in manufacturing, and Adelaide in...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2023, 16:12
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/an-absolut...

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/an-absolute-priority-albanese-promises-aukus-will-mean-jobs-for-australia-20230311-p5crae.html

"A French official told Agence France-Presse on Saturday that...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2023, 07:13
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Buster Hyman

Kylie, Karen, Kevin, Keith and Chlamydia. (I...

Kylie, Karen, Kevin, Keith and Chlamydia. (I know...)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2023, 04:28
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By Bug

US Law prohibits using non US yards for US Navy...

US Law prohibits using non US yards for US Navy ships.
Sometimes called the Jones Act.
There is a possible Presidential exception, but I do not think any president would try except in EXTREME...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2023, 11:14
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

. Summary: The were major problems at Barrow...

. Summary:

The were major problems at Barrow when the Astute contract was signed as over 20 years had passed since they built the last Vanguard - work force had dropped from 13,000 to 3,000 and...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2023, 06:46
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By ORAC

Built separately in large modules which slide...

Built separately in large modules which slide into the hull. same for the sonar.

Command deck module for Artful.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2023, 02:08
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,794
Posted By golder

I think this is significant in the reskilling, to...

I think this is significant in the reskilling, to build locally.
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