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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:

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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
...
7th Mar 2024, 13:55
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Views: 461,006
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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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: 461,006
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...
27th Dec 2023, 06:21
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Posted By ORAC

The question being what will they cut to pay for...

The question being what will they cut to pay for a MSAM capability capable of covering the whole of the U.K.? Unless,of course, they just mean London and the south east…
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15th Dec 2023, 09:00
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Posted By ORAC

Since you ask, see page 12, para 44. ...

Since you ask, see page 12, para 44.

https://assets.gov.ie/271499/2fa0481e-db11-4f8b-adf4-804c02d7559e.pdf

Subsurface awareness comes 7th on the list, military radar 1st - obviously more...
15th Dec 2023, 07:21
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Posted By ORAC

Sir Humphrey (pinstripedline): “The 2023 CDS...

Sir Humphrey (pinstripedline):

“The 2023 CDS RUSI speech is a fascinating insight into the challenges facing the MOD.

Pinstripedline analysis on the budget crisis facing MOD and asks if it is...
13th Dec 2023, 10:54
Replies: 1,393
Views: 461,006
Posted By ORAC

https://www.forces.net/services/army/general-says-...

https://www.forces.net/services/army/general-says-hard-edged-decisions-be-made-if-army-be-most-lethal-europe

General says hard-edged decisions to be made if Army is to be most lethal in Europe
...
12th Dec 2023, 14:53
Replies: 1,393
Views: 461,006
Posted By ORAC

The West has a blind spot and needs to realize...

The West has a blind spot and needs to realize Russia's transformation. It's no longer just a nation with unlimited numbers of bodies for cannon fodder; it's now adept with advanced drones, from...
4th Dec 2023, 17:21
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Views: 461,006
Posted By ORAC

Means test down to where? ...

Means test down to where?

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4th Dec 2023, 06:40
Replies: 1,393
Views: 461,006
Posted By ORAC

Politico, London Playbook: DEFENSE CUTS ...

Politico, London Playbook:

DEFENSE CUTS

Defense chiefs face making further cuts to Britain’s armed forces to fill a £16.9 billion black hole in their finances, a National Audit Office report...
27th Nov 2023, 22:50
Replies: 1,393
Views: 461,006
Posted By ORAC

The French air force now has as many A400Ms as...

The French air force now has as many A400Ms as the RAF.... Except they also have 28 more on order. Plus 16 C-130s and 27 CN-235s.

Not so long ago the RAF's air transport fleet was the envy of our...
22nd Nov 2023, 22:31
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Posted By ORAC

I will make a guess and say it will be base at...

I will make a guess and say it will be base at Mount Olympus (is it still 280 SU?) to get above most of the atmosphere and weather.
...
21st Nov 2023, 09:02
Replies: 1,393
Views: 461,006
Posted By ORAC

A new video by Strategic Command opens on this...

A new video by Strategic Command opens on this unknown drone on small catapult. AFAIK, not previously seen in UK service and one wonders if it has anything to do with "3D printed, delta wing,...
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