Raytheon has just tested a 5″/127mm Excalibur Round from a Mk 45 test mount.

Dave

Finally wave good-bye to Deep and persistent strike RAF!

Maybe not?
Lord Moonie asked the following question, what discussions they have had with the Government of the United States or Northrop Grumman Corporation about the X-47B unmanned combat air programme.

The reply was, “The Ministry of Defence has held an initial scoping discussion with the United States Government on the X-47B unmanned combat air programme. Northrop Grumman Corporation has not been involved.”

Going back to the carriers, should we have had the 12 Type 45’s at the end of the day.

Dave

Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) programme

Four new 37,000-tonne naval tanker ships are to be purchased for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary as part of the £452m Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) programme, it has been announced.

The ships, which are to be built by South Korean firm Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, will be manned by the RFA and provide fuel to Royal Navy warships and task groups.

http://www.defencemanagement.com/news_story.asp?id=18949

Dave

http://www.mbda-systems.com/e-catalogue/#/solutions/maritime/40/video

With the spare room that is left, any idea’s what could be added to incress the fire power of a Type 23?

Dave

It was flying over Pakistan and Iran.

Will rephase it then. Was it worth flying in that area

Dave

Recent data showed that Brazil’s economic growth is at a standstill. And it look’s like the trouble in the Eurozone will have a big impact on investments in the country. So i wont hold my breath on this order coming this side of 2020 at least.

Dave

and the Conservatives don’t care about industry especially Hammond who just a few months ago practically put the UK’s last train factory out of business.

What you have said in regaurds to Bombardier, they themself’s practically put they own factory out of business. People within railway circles will tell you this.

Dave