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[ribblewader] 14/9/2018 13:49

On one of my Falkland Island tours we were given a couple of the early types of these. We were also told that they could go anywhere, lots of the guys had a great time trying to prove otherwise. That was until our CO took his Land Rover off road and got stuck, we despatched the BV to recover it.
After a few hours a very bashfull CO was dropped off back at HQ in his Land Rover without a sign of the BV. Eventually he came into the office and explained that the BV was stuck "up to its doors" in a peat bog. It appeared that the BV dutifully arrived and freed his Rover. The boss was so impressed he had to have a go on the BV, to which he promptly drove straight into a deep Peat ditch, and his efforts to get out resulted in it sinking up to half way up the doors. To get out he had to use the cabin roof exit hatch! Second BV despatched to recover first BV without a problem.

[ribblewader] 14/9/2018 13:33

F35 software issue still, or is it again!

[fangorn2] 14/9/2018 13:13

Apologies all, been a bit slack and news has been scarce.

First live fire of European F-35 test gun


BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Wins £42 Million Contract From UK MoD



DX Korea 2018: BAE Systems eyes BvS10 opportunity in South Korea

[cmackay] 13/9/2018 13:47

Nothing new in this video, but interesting to see this channel.

[ribblewader] 13/9/2018 07:53

Its not all bad regarding HMS QE, just not so attention grabbing...

[ribblewader] 07/9/2018 12:30

Looks like our matlots are getting a good reception over the pond.....

[ribblewader] 05/9/2018 08:40

Cant see BAE selling Typhoon to India, it would be nice though.

[squidsgone] 04/9/2018 14:46

India?? I wouldn't hold your breath

[oriana2] 04/9/2018 14:13

Closly modelled on the bae share price

[ribblewader] 04/9/2018 13:51

That pesky sub £6 is looming its head again!

[vikingwarrier] 03/9/2018 17:24

I expect India will have to decide before too long

[ribblewader] 03/9/2018 16:47

Typhoon to remain in service "for decades" and incorporate Tempest capability as its developed....

[fangorn2] 03/9/2018 13:53

They should try this off the Queen Elizabeth!

Trucks launched off USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to test its jet catapult system

pic.twitter.com/DGfETzdtaa

[ribblewader] 01/9/2018 10:13

No great suprise....

[fangorn2] 31/8/2018 18:39

Interestring video

F35 compared to Chinese stealth fighter, J-20,codename Weilong, (that looks very similar!)

[ribblewader] 30/8/2018 07:58

And then the next day!

[fangorn2] 29/8/2018 18:45

First F-35 to land on HMS Queen Elizabeth soon - will probably be sometime in third week of September!!

In other news

BAE Systems to modernise USS Gettysburg
29th August 2018 -

[ribblewader] 29/8/2018 14:22

The Galileo row continues!
Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study

[minerve] 25/8/2018 14:43

The government have 'just' written a cheque for £10Bn for HTB FFS. They can find the money when they want to.

[minerve] 25/8/2018 14:39

Nice article.

As the article references, the aircraft carriers buy you more than just the aircraft carriers. Only a moron would ignore the intangible benefits that may come from perception and cooperation which, I am sure, will easily cover the £bns spent.

[wad collector] 24/8/2018 19:00

Nope , not a good way of parking. Unlucky that close to a public road . Wouldn't think there are public roads that close to Russian Air force bases.

[fangorn2] 24/8/2018 15:42

Ooooops

That's not a good look

"Investigation underway into F-35 mishap; plane grounded"

[shalder] 24/8/2018 12:17

At some point, probably about 2055, the Beeb will tire of telling us the carriers doubled in cost. No they didn't, the original figures were pure politics and were never remotely realistic.

[ribblewader] 24/8/2018 11:07

If you want to know how/why they were built and how they are expected to be used

[ribblewader] 24/8/2018 08:19

I see the RN will land the first F35 on carrier QE2. Also, this is worth a look