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[ribblewader] 07/5/2020 08:47

Thanks Charlie. I had just read that and was about to post the link!

[charlie_324] 07/5/2020 08:40

Take a look at this. Yet to fire in combat more of an economic weapon........



The Russian S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system has generated much media interest since its deployment within Russian borders and abroad. It boasts of an impressive capability against a range of aerial targets including aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles and has generated controversial international sales. Reputation notwithstanding, the S-400 has not yet been tested in combat. It has been deployed in Syria whose borders have been penetrated by aerial incursions, yet it has purportedly not fired a shot. What this says about the tactical effectiveness of the weapon system with a reported range of 400 km is debatable, but its use as an effective strategic weapon system is often overlooked.

[ribblewader] 07/5/2020 08:28

Could have been worse, they could have asked Russia to lend them one!

German government asks Lockheed, MBDA to rebid on missile defense system

[ribblewader] 07/5/2020 08:24

I think your right Charlie. His debating style gives it away!

[charlie_324] 07/5/2020 08:21

Gecko sounds an awfull lot like Fangorn. Also a Walt, I remember when he said he had been in the Air Training Force!

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[burnchat] 06/5/2020 21:53

Its what Boeing does, it innovates. Well did.

[carpingtris] 06/5/2020 20:18

Keep it civil eh ladies... honestly some people.

[northernhills] 06/5/2020 18:23

RW, I notice Gecko has moved away from saying Russia is deploying S400 to Turkey. Only a few months ago Turkey and Russia were shooting at each other!

[ribblewader] 06/5/2020 18:03

No the issue is Turkey BUYING the S400 and trying to integrate it into NATO system. Have you been in the military?
The unknown is, can it see F35's

[geckotheglorious] 06/5/2020 17:30

No the part about them buying the S400 is that it impinges on Stealth aircraft and gives Russia the chance to spot flight "patterns" given Turkey was to be using the F35

Turkey being a Nato member was a a side issue..it was the missile systems ability to follow and work out the stealth crafts patterns & vulnerabilities from hours of flight time that was the serious problem.

Surprised don't know this.

[ribblewader] 06/5/2020 15:59

Both Turkey and Egypt "bought" the systems from Russia. Turkey has be a member of NATO since the 1950's, that is part of the argument about them buying the S400.

[geckotheglorious] 06/5/2020 13:29

You asked "WHO" in the first instance

So I gave you an answer.

It's all opinion isn't it?

So you worked in radar. Super.

You'll be well aware of the strategic reasons for Russia putting its ballistic missile system in Turkey(for it is more than just a missile system) and this radar in Egypt(Again there will be more to it than just basic radar)

[ribblewader] 06/5/2020 12:18

Gecko, In days past I worked on a radar that could see 100s of miles into our potential agressors area of influence. Its going on all the time, does not meaan war is coming.
Regarding your first article, it was someones opinion, which may or may not come to pass.

[geckotheglorious] 06/5/2020 10:56

Strange you completely ignored the first article on China!!!

As to the Russian advanced radar system...why is it controversial.
Go look at its specs for starters. Add in how much of Israel it covers and surely you can see why it is controversial.

It's in similar vein to the Russian missile system sold to Turkey.

[ribblewader] 06/5/2020 07:33

Boeing rolls out first of three Loyal Wingman prototypes for RAAF

Boeing Australia announced on 5 May that it has rolled out the first of three production-representative unmanned aircraft being built under the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) AUD40 million (USD25.7 million) DEF6014 Phase 1 project, also known as the Loyal Wingman-Advanced Development Programme.

[ribblewader] 06/5/2020 07:31

BAE Systems Australia supports Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Australian industry team

BAE Systems has been selected to supply the unmanned flight vehicle management solution and simulation capability for the Loyal Wingman - Advanced Development Program led by Boeing Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The company is also delivering flight control computers and navigation equipment.

[ribblewader] 05/5/2020 13:22

I love this!

Latvian drone fuelled for days goes missing, restricting airspace

[ribblewader] 05/5/2020 12:55

Reading that article Gecko it says that the Russians have sold Egypt some advanced radar systems, is that unusual? Most countries try to sell defence equipment to other countries even us!

[geckotheglorious] 05/5/2020 10:10

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With anyone in particular Gecko?

Yup

1)China
"China Warns Of Possible Armed Conflict With US Over Coronavirus Backlash"


And who knows who else.

"Advanced Russian Radar System Discovered Near Israeli Border: Report"


No doubt both will be America's fault though....

[ribblewader] 04/5/2020 13:41

Covid-19 - extending our PPE effort to care homes with the ‘Door Claw’

This piece of PPE allows users to open doors without touching the door handle, helping to reduce the spread of infection.

[ribblewader] 04/5/2020 13:32

America wont stand for a "British" company taking billions of $ a year from the US Defence Department.
The name was changed in 1998 (Poss 97) because the company knew that to grow it needed to expand particularly in America.
I was still in the RAF at the time, but working at Warton.

[oriana2] 04/5/2020 11:18

"other countries who are offended by the word "British"

Which countries did you have in mind?

[lithological heterogeneities] 04/5/2020 09:46

I used to work for BRITISH AEROSPACE when we even had the British flag on the logo of our coveralls along with British Aerospace written on it.However,and mainly due to Saudi influence, this was removed in the early 2000's and is now a "logo-less" BAE Systems logo.Around 10 years ago, when I was going through UK customs o was asked who I worked for I was asked who I worked for. I told them BAE Systems. They said "who?". They had never heard of them. It was only when I said they used to be called British Aerospace that they immediately knew who I was talking about.For most people BAE means absolutely NOTHING.