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[ribblewader] 15/5/2020 07:39

Then we have the view from Trumpton town hall........

Trump has questions about the F-35′s supply chain. Here are some answers.

WASHINGTON — During a Thursday morning cable news appearance, U.S. President Donald Trump blasted the F-35’s global supply chain and hinted he might intercede to bring more work on the Lockheed Martin-made jet back to the United States.

[ribblewader] 15/5/2020 07:35

Defense firm advocates for ‘hybrid procurement system’ to save billions in the UK

Adopting a new hybrid procurement system could save Britain’s Ministry of Defence billions of pounds and get cutting edge technology in the hands of troops faster, a top American satellite communications company argued to the parliamentary Defence Committee.

[ribblewader] 14/5/2020 15:05

BAE Systems powers vessels with emission-reducing technology to create clean transportation in waterways around the country

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BAE Systems is helping marine operators get to a zero emission future with electric power and propulsion technology.
Beneath the decks of vessels across the country a quiet revolution is underway. Inside their underbelly is a high-tech set of components that work in unison – quietly humming together to push vessels through the water without a splash.

[ribblewader] 13/5/2020 14:21

Navigating the Future of Undersea Autonomy – Riptide Year-One

One year after acquisition, Riptide UUVs making waves in the industry.

One year ago, the FAST Labs™ research and development arm of BAE Systems announced the acquisition of Riptide Autonomous Solutions. As stated at the time, the goal of the acquisition was to pair Riptide’s disruptive unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) with our industry-leading mission system capabilities such as autonomy, navigation, communications, sensor processing, electronic warfare, and more. A year in and we are already seeing the successful integration of the Riptide technology making waves across the industry.

[ribblewader] 13/5/2020 07:44

Some F-35 suppliers are having trouble delivering parts on schedule, and Turkey’s departure could make that worse

[ribblewader] 12/5/2020 10:47

F-35 issues that were ‘believed to endanger pilots’ have been fixed

The F-35 cleared all Category 1A deficiencies in November last year say the U.S. Government Accountability Office and there are now eight remaining Category 1B deficiencies.

[ribblewader] 11/5/2020 16:55

Lh, that was 7 years of my 35! Never seen the inside of a line hut long enough for a round of uckers (or spoons).
Poikka,thanks. Think the article agrees it would be a bad mistake though. Annoying ads on that site!

[lithological heterogeneities] 11/5/2020 14:37

Air Radar eh. That's even below the Flight Systems and Air Comms guys. ;0)

[ribblewader] 11/5/2020 13:32

Which to those who care are "Just another f'ing L-tech-AD" the "AD" being air defence.

[ribblewader] 11/5/2020 13:29

Lh, nope. but I did work with JAFAD's for 7 years.

[lithological heterogeneities] 11/5/2020 13:18

No doubt an "uckers" or "hunt the c*nt" champion. Lol.

[lithological heterogeneities] 11/5/2020 13:16

So Ribble,You were a "fairy" LRU box changing tea-bar mechanic then :0)

[poikka] 11/5/2020 12:11

Ribble, , South China Morning Post. Article missing from today's news.

So far, Xi's attempts at bringing Taiwan into the fold have failed. What's he going to do - keep the status quo, or go for broke along with HK?

I guess that they no longer shout at each other through loudspeakers.

[ribblewader] 11/5/2020 11:14

Tempest fighter jet programme can learn from industry challenges
The Tempest fighter jet could offer the British and Italian military dazzling new capabilities.
Unmanned flight, swarming technology for drone control and directed-energy weapons could all be included in the aircraft, which is intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon from 2035.
In development at a consortium of BAE Systems, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce, MBDA and the Ministry of Defence, the Tempest is at concept stage. With £2bn pledged for the programme, the government would be wise to learn lessons from high-profile production issues elsewhere.

[ribblewader] 11/5/2020 07:06

Poikka, so called "Chinese Nationalists" have been banging the drum about invading Taiwan for more years than Ican remember! Taking advantage of a global pandemic would seem tempting but, being sorted and overlooked by next year is unlikely and China would become even more isolated.
Also, I cannot see China growing its export market if they did so. As for the aircraft carriers, China has 2 with a 3rd in build. America has extended operational tour times for those carriers already at sea and showing few virus cases.
Do you have a link to an article about the "growing chorus" in China?

[poikka] 10/5/2020 17:43

BA., not a share to be underweight in.

"Calls from (Chinese) online nationalists for an invasion of Taiwan have been growing in recent weeks.

Beijing is trying to calm rising nationalist sentiment after a growing chorus of voices called for China to take advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic by invading Taiwan."

No doubt most of the calls for an invasion that Beijing are "trying to calm" come from the leadership itself.

I'll bet that Xi has been mulling over an invasion. Probably thinks it's worth a shot and all would be sorted and the world would move on by next year.

They reckon on US aircraft carriers being undermanned due to the virus.

Plenty of steel in China, and now oil, to last them through to quieter times.

[ribblewader] 10/5/2020 08:10

NCSC provides security expertise on NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app

Experts from the National Cyber Security Centre have been supporting the development of the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app, which will be launched on the Isle of Wight this week.

[ribblewader] 09/5/2020 14:00

APV Safety Products buckles up $500k export contract with BAE Systems

Victoria’s APV, one of Australia’s most successful Defence exporters, has been awarded a three year US$500,000 contract to supply passenger restraints for military vehicles.
APV military seatbelts will be used in several next generation amphibious and land military platforms built by BAE Systems in the USA, including the Amphibious Combat Vehicle program for the US Marines and Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle program for the US Army that replaces the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.

[ribblewader] 09/5/2020 13:52

BAE Systems sites around the country are taking part in the effort to produce PPE for the NHS.

“Engineers at our Electronic Systems site in Rochester have joined our continued efforts to ramp up donations of vital Personal Protective Equipment to the NHS and other healthcare providers to support the fight against Covid-19. We’ve already delivered more than 45,000 face shields with the support of employees across the UK and our supply chain, including 4,000 units to NHS and Social Care settings across Kent and Medway, and we now expect to donate more than 150,000 in total over the coming weeks.

[cwossingthewubicon] 09/5/2020 10:45

Huge news...

For the U.S, if this means that Saudi Arabia loses out to U.S. shale producers by keeping oil prices up but losing out on export opportunities to U.S. firms then that is just the price that the House of Saud must pay for the continued protection of the U.S. - politically, economically, and militarily.

[ribblewader] 08/5/2020 07:36

Britain to restart competition for fleet solid support ships, but who’s allowed to bid?

LONDON — Britain is set to restart a competition later this year to build up to three large logistics ships to support deployment of the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier fleet, having suspended the procurement effort last year.

[geckotheglorious] 07/5/2020 21:57

Just remember, when the next war comes, it will be with China.
As I have called it.

You fannies can all apologise then.

[charlie_324] 07/5/2020 15:40

Reminds me of a guy who posted a lot about 10 years or so ago, Pork Belly. He would wind himself up with self indignation.

GeckotheGlorious
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Typical Walt