Army helicopter fleet update MRH Taipan helicopter fleet retires 15mths early. https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2023-09-29/army-helicopter-fleet-update The Australian Defence Force’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopters will not return to flying operations before their planned withdrawal date...
Jump to postjohns624 wrote:Somebody saw Final Countdown 43 years ago and doesn't want to let his love of the Nimitz go.
Why don't we gift it to the Australians? Would australia be able to operate it though? I don't mean training wise, but does the Aussie navy have the financial resources to run a carrier. Do they have a spare 5000 sailers and airmen to operate it? The Australian navy, including reserves, has 19.000 ...
Jump to postI strongly believe the USS Nimitz should not be retired in 2025-2027. It should receive an extra refueling to provide a short term increase in deck space for a potential Taiwan conflict. With the missile threat increasing the Marines have turned to air assault using the V-22. The problem is the V-2...
Jump to postThe Government of Poland has requested to buy ninety-six (96) AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters;
They are not mucking about are they.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major- ... elicopters
I can find that there were 350 Mercedes on board, but not more info (aside from the fact only 25 out of 3000 cars were EV). I wonder if they're new or used cars. EV should be transported with an almost empty battery, and gas/diesel cars with an almost empty tank, I wonder if that was the case. &quo...
Jump to postPerhaps if the Aussies actually had a shred of the "spirit of cricket" they love to boast about, they'd have withdrawn the appeal? Nearly as despicable as a mankad. My school was mostly Football, not Cricket. Even I know that you don't move out of the crease except if you are running. Not...
Jump to posthttps://thewest.com.au/sport/cricket/ashes-test-victoria-bitter-pokes-fun-at-english-cricket-team-following-aussie-victory--c-11190523 Attached to the cheeky gift is a note inviting the Poms to drink their special beers warm or cold, win, lose or draw after the third Test. “You can get it not protec...
Jump to postThis will be interesting to watch, although I don't like his chances of winning
https://www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affair ... n-eu-court
AirKevin wrote:For some reason, I initially read that as evacuation.
Why? If anyone is going to cause problems for Ireland they will have to fly over or around the UK, or come across the Atlantic. Next question is who would be causing the problems which would require Ireland to operate armed aircraft? More the question is why the Russians fly long range bomber aircr...
Jump to postWonder what brought this on? Irish ministers under pressure to clarify 'secret deal' for RAF to defend Ireland's airspace in an emergency https://news.sky.com/story/amp/irish-ministers-under-pressure-to-clarify-secret-deal-for-raf-to-defend-irelands-airspace-in-an-emergency-12879084 Personally I th...
Jump to postIreland is similar to New Zealand. Hardley the same, for one ROI has no military alliance, which means no country is obligated to come to its aid New Zealand on the other hand has a couple of very important defence treaties. Whist ANZUS has been downgraded because of the NZ nuclear stance, the AU/N...
Jump to postHey RJMAZ NZ does NOT have two C-17s, … not sure where that notion came from? Drunk posting on a Saturday night and I saw the word Ireland :rotfl: But Ireland purchasing two P-8 would be a good idea. All maintenance and training outsourced to the RAF. They could even arrange for their P-8's along w...
Jump to postIreland is similar to New Zealand. I don't see why Ireland needs fighters. This is reducing the overall capability of NATO by providing unnecessary overlap. New Zealand has two C-17 and they get combined with the Australian fleet for maintenance. This is the most cost effective way to go. Ireland c...
Jump to postA bit confused here, Ireland is a member of the EU, now that the Brits have done a Brexit, why is this not front and center for Marcon and the proposed EU military force? Surely this was included in the Brexit negotiations or was that only about Northern Ireland and a line down the Irish Sea? We al...
Jump to postIrish national pride and further discussion and contention with the N.Ireland/UK/EU border deal probably exposed some details. Has been a point of contention way before then. It was even a point of discussion when it joined the EEC In the grand scheme, protecting Irish airspace only benefits the UK...
Jump to postWonder what brought this on? Irish ministers under pressure to clarify 'secret deal' for RAF to defend Ireland's airspace in an emergency https://news.sky.com/story/amp/irish-ministers-under-pressure-to-clarify-secret-deal-for-raf-to-defend-irelands-airspace-in-an-emergency-12879084 Personally I thi...
Jump to postEthiopia, Kenya, and Somalia have endured five failed consecutive rainy seasons since October 2020,
Jump to postGu “Long Rains” Season Somalia's Gu (April-May-June) is the main wet season in the country,
Hey A101, Looking for somewhere to stay in the Sydney region? You are welcome here. Take care, Bunumuring Hi Bunumuring Thanks for the offer only planning to stay at number2 son place a couple of days when going through Sydney Syd a place I try to avoid as much as possible been there done that only...
Jump to posthh65man wrote:A, the pub crawl of the Millenia, now that’s a lap on the map to remember. Just don’t forget to head the warning signs and Slip-Slop-Slap.
Aaron747 wrote:
My favorite route is up the middle. The best steak and one of the most interesting roadhouses will be Daly Waters. Yes, I have it on the must do list along with the hot springs. just have plans to go to the most north- south - east- west parts of oz Not sure what order to do it if I should go down ...
Jump to postWhere do we discuss the AUKUS pact now? The topic I searched for was locked, so I guess that's forbidden. Yes i noticed that too, If I recall correctly, it was originally in the military aviation thread but moved over to non aviation as the predominant talking point was nuclear submarines. it certa...
Jump to postWhere do we discuss the AUKUS pact now? The topic I searched for was locked, so I guess that's forbidden. Yes i noticed that too, If I recall correctly, it was originally in the military aviation thread but moved over to non aviation as the predominant talking point was nuclear submarines. it certa...
Jump to postAs the title suggest starting to plan the trip hopefully the new van turns up soon so I can get it sorted. Well anyway I am hoping for a July start (fingers crossed) going via weipa first then cut across to Normanton across to Darwin want to get as much of the north done before the wet season Just l...
Jump to postI saw an article saying Airbus is interested in teaming up with Embraer for the KC390 program citing their reasoning as having a gap in offerings between the A400 and C295. Thoughts? https://mentourpilot.com/airbus-to-propose-embraer-partnership/ What happened to Boeing teaming up with Embraer to m...
Jump to posthttps://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/defence-strategic-review Think AusGov should ask for there money back, the government was robbed Haven't seen anything knew in it from the previous government Intergrated Investment Plan only difference is the ALP are cutting capability instead of i...
Jump to postAbbott has been supportive of indigenous recognition in the preamble not a voice to government. He has had a long and consistent view. Very different effect from changing the preamble to the actual constitution. That didn’t get up either; https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Depart...
Jump to postIt’s interesting that the Libera party strongly supported the Voice to parliament under previous leaderships, but the current leadership feels its best political option is division. It’s little wonder that their support is so low when they are willing to put theme selves before society. From memory...
Jump to postSupport for ‘The Voice’ drops to 46% of Australians – down 7% points since December 2022 https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/support-for-the-voice-drops-to-46-of-australians-down-7-points-since-december-2022-as-liberals-vow-to-oppose Interesting the closer we get anything could happen with up or down...
Jump to postAlready are, as stated in the official announcement with the three leaders of the nations involved, RAN submariners are already attending the Reactor School in the USN. He was talking about the production side of things not the eventual operational side of things No, go back and look, it was explic...
Jump to postA little sanity from a ex ALP leader “bomber Beazley https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nuclear-powered-submarines-are-vital-to-australias-defence/ Austrailian will be in the US to work on the boats? Remindes me of the Wedgetail days when Austrialian Engineers came to the US to help design the syste...
Jump to postBut away from party politics the people that I talk to about it are all saying no. Opinion polls show a constant 60% support for Yes so your circle of friends are not representative of the Australian people. Just like Dutton you need to expand the group of people you talk to because you are not get...
Jump to postA little sanity from a ex ALP leader “bomber Beazley https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nuclear-powered-submarines-are-vital-to-australias-defence/ Austrailian will be in the US to work on the boats? Remindes me of the Wedgetail days when Austrialian Engineers came to the US to help design the syste...
Jump to postNo nothing will change all the voice will do is divide even further The only thing the Voice is dividing is the Liberal party. Multiple resignations, cabinet members standing down, MPs and state leaders speaking out against Peter Dutton. His approval and the Liberal party's polling numbers have plu...
Jump to postA little sanity from a ex ALP leader “bomber Beazley
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nucle ... s-defence/
It’s probably worth reading the rest of the article rather than just citing Craven. I have read it and others along with yes and no arguments yes has not come u with a compelling argument to vote yes Albo has already stated that if it does not get up he will do it anyway. Either he already knows th...
Jump to postIt’s probably worth reading the rest of the article rather than just citing Craven. I have read it and others along with yes and no arguments yes has not come u with a compelling argument to vote yes Albo has already stated that if it does not get up he will do it anyway. Either he already knows th...
Jump to postThat is interesting reporting of how the constitutional experts support a yes vote. They might support it fundamentally but as I pointed out there are concerns about the wording and how it will affect parliament in the future Don’t get me wrong I’m all for helping and I just don’t see how this will...
Jump to postIt is very disappointing that some people are more focusssed on negative tabloid style reporting thsat the advice of experts in the area. The proposal is well researched, well consulted and very valid. Those who don't understand the proposal seem to to not want to do so. Dutton has chosen base poli...
Jump to postIt is very disappointing that some people are more focusssed on negative tabloid style reporting thsat the advice of experts in the area. The proposal is well researched, well consulted and very valid. Those who don't understand the proposal seem to to not want to do so. Dutton has chosen base poli...
Jump to posthttps://hotcopper.com.au/threads/top-aboriginla-spills-the-beans-on-the-voice.7335247/ My God And Albo thinks its a modest change National Indigenous Australians Agency wants a Treaty could include a proper say in decision-making, the establishment of a truth commission, reparations, a financial set...
Jump to postJonas, did you read the link from the ECFR posted by GalaxyFlyer? It basically contradicts every one of your points. I did read it, but obviously didn't share their opinion! But as I said, I made some bold prediction, and I'm happy to accept all your laughter when/if proven wrong in the future. Sor...
Jump to postWW1 started in 1914 the US entered in 1917 WW2 started in 1939 (1938 or 1940 depending on your POV), US entered in December 1941. Well, that was because of a Act by Congress under the Neutrality Act in 1935, that did stop Roosevelt from doing workarounds to provide Europe with weapons ‘Cash and Car...
Jump to posthttps://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/12/a-us-navy-aircraft-carrier-was-sunk-in-2005-by-this-submarine-from-sweden/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a19784775/gotland-class-sub-ronald-reagan-war-games/ The USN had been warned before in 1999: https://naviesworldwide.com/navy-news/how-...
Jump to postLet me rephrase it: The US don’t want a too strong (= independent) EU. There's nothing for the US to worry about then. Because for as long as France sees the EU primarily as a vehicle to promote its own interests, the EU will remain as disunited and weak as it is. It is telling that a country like ...
Jump to postThis was definitely the opinion of the USN; they did not think a fleet of Canadian operated Trafalgar's would do well against the newer Soviet types, like the Alfa class submarines. The Trafalgar was the preferred option because the alternative was the French Rubis-class submarine, which was a dram...
Jump to postThe US thinks Canada is not being serious about their national defence. Canada has consistently underfunded the military to almost shambolic levels, despite both the US and NATO pushing Canada to meet their obligations. Everything from pay, equipment, ammunition, infrastructure, maintenance, you na...
Jump to postThe US technically has a veto right on the ability for Canada to acquire nuclear submarines. And the US has in the past been heavily against Canada acquiring nuclear submarines, and this opposition was especially fierce during the 1980's when Canada was considering either British or French designed...
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