Royal Navy minor news thread http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/5178/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:39:22 GMT Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:32 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/5178/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/85529/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-85529 http://www.ap-group.co.uk/APGroup/News.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (reiverman) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/85529 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:30 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/83901/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-83901 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7448214.stm

Portsmouth gains in naval carrier deals

Putting together what is in effect the largest jig-saw puzzle ever made in Europe is not an easy task.

The two most expensive Royal Navy ships yet - HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales - will be partly built in Portsmouth, before... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (perfectgeneral) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/83901 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:37:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/83680/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-83680 feeds@yuku.com (Anthony58) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/83680 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:30:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/83592/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-83592 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (kev 99a) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/83592 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:33:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/83522/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-83522 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Anthony58) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/83522 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:41:27 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/83464/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-83464 feeds@yuku.com (kev 99a) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/83464 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:35:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/83419/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-83419
(Source: Bundesamt fur Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung; issued June 16, 2008)

On 29 May 2008, the fiber optic IDAS guided missile (IDAS = Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines) was launched for the first time from a submerged submarine. The missile was successfully launched by U33, a class U212A submarine for a test flight over the Western Baltic Sea.

After a boresight of the inertial... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Anthony58) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/83419 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:07:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/82795/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-82795 12-Jun-2008

BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has completed a study of safety issues to determine feasible options for implementation during the planned 2008 refit of RFA ARGUS.

The Aviation Training Ship, RFA ARGUS has a secondary role as the primary casualty receiving facility.

The MOD's Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (RFAS) Integrated Project Team, now Afloat Support Directorate, commissioned the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (kev 99a) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/82795 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:55:23 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/82784/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-82784 http://www.defensetech.org/archives/004240.html?wh=wh From Lockheed Martin: With test pilot Graham Tomlinson at the controls, the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35B Lightning II streaked into blue Texas skies Wednesday, marking the first flight of an aircraft that will provide a combination of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Alexius55) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/82784 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:08:11 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/82471/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-82471
A new Royal Navy air defence missile has been successfully tested in the Mediterranean.

The Principals Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) launched a missile at over 3,045mph off the French coast on June 4th and hit a target simulating an aircraft travelling at 450mph and at an altitude of 10km.

The new system has been developed to allow the Type 45 Destroyer to defend a fleet... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (kev 99a) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/82471 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:07:35 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/81064/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-81064
DATE:29/05/08
SOURCE:Flight Daily News

ILA 2008: Typhoon Tranche 3 decisions loom - Britain and Italy may reduce numbers... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Anthony58) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/81064 Fri, 30 May 2008 01:34:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/80089/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-80089
It gives a bit of insight into how the MOD is thinking long term. Particularly how the F35, Typhoon fit together.

There was talk at one point of the UK buying a mix of F35bs and a's in order to provide carrier and long range strike profiles. With cash being tight, and being stuck with tranche 3, maybe the MOD wants to turn tranche 3 into the long range strike element?

The compromise meaning the UK doesn't buy as... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (hulahoop7) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/80089 Wed, 21 May 2008 17:23:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/80088/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-80088
It gives a bit of insight into how the MOD is thinking long term. Particularly how the F35, Typhoon fit together.

There was talk at one point of the UK buying a mix of F35bs and a's in order to provide carrier and long range strike profiles. With cash being tight, and being stuck with tranche 3, maybe the MOD wants to turn tranche 3 into the long range strike element?

The compromise meaning the UK doesn't buy as... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (hulahoop7) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/80088 Wed, 21 May 2008 17:15:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79745/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79745 feeds@yuku.com (Anthony58) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79745 Sun, 18 May 2008 02:14:27 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79741/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79741 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (perfectgeneral) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79741 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:50:24 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79723/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79723
[first posted to http://jdw.janes.com - 09 May 2008]
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Anthony58) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79723 Sat, 17 May 2008 20:02:45 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79500/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79500 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Rob) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79500 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:51:42 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79496/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79496 feeds@yuku.com (Sunk at Narvik) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79496 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:31:22 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79398/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79398 I feel like a permanent deployed task force in the Indian ocean would be a really valuable asset for the UK to have. I... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (F35B) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79398 Wed, 14 May 2008 15:06:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/79395/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html#reply-79395

HMS Westminster has been deployed towards Burma (Myanmar) at the request of the Department for International Development. The Royal Navy Frigate, with a crew of 198 men and women has been deployed to waters offshore Burma as a contingency measure. She has not yet been formally tasked, but will be in a position to assist aid efforts if required. Her onboard facilities which could be of use include communications equipment, a medical officer and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (F35B) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/sreply/79395 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:55:41 GMT <![CDATA[ Royal Navy minor news thread ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/5178/t/Royal-Navy-minor-news-thread.html
The Royal Navy is taking command of NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1.

Link.
http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.11260/changeNav/6568

HMS Bulwark assumes Fleet Flagship duties.

Link.
http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.11257/changeNav/6568

HMS Manchester sails from Sicily to rejoin USS Harry Truman.

... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Rob) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/5178 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:39:22 GMT