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UK's AJAX AFV undergoes further testing
http://echelon-defense.com/2016/09/08/uks-ajax-afv-undergoes-futher-testing/
http://echelon-defense.com/2016/09/08/uks-ajax-afv-undergoes-futher-testing/
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Well it looks like the Brits have shut themselves out of yet another market
They never learn with these sanctions do they. They're only shooting themselves in the foot. At worst it will inconvenience Russia a little now that they either have to figure out how to repair these systems themselves, or replace them with analogues of their own or from Asia.
However for them themselves it means getting cut-off from the Russian market, which until then was happy to buy their hardware even though they should have known better. Worst case for the Brits, they'll end up creating a competitor for the underwater submersible market that will then compete with them in other markets; same as what the Europeans learned when Russia imposed food counter-sanctions on them
http://mil.today/2019/Science30/
They never learn with these sanctions do they. They're only shooting themselves in the foot. At worst it will inconvenience Russia a little now that they either have to figure out how to repair these systems themselves, or replace them with analogues of their own or from Asia.
However for them themselves it means getting cut-off from the Russian market, which until then was happy to buy their hardware even though they should have known better. Worst case for the Brits, they'll end up creating a competitor for the underwater submersible market that will then compete with them in other markets; same as what the Europeans learned when Russia imposed food counter-sanctions on them
http://mil.today/2019/Science30/
Experts in Marine Robotics Commented on UK’s Ban on Submersibles Exports to Russia
The British government adopted an amendment to the export control act for dual-use products. The document coming into force on August 14, 2019 imposes a ban on export of submersible vehicles and related software and technology to Russia. This is due to Russia’s attempts to develop detection capabilities of underwater cable systems, connection to and destruction of them. Being interviewed by Mil.Press Today, some Russian industry experts gave their opinion on the event.
As for Aleksey Shmatkov, CTO at Marine Geo Service that commercially produces light remotely operated vehicles (ROV), the Britain’s ban is not critical, and the Southeast Asian suppliers will nick in the niche.
"Looking at the schedule, they banned every single thing. I guess lead ballast is the only stuff we can buy now. But I don’t think the Brits dominate the market. Other suppliers will easily hold the fort. Well, Americans make the same things, or Norwegians. Wait, there are sanctions, too. Not a big deal, there’s Southeast Asia like Singapore, Korea or China. Indeed, China’s got very good positions. Then, there’s a British company SMD [Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd – editor’s remark], that makes underwater robots. It is owned by a Chinese company CRRC. Really, the Chinamen will make anything, if needed", said the expert.
Vladislav Zanin, an official representative of Oceanos, a company designing marine robots and underwater hardware, told Mil.Press Today that the export ban would mostly affect the already bought British equipment.
As for the expert, Russia currently operates fairly large number of British ROVs like Falcon and Tiger by Saab Seaeye or Comanche by Sub-Atlantic. Operators of these systems will face some problems during repair, as it will be impossible to order spare parts from the manufacturer any more.
There are two ways out of this problem: either to produce components in Russia through reverse engineering or to find other suppliers. In the first case, the operators bear huge running costs, but acquire expertise in the area of such components though.
Choice of other suppliers is not critical either, says Vladislav Zanin. The Southeast Asian manufacturers step forward again.
"All British submersibles delivered to Russia had sonars made by the UK company Tritech. Azimuth, side-scan, sector-scan sonars, depth recorders, altimeters", said the expert. "As soon as the sanctions caused problems with exports to Russia, the similar sources from South Korea were instantly involved. Their products have comparable features, both technical and financial".
Vladislav Zanin added that the Russian manufacturers were not the least at the sector.
"The market of components for marine robotics is quietly growing, and the Russian one is not an exception. There is an offer in all sensitive technologies. In Oceanos, we’re working on the wireless optical communication systems, which are globally unique. Except us, such technology is available only to British company Sonardyne. In Russia, there are manufacturers of high-quality sonars. Our country can also offer excellent solutions in the area of strapdown inertial navigation systems".
Aleksey Toropkov, director for development at GyroLab told Mil.Press Today about the underwater navigation of unmanned submersibles. The company designs the strapdown inertial navigation systems, including those for underwater drones. As for Toropkov, the UK is little known among the experts in submersible navigation systems.
"The high precision inertial technologies based on closed-loop optical fiber and ring-laser gyros are only available to the US, France, China and Russia. This kind of systems is exactly what is used for standalone navigation of undersea drones. I’ve never heard of any achievements of the Great Britain in such projects", said the expert.
Experts emphasize that in case of demand for corresponding technologies, Russian market can successfully develop.
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Britain’s BAE Systems Wins $94 Mln Pentagon Contract for Drone, Aircraft Support Systems
https://sputniknews.com/military/202011111081128180-britains-bae-systems-wins-94-mln-pentagon-contract-for-drone-aircraft-support-systems/
https://sputniknews.com/military/202011111081128180-britains-bae-systems-wins-94-mln-pentagon-contract-for-drone-aircraft-support-systems/
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SPEAR3 small cruise missiles for the British Armed Forces
On January 6, 2021, the British Ministry of Defense announced a £ 550 million contract with the British branch of the European missile association MBDA to complete the development and serial delivery of new small-sized SPEAR3 cruise missiles to arm the fifth generation Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighters of the British Armed Forces. ... The number of missiles ordered has not been disclosed. Image of MBDA SPEAR3 small cruise missiles launched from the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (c) MBDA fighter
It is reported that within 18 months from the date of signing the contract, full-scale testing of SPEAR3 missiles from the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter should begin, and in 2023, serial deliveries of missiles to equip British F-35B fighters should begin.
Small-sized promising high-precision ammunition SPEAR (British designation - SPEAR3), intended primarily for placement in the internal armament bays of the Lockheed Martin F-35 tactical fighter (including the F-35B variant) was developed by the British branch of MBDA (MBDA UK) under a contract with the British Department of Defense for the latest in 2010 SPEAR (Selected Precision Effects At Range) Capability 3 requirements (hence the British "3").
SPEAR is in fact a further development of the well-known family of British guided munitions MBDA Brimstone and is a miniature cruise missile 1.8 meters long and 180 mm in diameter, outwardly very similar to the Raytheon GBU-53 SDB II small-size guided bombs, but featuring a small Hamilton Sundstrand turbojet engine TJ-150 (also used on the American Lockheed Martin JSOW-ER missile). This provides SPEAR with a range of up to more than 140 km when dropped from high altitudes. The weight of the entire ammunition is about 100 kg. The guidance system includes a multichannel homing head, apparently based on such a Brimstone 3 missile and including active millimeter-wave radar, infrared and semi-active laser channels, in combination with an inertial satellite system and two-way data transmission equipment. The missile is designed to destroy stationary and moving trains, and is also planned for use as an anti-ship missile in the armament of British deck-based F-35B aircraft.
Each of the two weapon bays of the F-35B will carry up to four SPEAR ammunition. In addition, SPEAR missiles on external sling will be capable of carrying other types of combat aircraft - for example, the Eurofighter Typhoon can carry up to 16 missiles.
In 2014, flight tests of SPEAR missile demonstrators from the Eurofighter Typhoon began, following which in May 2016 the UK Department of Defense awarded MBDA UK a £ 411 million contract for the full-scale development of the system. In 2019, an additional contract was signed for the integration of the missile into the armament complex of the F-35B aircraft.
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/4231231.html
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US buying up UK defence companies
https://sputniknews.com/military/202108161083627937-several-uk-defence-firms-soon-to-be-acquired-by-us-companies-amid-national-security-concerns/
https://sputniknews.com/military/202108161083627937-several-uk-defence-firms-soon-to-be-acquired-by-us-companies-amid-national-security-concerns/
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I am sure they will be gentle....
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Inside the world’s largest arms fair in the heart of London.
Western corporations complicit in the deaths of civilians connected to Saudis.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-09-17-nothing-to-hide-here-inside-the-worlds-largest-arms-fair-in-the-heart-of-london/
Western corporations complicit in the deaths of civilians connected to Saudis.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-09-17-nothing-to-hide-here-inside-the-worlds-largest-arms-fair-in-the-heart-of-london/
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UK wins Indonesian export contract for new frigates
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-wins-indonesian-export-contract-for-new-frigates/
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-wins-indonesian-export-contract-for-new-frigates/
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Indonesia ordered two frigates of the British Arrowhead 140 project
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BAE Systems unveils Adaptable Strike Frigate project
BAE Systems Corporation at the Euronaval 2022 international naval exhibition held from October 18 to October 21, 2022 in Le Bourget (Paris, France) presented a new project of the Adaptable Strike Frigate multi-purpose frigate, primarily offered by the Royal Navy as a candidate for the promising British type 32 frigate.
BAE Systems Corporation at the Euronaval 2022 international naval exhibition held from October 18 to October 21, 2022 in Le Bourget (Paris, France) presented a new project of the Adaptable Strike Frigate multi-purpose frigate, primarily offered by the Royal Navy as a candidate for the promising British type 32 frigate.
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NLAW against BMP
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https://news.sky.com/story/sabotage-investigation-after-cables-damaged-on-royal-navy-warship-hms-glasgow-at-scottish-shipyard-12880235
more than likely disgruntled Scots who are being denied there independence from the vile and corrupt UK as the ships are built in Scotland, hopefully this is the first of many such fightbacks against the UK
more than likely disgruntled Scots who are being denied there independence from the vile and corrupt UK as the ships are built in Scotland, hopefully this is the first of many such fightbacks against the UK
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