Recent content by childs56

I think any larger surface ship the Navy gets should have a VLS for BMD missiles. A Layered system is the best defence against todays and future threats. With the River Class getting the SPY 7 Radar and having the A-OTHR system in place on land plus the SPY on the east coast. . I think having...

Interesting article, but I am surprised they were not doing these things prior to this time line. Prior to major failure. Again the Military is so far behind on industry procedures it is almost silly. Especially considering the amount of money the Military spends. The time line sin the article...

When I hear they are surprised piping and hulls are paper thin, surprised that corrosion, rust and or wear was found unexpectedly. I doubt much NDT is being done except alongside. Only in easily accessible areas. During the maintenance period and or the reports are being ignored completely...

Ever heard of smart pigs? Ever heard of robotic or semi auto NDT? Didn't think so. Or maybe it would have been used to check the rusty ship parts while operating. Thanks for the insult. Well appreciated. Just because you or your experience has not done something doesnt mean it can't or isn't...

Sort of a break contract, we had already committed to the purchase of the platform and the associated electronic gear and such along with the R&D required for the helo itself. When we reneged on the contract we had to pay for it. The F35 deal may not be all its cracked up to be if LM cant...

I think Europe needs to stand up their European Defence Force. The US can not be relied upon for stable support. They need to find allies within their own continent and maybe entice a country like Canada with lots of resources and ability to manufacture products to partner up with. Until...

Not a delusion at all, what was or is delusional about what I said? Most people now adays have three or four career's. If a agency recruiting does not figure out the prime time to recruit a person for the required skill they require then they have already failed. Trust me I have watched many...

Quebec is already online for building their own new LNG plant. But they want to control the narrative of Western Canadian LNG (they want royalties per Bcf/d) on top of the royalties they already get. Nothing more nothing less. They still want to buy cheap middle east oil and ng. The gun fiasco...

Gun confiscation program is exactly an example of this stupidity and not making sound business decisions. Emissions cap fiasco. two major examples of stupidity carried forward even though the PM has stated he does not think they are good programs. But will stick with them because the previous...

I don't know about you, but I don't know many around my parts who have a lathe in the garage. Thinking of when I was a kid I didn't know anyone who had a lathe on their garage. I do know if I showed up at my local Machine shop and asked them to fix my roller they would either laugh and say...

We already run multi fleet in the Airforce. We operate Various Helicopters, and fixed wing platforms. Adding two different fighters is not much different. Being short on maintainers and Pilots is an internal issue. Lots can be done to boost those numbers. But you cant hire pilots and say you...

EH101 helicopter cost us almost as much as the original contract to cancel as it was to purchase them. Never underestimate the liberal gov when their ideology gets in the way . The F15 provided longer range, longer endurance, faster to get there, heavier payload, Can shoot down ballistic...

I hope your wrong, but I was thinking along the same lines. They will put it out for tender again.

I would think those two platforms would be splendid together and would get my vote.

Funny how the people who are responsible for the hull surveys, and determining PM are the same ones to gain from the lack of structural and systems maintenance. One can say all they want about the ships are old, this costs to much, that costs to much. Fixing Hulls and replacing pipework is...