New Chief Of Navy For The RAN and News On Hunter-class

[dimsum]

Article talks about possible capability gaps in both RAN surface and sub-surface fleets due to program delays.

Hmm...where have I heard this before...

New Chief Of Navy For The RAN and News On Hunter-class - Naval News

A former submariner is set to take on the Royal Australian Navy’s top job in a reshuffle of the Defence brass. Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, who will be promoted to Vice Admiral before becoming the new Chief of Navy, currently serves as Commander, Australian Fleet.

www.navalnews.com

 

[OldSolduer]

Can we buy used stuff?

 

[dimsum]

Can we buy used stuff?

Interestingly enough, the ANZAC-class isn't much newer than the CPFs, and for reasons unknown they are "fitted for but not with" a CIWS.

 

[FJAG]

Really the situation that the country’s been left in as a result of the inaction of the former government is pretty serious.

Now that's calling a spade a spade.

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

How long do you think someone would remain CDS, CRCN, CCA or CRCAF after expressing such an opinion here?

 

[dimsum]

How long do you think someone would remain CDS, CRCN, CCA or CRCAF after expressing such an opinion here?

To be fair, those statements are from the Defence Minister, not the incoming Chief of Navy.

 

[RDBZ]

Interestingly enough, the ANZAC-class isn't much newer than the CPFs, and for reasons unknown they are "fitted for but not with" a CIWS.

The ANZAC class ASMD upgrade (ESSM plus CEAFAR) would have rendered Phalanx CIWS somewhat moot though.