First of the UK’s new nuclear deterrent submarines has been named “Dreadnought”

Sunday, October 23rd 2016 - 07:18 UTC

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The United Kingdom Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that, to mark Trafalgar Day, Her Majesty the Queen has graciously approved that ‘Dreadnought’, one of the most famous names in the Royal Navy, will become the lead boat and class name for the Royal Navy’s new successor submarines. Read full article

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Marti Llazo
Meanwhile, the Argentine government has released a Request for Tender to invite domestic suppliers to offer an Advanced Patch Kit (KPA, por su sigla en español) to repair its last partially serviceable French-supplied Zodiac inflatable.
Oct 23rd, 2016 - 01:12 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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Pugol-H
Best one I read on here some years ago, Argentina are negotiating to buy two Submarines, three frigates two Destroyers and an Aircraft carrier, Air fix said the talks were going well.
Oct 23rd, 2016 - 06:02 pm - Link - Report abuse +4
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Briton
Some good news, but we do need extra stuff now,
most of the latest ideas , contracts , agreements , for ships , planes etc., still wont be in use for another decade or so,
Lets hope our enemies are willing to wait,
alas, in Argentina's case it matters not.
just thinking like.
Oct 23rd, 2016 - 08:03 pm - Link - Report abuse +5
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darragh
Pugol

The trouble with Airfix kits is that somebody has to put them together. Do you think Argentine industry is up to the task?

Not only that but apparently,(sshhh don't say it out loud in case some Argentine troll is listening), Airfix also make a Saab Grippen
Oct 24th, 2016 - 02:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Apparently the Airfix Grippen carries a bigger bombload than the Saab one can.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 03:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Just leave it in the North Sea, I am confident the weapons it has can reach the whole of The Dark Country from there.

:o)
Oct 24th, 2016 - 07:40 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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Briton
this came into the [ Save the navy site today ]

“Your Warship is a Decrepit Tramp Steamer, Mr Putin. Let’s Compare it to Mine when I’ve Fetched it from the Gulf.” Pt.2

https://aquiteobesepig.wordpress.com/2016/10/24/your-warship-is-a-decrepit-tramp-steamer-mr-putin-lets-compare-it-to-mine-when-ive-fetched-it-from-the-gulf-pt-2/
interesting read, and it shows 3 lists,
the navy ships we have now,
the navy ships we did have in 2000
and the ships that should be here in 2020,

but most interesting for you guys,
is the picture of HMS Illustrious and MHS Queen Elizabeth side by side, very impressive.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 08:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Rufus
@Chris R

I'm not sure from the North Sea - the publicly admitted range will only stretch to the southern half of the Irish Sea.
Besides, sitting ten miles off of Plymouth or Portsmouth, or in the Bristol Channel would work just as well.
Oct 25th, 2016 - 10:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
@ Rufus
“the publicly admitted range will only stretch to the southern half of the Irish Sea.”

:o)
Oct 25th, 2016 - 05:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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