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Sswerve replied to the thread Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0.I thought that Ise & Hyuga have ESSM, as well as the Murasame, Takanami, Akizuki & Asahi class. The old Asagiri class had Sea Sparrow: I...
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Not surprisingly, it is those navies who don’t routinely operate at long distances from home who have had the most success in reducing... -
Feanor replied to the thread The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread.I think this is a bit simplistic. Even in the industrial age, different societies have different levels of tolerance for defense... -
Feanor replied to the thread Russia - General Discussion..If you're referring to the Korean Air flight 007, you'll note that it flew over Kamchatka, entering Soviet airspace, and even restricted...
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spoz replied to the thread Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0.Not surprisingly, it is those navies who don’t routinely operate at long distances from home who have had the most success in reducing... -
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It's worth keeping in mind that crew requirements are primarily a function of each navy's operating practices, not a function of...
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Ccrest replied to the thread Russia - General Discussion..Well yeah of course it's a defensive action. It's also a extrema escalation. that's the point I'm sure they have had those discussions...
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HH_K replied to the thread Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0.It's worth keeping in mind that crew requirements are primarily a function of each navy's operating practices, not a function of...
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Sswerve replied to the thread Russia - General Discussion..Indeed. The intruding aircraft would have to behave very aggressively, & ignore the non-lethal actions that would be taken to warn off...
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SIf the Hawk Mk.53/109/209 is simply replaced by the T-50/TA-50 (and no M346 please), and the F-16 and Su-27/-30 replaced by the Rafale...
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Sswerve replied to the thread General Aviation Thread.Imagine that happening at Kai Tak! Bloody good thing they moved the airport. I remember flying into & out of Kai Tak, & it was a little...
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Feanor replied to the thread Russia - General Discussion..I'm sure Estonia won't be nearly as adventurous as Turkey in their engagement with Russia. Iirc the shoot down in Turkey was followed by...
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Sswerve replied to the thread Russia - General Discussion..I'm sure the Estonians have talked to other NATO countries about appropriate responses to Russian intrusions, & won't do anything silly...
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Sswerve replied to the thread NZDF General discussion thread.That all makes perfect sense. ;)
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SThe scenario I had in mind was more about a Kiwi frigate with a Mk 41 VLS about to sail from a port visit during a time of hostilities...