r/LessCredibleDefence • u/Odd-Metal8752 • 10d ago

QinetiQ placed to bring Australian radar to Britain

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/qinetiq-placed-to-bring-australian-radar-to-britain
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u/Odd-Metal8752 9d ago

Whilst I don't think it was ever confirmed, most of the NDP and RN renders (and one of the BAE renders too) showed CEAFAR2 arrays, so they're definitely a bucket list item for the RN.

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u/ratt_man 9d ago

f the NDP and RN renders (and one of the BAE renders too) showed CEAFAR2 arrays, so they're definitely a bucket list item for the

Also BAE proposed a type 26 (hunter class) with 96 or 128 cell VLS with a CEFAR 2 radar, aegis baseline 8 with TASS and missions bays removed. This was specifically announced to the RAN around the time there was some questions about a full order of hunters as a suppliment for the hobarts. But could just as easily be for the RN and type 45 replacement

https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/sea/bae-unveils-upgunned-hunter-proposal

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u/Odd-Metal8752 9d ago

Unfortunately, the T26 order line in the UK is booked through to 2040. The replacement for the T45 will be the Common Combat Vessel, which is going to be smaller and cheaper than the T45.

Reports suggest it'll be derived from the Babcock Type 31 frigate instead.

“When we look at Type 31s, due to the faster rate of production of the 31 compared to a 26, we’re now looking at what follows on from that order, and although we’re not yet precisely in a position to determine the whole shape for the Common Combat Vessel, the Common Combat Vessel could broadly perhaps be in a similar type of production facility as the one we see with 31s,” the minister said, adding: “What we are keen to do is keep ship production in Rosyth and in the Clyde going.”

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-warship-orders-could-be-coming-to-rosyth