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@nicholadrummond 1. Until T26 gets to sea its just POTENTIALLY a peerless ASW platform. 2. You forgot the awesome P2000's

Britain’s Astute Class attack submarines are exceptional in every way. So are our Typhoon and F-35B aircraft. The new Type 26 frigate is a peerless warship. Our P8 Poseidon MPA are state-of-the-art. Boxer takes protected mobility to the next level. Challenger 3 is shaping up nicely. The UK’s drone / UAS strategy will absolutely give us a source of competitive advantage. And our new Dreadnought nuclear missile submarines will be second to none when they arrive. So, yes, there are issues with defence procurement and we need more money to purchase additional capabilities, but overall we have made some great choices and difficult trade-offs. There’s a lot to be proud of. Please remember this next time you feel like slagging off UK defence.

@tinman197474747 @bat020 Yep, they replaced 12 T42's (14 as Sheffield and Coventry sunk in '82)

@SO3_aWEsome @bat020 Then the appeasement of cutting the numbers to six by the head sheds is unforgivable

obviously stories like this are part of a lobbying effort for more defence spending but I keep reading stories about a crisis in the navy and their last outing in the Red Sea against the Houthis was an embarrassment (which is why we don't hear much about it).

@AyJay_68 @matelotjonah @HMS_Raleigh @HMNBClyde @RoyalNavy Same!

The Training Elements at Phoenix in HMS Excellent, Triumph at @HMS_Raleigh and Conqueror at @HMNBClyde make up @RoyalNavy CBRNDC Training Unit. One of the few Training Units that all sailors attend to hone their Damage Control & Firefighting skills.

@tinman197474747 @bat020 For balance Navies work off the assumption of 3 vessels for 1 task: one on task, one recovering (leave, deep maintenance, one preparing (training, leave, maintenance). T45s have been hindered by the PiP debacle, Storob as not enough spares bought and manpower shortage.

@SO3_aWEsome @bat020 So when the threat is low, two of our six (shockingly low btw) T45’s are at ready state. Ask the army where is the money? Can someone please start pointing the finger at the army who said they could do Iraq and Afghanistan together, they didn’t need to strip assets.

@bat020 The Royal Navy did excellent. No idea what evidence you base your opinion on that they didnt. Be interesting how you reached your conclusion?

@SO3_aWEsome sorry I don't quite follow you. is there a link between that story and what the British got up to or are you just saying relative navy performance wise the Brits did fine and the Danes got into a spot of bother.

@HMSIronDuke @Forsvaret_no @RoyalNavy Brilliant phots - always an awe inspiring evolution to be part of.

Skill and precision. A Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with the Norwegian 🇳🇴 vessel @ HMNoS Maud, all as part of a NATO task group ⚓ @Forsvaret_no @RoyalNavy #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

@DabberThoughts @bat020

@bat020 Here you go ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-diamond-a-…

@philchadwick64 @NavyLookout @HMSIronDuke How does she compare to the mythical FSS?

@NavyLookout @HMSIronDuke HNoMS Maud is essential for CSG 25. She can hold Five times the amount of stores as a Tide Class. Maud also has a fully functional hospital, complete with operating theatre, x-ray, quarantine and intensive care facilities. The ship has beds available to treat up to 48 patients.

.@HMSIronDuke conducts night repelnishment at sea with (future CSG25 participant) Norweigan auxiliary 🇳🇴 HMNoS Maud #SNMG1

@21mMichael @LiviaAugusta10 What homeless veterans mate? Do you know any or are you just parroting a lazy trope? Theres lots of help available for homeless veterans, direct them here: riverside.org.uk/care-and-suppo…

@LiviaAugusta10 Evict all the royals from Buckingham Palace and let the Homeless vets take residence.

This Queen Elizabeth memorial. I get that some people want it. I don’t and I resent my taxes going to pay for it. Those who do want it can pay by a subscription scheme. I pay my taxes for the NHS, schools and public services not for a statue costing an eye watering £46 million.

@pinstripedline Less than a SUPP3/4 (i.e Engineer) Level 1 PO/Sgt.....

The MOD is externally advertising for a Defence Digital lead to engage with the DOD on AI and cyber issues, in Washington DC and is paying £45k ($57k) per year. The average salary in Washington DC is currently $79.5k per year...

@PaulSim81802192 @DavidLammy @NCA_UK Lots! My nickname as the Mantress - 1/2 man, 1/2 mattress 🤣

@SO3_aWEsome @DavidLammy @NCA_UK Blimey talk about a cushy career! How many movies did you watch??? (Kidding)

The @NCA_UK are working hand in glove with Barbados and regional law enforcement to keep drugs out of Caribbean seas and off British streets.

@JohninRipon He did a gig in Collingwood senior rates mess ain the early 2010's. His out of date, racist and sexist 'jokes' went down like a cup of cold sick

He's very supportive of the Armed Forces and Veterans. I think he used to go overseas to the hotspots to give his show!

@JonHill @ratboy101203 @dave43law

@ratboy101203 @dave43law Dave doesn't mention that we imported over 233,000 tonnes of beef from Ireland in 2023 worth over a £1B. So the increase of £1m a year to £5m from the deals are just pissing in the wind. But he has to get his engagement farming pushed somehow.

This is important All those posturing Tories and desperate Reform cosplay farmers pretending to stand up for the threatened farming community. Guess what - they all totally screwed the farmers over Brexit and trade deals and the data proves it

@dave43law How much do we import from Ireland and how do the Aus/NZ figures compare?

Yes, we all knew it was a lie. I wonder still, how Labour will solve that problem…

@InspGadgetBlogs #hero

This will upset ALL the right people.. (I've missed a few to avoid cancellation 🤫) #BackTheBlue Male ✅️ Veteran ✅️ Police ✅️ Unarmed ✅️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@PaulSim81802192 @DavidLammy @NCA_UK Not as capable true. I was T23 seawolf and T45 phalanx maintainer- so not much use stopping drug smugglers. Both platforms overkill for the task-a Bay would be ideal

@SO3_aWEsome @DavidLammy @NCA_UK Not the same as being on a frigate though.

@PaulSim81802192 @DavidLammy @NCA_UK Medway is permanently based out there - great draft along with Spey/Tamar in Singers. I did 3 APT(N)/WIGS - bloody epic deployements!

@SO3_aWEsome @DavidLammy @NCA_UK Yes, the joys of WIGS deployments...(not anymore I think)

@ExplorerDale The manpower is on its way

1.5 million houses in 5 years That’s 822 built every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Is that really going to happen? 🧐 Do we have the manpower & materials?