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Citation :: Commercial Sale of Type 22 Frigates

(Source: UK Ministry of Defence; issued Dec. 17, 2012)

It is the Disposal Services Authority (DSA) intention to invite expressions of interest in tendering for the Type 22 Frigates (HMS Chatham, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Cumberland and HMS Cornwall) for the following:
•Further Use
•Sinking for an Artificial reef
•Recycling

At this stage the DSA does not require interested parties to specify which Vessel/s they wish to bid for.

It is the DSA intention to award at least one vessel to a UK Ship Recycler; this is in part to secure detailed knowledge of the UK’s capacity to recycle vessels. Any decision to award to a UK Ship Recycling company will be made in accordance with transparent and objective evaluation criteria which will be issued at the Invitation to Tender stage.

All interested parties should note that only Bidders that have completed and passed a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be sent an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the vessels and allowed access to view the vessel.

The vessels are moored at Portsmouth and will be sold from there.

The DSA are planning on hosting viewings 25th February - 15th March 2013.

As previously requested all bidders intending to undertake inspection of the vessels will be required to wear the correct PPE clothing i.e. steel toecap boots, high vis jackets (overalls optional). Please be assured that if you do not have steel toecap boots on arrival you will be refused access to the vessels.

Only Bidders that have received a copy of the ITT will be allowed access to inspect the vessels.

Bidders should not book travel until they have received a copy of the ITT and understood the requirements.

A copy of the PQQ can be down loaded from the bottom of this page or you can e-mail the DSA’s Commercial section requesting a copy at deslcsls-dsa-comrcl-3b@mod.uk

The closing date for returning the PQQ to the DSA and expression of interest is 17.00 GMT Wednesday 23rd January 2013.

-- HMS CUMBERLAND
formally a Warship Frigate F85 was built at Yarrow Shipbuilders, Glasgow UK in 1988 and is now lying at HMNB Portsmouth. The vessel ceased service on the 23rd September 2011 and is due to be tendered early 2013.
All interested parties should beware that only companies that have successfully completed a Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be sent an invitation to tender for this vessel.

-- HMS CAMPBELTOWN
formally a Warship Frigate F86 was built at Cammell Laird ship yard Birkenhead UK in 1987 and is now lying at HMNB Portsmouth. The vessel ceased service on the 7th July 2011 and is due to be tendered early 2013.
All interested parties should beware that only companies that have successfully completed a Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be sent an invitation to tender for this vessel.

-- HMS CHATHAM
formally a Warship Frigate F87 was built at Swan Hunters Shipbuilders in Wallsend UK in 1989, and is now lying at HMNB Portsmouth. The vessel ceased service on the 20th October 2011 and is due to be tendered early 2013.
All interested parties should beware that only companies that have successfully completed a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be sent an invitation to tender for this vessel.

-- HMS CORNWALL
formally a Warship, Frigate F99 was built at Yarrow Shipbuilders, Glasgow UK in 1988 and is now lying at HMNB Portsmouth. The vessel ceased service on the 20th October 2011 and is due to be tendered early 2013. All interested parties should beware that only companies that have successfully completed a Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be sent an invitation to tender for this vessel.

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/141126/uk-to-sell-off-four-type-22-frigates.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Dim 11 Oct 2015 - 22:04

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British Army Photographers

Cpl Timothy Jones gives his acounts what it was like on a recent trip to Croatia for EXERCISE SAVA STAR with 4 MERCIAN.

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Lun 12 Oct 2015 - 16:54

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Citation :: UK Puma helo crashes in Kabul, killing five

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

11 October 2015

A Puma HC.2 seen supporting the NATO Operation 'Resolute Support' mission in Afghanistan. One such helicopter was lost in an
apparent landing accident on 11 October. Source: Train Advise Assist Command-East

A UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Westland/Aerospatiale SA 330E Puma HC.2 medium transport helicopter crashed in Kabul on 11 October, killing five of the 10 personnel on board.

The helicopter, which was one of a detachment of three newly upgraded Puma HC.2s that are supporting the NATO training mission in Afghanistan, crashed while attempting to land at the headquarters of the Operation 'Resolute Support' mission (the UK contribution to which is named Operation 'Toral').

According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the Puma was not brought down by insurgent activity but an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause. Unsubstantiated media reports indicate that it may have struck an aerostat. Beyond two RAF crewmembers, the nationalities of the deceased have not been disclosed.

The three Puma HC.2 helicopters (crewed by personnel from 33 Squadron and 230 Squadron from RAF Benson) began their Afghan detachment in March, taking over from the RAF's Boeing Chinooks that had been flying in support of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) and Afghan Security Ministries in Kabul since late 2014.

An infographic showing specifications for the Puma HC.2 helicopter. (IHS)

The HC.2 platforms have been upgraded with more powerful engines and an enhanced cockpit, as well as other improvements. The RAF is set to receive 24 upgraded Puma HC.2 platforms, with the last unit due for delivery before the end of the year. It is not clear if this lost platform will be replaced.

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Lun 12 Oct 2015 - 21:43

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mer 14 Oct 2015 - 18:50

Citation :: Commando fliers receive upgraded Merlins
On a very wet day in Somerset, the first of seven next-generation Merlins which will carry Royal Marines into battle arrives at its new home.

This is Merlin iMk3 – ‘i’ for interim – better suited to supporting the green berets on amphibious operations than the ‘basic’ Mk3.

The Merlin is taking over from the venerable Sea King as the workhorse of the Commando Helicopter Force.

A big step forward from its predecessor (it’s 30 years more modern), battlefield Merlin Mk3 – which has been transferred to the Fleet Air Arm from the RAF – prefers operations over land than sea, whereas the Royal Marines operate in both environments.

Today marks another key milestone in the history of the Commando Helicopter Force.
Lt Cdr Ben McGreal RN
The iMk3 plugs the gap between the Sea King bowing out of service at the end of March and the arrival of the ‘fully marinised’ Merlin Mk4 in late 2017, when the first of 25 fourth-generation helicopters join the force at their base in Yeovilton.

The interim model features a folding main rotor head, strengthened undercarriage and communications upgrades – but outwardly looks pretty much the same as a normal Mk3.

The Mk4 goes further – enhanced avionics suite, automatic folding main rotor head and folding tail, making it perfect for operations at sea.

For the time being, however, the iMk3, delivered by the Merlin’s constructor AgustaWestland in Yeovil, fills the Sea King’s boots quite nicely.

“Today marks another key milestone in the history of the Commando Helicopter Force.

"With more iMk3s due to arrive soon, we’ll be well on our way to delivering real capability to our primary customer – the Royal Marines,” said Lt Cdr Ben McGreal, 846 Naval Air Squadron’s Merlin Flight Commander.

“It’s also not often that you can say that you’re the first to fly a new type of aircraft in the Royal Navy, so today is a very special day.”
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2015/october/14/151014-commando-fliers-receive-upgraded-merlins

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 15 Oct 2015 - 18:25

Citation :: La RAF dit adieu à la mission SAR

Dans Actualité Défense, Actualité Hélicoptères militaires
Publié le 15/10/2015 à 12h47, par Emmanuel Huberdeau

Les Sea King de la RAF n'effectueront plus de mission SAR. © Royal Air Force

Ca y est, c'est bel et bien terminé. La Royal Air Force n'effectuera plus de missions de sauvetage (Search & Rescue : SAR). Une cérémonie s'est déroulé ce mois ci pour marquer officiellement le passage de témoin à la Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Cette dernière a externalisé la mission SAR à la société privée Bristow Helicopters Ltd.

Depuis plus de 30 ans, les Sea King peints en jaune de la RAF étaient chargés du sauvetage en mer au Royaume-Uni. La dernière mission SAR de la RAF s'est déroulée le 4 octobre 2015. Pour autant certains équipages de l'armée de l'Air britanniques vont continuer à s'entrainer aux missions de sauvetage afin de pouvoir participer aux opérations de sauvetage des équipages de la RAF déployés aux îles Malouines.

Bristow Helicopters Ltd a pris progressivement à son compte les missions de sauvetage à partir du 1er avril. En six, mois, la société anglaise annonce avoir participé à près de 400 missions. Actuellement cinq bases sont opérationnelles. D'ici juillet 2017, cinq autres bases seront activées. Pour la mission SAR au Royaume-Uni, Bristow opère des Sikorsky S-92 et des AgustaWestland AW189.

http://www.air-cosmos.com/la-raf-dit-adieu-a-la-mission-sar-44256

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 15 Oct 2015 - 19:36

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Citation :: La RAF dit adieu à la mission SAR

Dans Actualité Défense, Actualité Hélicoptères militaires
Publié le 15/10/2015 à 12h47, par Emmanuel Huberdeau

Les Sea King de la RAF n'effectueront plus de mission SAR. © Royal Air Force

Ca y est, c'est bel et bien terminé. La Royal Air Force n'effectuera plus de missions de sauvetage (Search & Rescue : SAR). Une cérémonie s'est déroulé ce mois ci pour marquer officiellement le passage de témoin à la Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Cette dernière a externalisé la mission SAR à la société privée Bristow Helicopters Ltd.

Depuis plus de 30 ans, les Sea King peints en jaune de la RAF étaient chargés du sauvetage en mer au Royaume-Uni. La dernière mission SAR de la RAF s'est déroulée le 4 octobre 2015. Pour autant certains équipages de l'armée de l'Air britanniques vont continuer à s'entrainer aux missions de sauvetage afin de pouvoir participer aux opérations de sauvetage des équipages de la RAF déployés aux îles Malouines.

Bristow Helicopters Ltd a pris progressivement à son compte les missions de sauvetage à partir du 1er avril. En six, mois, la société anglaise annonce avoir participé à près de 400 missions. Actuellement cinq bases sont opérationnelles. D'ici juillet 2017, cinq autres bases seront activées. Pour la mission SAR au Royaume-Uni, Bristow opère des Sikorsky S-92 et des AgustaWestland AW189.

http://www.air-cosmos.com/la-raf-dit-adieu-a-la-mission-sar-44256

C'est intelligent. Une facon de reduire les couts. Ils peuvent toujours mobiliser la societe en temps de guerre

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Lun 19 Oct 2015 - 19:42

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British Army a ajouté 6 nouvelles photos.

British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) ranges rang out with the sound of Scimitars, AS90’s and small arms fire during Exercise Prairie Storm 4 in Canada.

The two week exercise includes live-fire along with the use of the tactical exploitation system.

The Household Cavalry Regiment kicked things off with their Scimitars zeroing their barrels on the ranges. Just opposite them the newly formed Royal Lancers were digging in on a dismounted infantry range.

The Exercise will see a host of British Army equipment being put through its paces.

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 22 Oct 2015 - 20:11

Citation :: UK takes the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) on the road

Oct 21, 2015

General Dynamics UK

UK is putting the latest in 8×8 wheeled combat technologies, the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Demonstrator, through its paces as it undertakes a 650-mile journey in less than 24 hours.

Travelling from Plymouth on the South Coast to Inverness, Scotland on Tuesday 20 October 2015 – with waypoints in Bridgwater, Gloucester, Stafford, Chorley, Carlisle and Stirling – the LAV Demonstrator will showcase its outstanding reliability and tactical mobility. These are just two of its capabilities in meeting the gruelling demands of modern warfare, whilst also delivering the extensive capabilities that might be required on future operations.

Based on the latest General Dynamics Land Systems 8×8 technologies now in service with the US and Canadian Armies, the LAV Demonstrator represents best-in-class levels of protection with blast-deflecting Double-V™ hull technology and energy-absorbing seating for crew and troops. A sixth generation suspension and driveline and a more powerful engine provide superior mobility, reliability, and significantly increased payload over the original Strykers first fielded in 2002.

The LAV Demonstrator also incorporates the highly reliable and combat-proven Kongsberg PROTECTOR – Remote Weapon Station (RWS) M-151, 12.7mm, integrated with Javelin anti-tank missile system. The system, when combined with the sensor package, smoke grenade dischargers and full stabilisation, markedly enhances the crew’s self-defence and firepower capability.

The Stryker LAV platform is currently in service with seven nations, including the US, Canada and Australia, with more than 10,000 LAVs delivered to date. For the coalition forces, Stryker LAV offers the benefits of shared logistics infrastructure. All systems on the LAV Demonstrator are currently in production and available as off-the-shelf technology.

The LAV Demonstrator is the culmination of decades of experience in the design, development and delivery of world-leading combat vehicles and systems at General Dynamics Land Systems. This pedigree enables the Company to meet the specific requirements of customers, delivering some of the world’s most recognisable combat vehicles to Armed Forces around the world, including the Abrams Main Battle Tank, the Stryker and Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) families, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) wheeled combat vehicles.

In the UK, the Company is delivering AJAX, the future Armoured Fighting Vehicle for the British Army, the MRAP platforms for the British Army, including the Cougar, Ridgback, Mastiff, Buffalo and Wolfhound platforms, as well as the highly survivable and agile Ocelot tactical 4×4 vehicle, which is in-service as ‘Foxhound’.

The LAV Demonstrator will be accompanied on its journey by the Ocelot General Purpose Vehicle – Logistics (GPV-L). It is designed to provide intimate logistic support to combat troops, with a payload capacity of 2,500kg and can carry two standard NATO pallets on its load bed. This versatile vehicle has the same chassis and driveline as the in-service Foxhound 4×4 Light Protected Patrol Vehicle and the same high levels of protection and mobility. With a kerb weight of 6.5T, the Ocelot GPV-L can be air-lifted by CH-47, greatly enhancing its tactical deployment options.

http://defence-blog.com/army/uk-takes-the-light-armoured-vehicle-lav-on-the-road.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Ven 23 Oct 2015 - 11:25

Citation :: British MoD acquired new field hospital
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group delivered to the British Ministry of Defence a new mobile hospital system. It is a modular Role 3 hospital, including all the departments necessary for a trauma hospital’s operation. The procurement is part of the Future Force 2020 strategy.

The mobile hospital has a full environmental control, in order to maintain a steady temperature and humidity. Such a hospital is comprised of different departments, namely the resuscitation, operating theatre, intensive care, advanced diagnostics, pharmacy and laboratory facilities.

Its design phase was carried out in cooperation with the MoD, in order to ensure that the layout would be the ideal one, based on the experience of currently fielded hospitals. The aim of this was to make sure that the transition would be simple and only a minimal training would be required when switching between hospitals.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group used military off-the-shelf technology and a modular approach, to allow future for upgrades and concepts. This also allows the Armed Forces to deploy the whole or part of the hospital in short notice, anywhere in the world.

Steve Fitz-Gerald, CEO of Marshall Aerospace, stated that this hospital will allow the UK MoD to provide high-class capabilities, similar to those of an NHS facility, but deployed to a forward area, whether it is a war zone operation or a humanitarian mission.

http://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/british_mod_acquired_new_field_hospital_42210154.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mer 28 Oct 2015 - 10:06

Citation :: UK to maintain 450 troops in Afghanistan throughout 2016

The British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon informed country's parliament yesterday, Oct. 27, that the UK will uphold its current military commitment of around 450 British troops in Afghanistan throughout 2016, which also emphasises UK support for the NATO’s Resolute Support Mission.

The decision follows a planned review of the UK’s commitment in light of the performance of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) over the year and the overall security situation.

Non-combat roles being carried out by UK Armed Forces personnel include mentoring instructors in the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA), advising in the Afghan Security Ministries and providing vital support to NATO’s mission in Kabul, including leading the Kabul Security Force.

The pledge to maintain UK military support in Afghanistan follows the announcement by President Obama that the US will also uphold its military presence throughout 2016. The UK will work with the US and other NATO Allies and partners to ensure that the delivery of invaluable support to the ANDSF continues.

The terrorist threat to the UK from this region has reduced, and although the UK’s combat mission has ended, we continue to support the Afghanistan government to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous future for the country.

The UK has a long-term commitment to Afghanistan, including financial aid and political support, which was reaffirmed by Prime Minister David Cameron during a phone call to the Afghan president on 26 October.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: "The Afghan National Defence and Security Forces have shown dedication and professionalism in response to the challenges they have faced, since taking leadership of the country’s security. Maintaining our military presence will provide crucial assistance to them as they continue to grow stronger. It underlines our resolve to help build a safe and prosperous Afghanistan."

http://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/uk_to_maintain_450_troops_in_afghanistan_throughout_2016_22810151.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 29 Oct 2015 - 18:28

Citation :: PHOTO : Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft visits Japan

Oct 29, 2015

The Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M Atlas transport aircraft visited Japan during 23-25 October 2015. The aircraft landed at Miho Base (Tottori prefecture) of the Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF). Crew from 70 Squadron and 24 Squadron based in RAF Brize Norton met with counterparts in the JASDF 403 Squadron of the 3rd Tactical Airlift Wing. This was the first time for an RAF aircraft to land in a JASDF base. During the stay at Miho Airbase, JASDF and RAF crew exchanged opinions about their aircrafts.

Squadron Leader Stu Patton, Captain of the flight, commented:

I feel privileged to visit Japan. From start to finish, it has been a phenomenal experience. The crew had an excellent opportunity to learn about capabilities of JASDF aircraft and have been honoured by the hospitality offered by our hosts at Miho Airbase. We are in different parts of the world, but we share a similar culture as air transport officers. I look forward to working even closer with Japanese colleagues as their new C-2 transport aircraft comes into service in the near future.

This is also the first time for the A400M Atlas to fly to the Far East. Before coming to Japan, the aircraft and crew visited locations including Subang (Malaysia) and Seoul for the Aerospace and Defence Exhibition.

http://defence-blog.com/news/photo-royal-air-force-a400m-atlas-aircraft-visits-japan.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Dim 1 Nov 2015 - 13:05

Citation :: Bahreïn : lancement des travaux d'une base navale britannique

AFP 01/11/2015

Les travaux de construction de la première base britannique permanente au Moyen-Orient depuis 1971 ont été lancés à Bahreïn, ont annoncé dimanche des médias locaux.

La cérémonie de lancement des travaux a eu lieu samedi à Mina Salmane, le port de Bahreïn, où la marine de guerre britannique dispose déjà d'installations, selon l'agence officielle BNA. Elle a été présidée par le ministre britannique des Affaires étrangères Philip Hammond et son homologue bahreïni, cheikh Khaled Ben Ahmed Al-Khalifa, selon l'agence.

"La base de la Royal Navy à Mina Salman démontre l'engagement de la Grande-Bretagne envers la sécurité du Golfe", a souligné M. Hammond sur Twitter après la cérémonie.

Le petit royaume de Bahreïn sert aussi de base pour la Vème flotte américaine. Ce pays est membre de la coalition conduite par les Etats-Unis pour mener des frappes aériennes en Syrie contre le groupe jihadiste Etat islamique (EI).

L'accord pour l'établissement de cette base avait été signé par les deux mêmes ministres à Manama le 6 décembre 2014. Il "permettra d'améliorer les installations terrestres (...) dans le port de Mina Salman où le Royaume-Uni dispose de façon permanente de quatre bateaux démineurs et d'où les navires de guerre britanniques et les frégates présentes dans le Golfe sont approvisionnés", avait alors précisé le ministère britannique des Affaires étrangères.

La construction de la base coûtera 15 millions de livres (19 millions d'euros). Les travaux doivent être achevés en 2016, a précisé dimanche le quotidien bahreïni Al-Wasat. La décision en 1968 du gouvernement britannique de l'époque de retirer l'ensemble des forces armées stationnées dans les pays du Golfe a donné lieu à la création des Emirats arabes unis et à l'indépendance du Qatar et de Bahreïn. Le retrait effectif des troupes britanniques s'est terminé en décembre 1971.

http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/952466/bahrein-lancement-des-travaux-dune-base-navale-britannique.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Lun 2 Nov 2015 - 16:29

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British Army a ajouté 6 nouvelles photos.

Approximately 400 foot guards from 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards (1CG) have swapped their ceremonial duties to test their jungle warfare skills in Belize as they take part in Exercise MAYAN WARRIOR.

The Guards have been deployed deep in the heart of Belize’s rainforest, learning how to fight in the jungle, and perhaps, more importantly how to navigate and survive amidst the dangers that lay beneath the canopies. It is the first time that 1CG have exercised in Belize and conducted jungle warfare training.

Navigating through the jungle is slow, exhausting and riddled with difficulties. The dense canopy makes the use of sat-nav systems impossible and can also interfere with radio transmission. In amongst the thick undergrowth everything around you looks the same; there are no topographical features to use for reference. The ground under foot is steep, muddy and at times uneven causing many to stumble and fall. Lance Corporal Kris Boyer added: “It’s tough, everything wants a bit of you – even the grass.”

The difficulties of simply looking after yourself, or as the military refer ‘your personal admin’ is an immense struggle especially as Belize is known as a ‘Dirty Jungle’. In the jungle you do without the pleasures of soap or general toiletries; you are expected to not only visually blend in with the jungle with camouflage, but also with its smells as any ‘clean’ odour can carry for thousands of metres giving your position away. Shaving is out of the question, any cut or graze runs the risk of becoming infected. The soldiers have to become at one with their environment; all this before you even start contending with the insects and creepy crawlies of the jungle - mosquito’s, spiders (tarantulas among others), scorpions and snakes all intent on having a piece of you.

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mar 3 Nov 2015 - 22:44

Citation :: UK Army Watchkeeper Drone Crash Lands At Boscombe Down

Nov 3, 2015

An unmanned UK Army spyplane has crashed landed at MOD Boscombe Down.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Watchkeeper drone — one of eight currently being tested from the base — suffered extensive damage last night.

The £1.2billion fleet of drones is under testing and it is expected to come into operation in 2017.

Nobody was injured in the incident and an investigation has been launched.

An Army spokesman said: “I can confirm that on November 2 an Army Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system was involved in an incident on landing at Boscombe down airfield

“A comprehensive investigation will be completed by the Defence safety Authority [the Military Aviation Authority], therefore, it would be inappropriate to offer any additional comment at this point.”

The drone was on a routine training exercise.

http://defence-blog.com/news/uk-army-watchkeeper-drone-crash-lands-at-boscombe-down.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mer 4 Nov 2015 - 23:58

Citation :

British Army

Exercise Prairie Storm 4 began as the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) ranges rang out with the sound of Scimitars, AS90’s and small arms fire. The two week exercise includes live-fire along with the use of the tactical exploitation system.

The The Household Cavalry Regiment kicked things off with their Scimitars zeroing their barrels on the ranges. Just opposite them the newly formed The Royal Lancers were digging in on a dismounted infantry range. You could even hear the distinct sound of AS90’s, despite being well out of sight, their massive shells being punched through the Canadian air.
Snipers of the Household Cavalry Regiment track down targets on their quad bikes, before eventually dismounting and setting up positions on the hills of the British Army Training Unit in Suffield, Canada.

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 5 Nov 2015 - 16:25

Citation :: Le Typhoon épine dorsale de la RAF!

Le Royaume-Uni envisage la possibilité de conserver une partie ou même la totalité de ses premiers modèles d’avion de combat Eurofighter « Typhoon II », car avec ces appareils, la Force pourra garder une dotation suffisante pour assurer les nombreuses missions qui lui incombent. Le but étant d’éviter à la prestigieuse RAF de tomber au plus bas en matière de capacité numérique.

Prenant la parole à la Chambre des communes le 3 novembre dernier, le sous-secrétaire d'Etat à la Défense, Philip Dunne, a déclaré que le ministère de la Défense (MoD) est en train de revoir sa décision en ce qui concerne le retrait des 53 aéronefs de type Eurofighter T1 (Tranche 1) en 2018. En effet, le dernier rapport concernant les prévisions défense stratégique et de sécurité (SDSR) envisageait le retrait pur et simple de la version de base de l’Eurofighter au sein de la RAF.

Pour la RAF, il s’agit notamment de revoir les extensions possibles pour de la durée de vie des équipements existants pour les le standard T1 de l’Eurofighter, anis que les possibilités de modernisation. Le maintien du standard T1 et de sa possible mise à jour doit permettre de combler le départ à la retraite des Panavia Tornado GR4. L’éventualité d’un départ des Tornado et des Eurofighter T1 pour 2019, plongerait la RAF inexorablement dans une sous dotation difficile à combler à l’avenir.

La RAF aujourd’hui :

La Royal Air Force dispose à ce jour de 192 avions de combat de première ligne, composée de 87 Tornados, 53 Typhoon T1 et 52 de la T2. La RAF va prochainement débuter la réception de 40 Eurofighter T3A. Il faut également tenir compte dès 2019 des premières livraisons de Lockheed-Martin F-35 « Lightning II », mais avec un rythme particulièrement lent. Selon les prévisions de la RAF, en 2019, celle-ci ne disposera donc que de 127 avions de combat, soit le seuil le plus bas jamais comptabilisé.

Modernisation est maintien :

Pour la RAF il est devenu primordial de moderniser les Eurofighter avec le programme P1Ea/b, soit : P1E (a) : Mise à jour des logiciels et des senseurs, mise à jour de l’avionique avec facilitation d’utilisation pour le pilote, dont le viseur de casque, intégration du pod de désignation laser « Litening III », intégration des bombes « Paweway IV ». Préparation à l’intégration du missile « Brimstone II ».

P1E(b): Amélioration du système IFF, mise à jour du logiciel du système DASS (Defensive Aids Sub System), amélioration des systèmes de communication et de liaison de données Link16, simplification des logiciels de maintenance.

Et de garder un maximum d’Eurofighter en activité, car celui-ci va devenir l’épine dorsale de la RAF dans les prochaines années.

Photos : Airbus DS Eurofighter T2 de la RAF @ RAF

http://psk.blog.24heures.ch/archive/2015/11/04/le-typhoon-epine-dorsale-de-la-raf-860078.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Lun 9 Nov 2015 - 20:36

Citation :: Polémique entre Jeremy Corbyn, le patron du Labour, et le chef d’état-major de la défense britannique

Posté dans Dissuasion, Europe par Laurent Lagneau Le 09-11-2015

« Un idéaliste est un homme qui, remarquant que la rose sent meilleur que le chou, pense qu’elle fera un meilleur potage », disait l’essayiste américain Henry Louis Mencken. Sans doute que cette définition s’applique à Jeremy Corbyn, élu à la tête du Parti travailliste britannique en septembre dernier.

Ses prises de position ont fait tousser plus d’une fois les responsables de la gauche britannique au cours de ces dernières semaines. Pacifiste dans l’âme, Jeremy Corbyn est hostile à d’éventuelles frappes britanniques contre l’État islamique en Syrie et, dans un autre registre, au fonctionnement actuel de l’Otan.

En outre, appartenant aux organisations Stop the War Coalition et Campaign for Nuclear Disarmement, M. Corbyn est opposé aux armes nucléaires, et donc, à la dissuasion britannique.

« Il nous faut nous débarrasser des armes nucléaires coûteuses et dangereuses, et mettre un terme aux guerres qui ont ravagé le monde ces dernières années », dit M. Corbyn, qualifié de « gauchiste » par ses adversaires politiques, qu’ils soient conservateurs ou membres de son propre parti. Et de jurer que, s’il devient un jour Premier ministre, il n’appuierait jamais sur le « bouton nucléaire ».

Ces propos ont fini par agacer le général Nicholas Houghton, le chef d’état-major des forces armées britanniques. Au point d’en oublier toute réserve.

Ainsi, interrogé par la BBC, le 8 novembre, sur les déclarations anti-nucléaires de M. Corbyn, le général Houghton n’a pas mâché ses mots, estimant qu’avoir un Premier ministre refusant par principe le recours aux armes nucléaires « compromettrait gravement » la « dissuasion » britannique, laquelle repose exclusivement sur 4 sous-marins nucléaires lanceur d’engins (SNLE), appelés à être remplacés dans un avenir proche.

« Ça m’inquiéterait si cette pensée devenait un pouvoir », a affirmé le général Houghton. « Quand les gens disent qu’on ne va jamais avoir recours à la force de dissuasion, je réponds que la force de dissuasion est utilisée à chaque seconde de chaque minute de chaque jour et que son but est de ne pas avoir à l’utiliser parce que vous avez réussi à dissuader », a-t-il expliqué.

« Si un Premier ministre dit qu’il n’appuiera jamais sur le bouton nucléaire, la dissuasion est alors complètement minée », a encore insisté le général Houghton.

Seulement, cette sortie du chef d’état-major britannique n’a pas été du goût de M. Corbyn, pour qui le responsable militaire a dépassé les bornes.

« Il est essentiel dans une démocratie que l’armée reste neutre politiquement en toutes circonstances », a-t-il répondu, par voie de communiqué. « En prenant publiquement parti sur des débats politiques actuels, Sir Nicholas Houghton a clairement violé ce principe constitutionnel », a-t-il ajouté, avant de préciser avoir écrit au ministre britannique de la Défense, Michael Fallon, pour lui demander de prendre « des mesures afin que la neutralité des forces armées soit maintenue ».

Quoi qu’il en soit, l’opposition de M. Corbyn à la dissuasion nucléaire est contestée par le « Shadow Cabinet », le gouvernement « fantôme » de l’opposition travailliste. Réunie en congrès à Brighton, début octobre, cette dernière a clairement marqué son désaccord avec les orientations de son chef.

Pour Maria Eagle, chargée des questions militaires au sein de ce Shadow Cabinet, les propos de M. Corbyn « démolissent d’une certaine façon » son travail sur les orientations en matière de défense du Labour.

« Tout premier ministre doit avoir la possibilité » d’avoir recours à l’arme nucléaire, a enchéri Hilary Benn, ministre des Affaires étrangères de ce gouvernement « fantôme ». Et d’ajouter : « Jeremy a son opinion de longue date, mais l’opinion du parti depuis des années – et elle a été réaffirmée ici à Brighton – est que nous pensons que nous devons maintenir notre capacité indépendante de dissuasion nucléaire. »

http://www.opex360.com/2015/11/09/polemique-le-chef-du-labour-le-chef-detat-major-de-la-defense-britannique/

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mar 10 Nov 2015 - 13:22

on a eu le meme en France ,président qui plus est, Mr Valéry giscard d'Estaing a dans son livre ,sur ses mémoires, avoir ecrit et dit que si la France en cas de conflit avec le pacte de varsovie ( on est dans les années 70-80) il n'aurait jamais utiliser les pluton ,S3 et M20 sur l'URSS...

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mar 10 Nov 2015 - 13:23

Citation :: Final British Army units to return from Germany in 2019

The UK Government has announced the withdrawal of the final British Army units in Germany by 2019.

The decision to relocate troops from Germany to the UK is part of the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2010.

According to 2012's Army 2020 Study, the army would be made up 112,000 personnel. This includes 82,000 regular soldiers and 30,000 trained reserve soldiers.

The final units, including those from Paderborn-based 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade, will return to Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, in the last phase of the Army Basing Programme.

5 RIFLES, 6 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and elements of 1 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps will withdraw from Germany in 2016. They will relocate to Bulford, Dishforth and Bicester respectively.

The 102 and 105 Military Working Dog Squadrons will withdraw to North Luffenham in 2017.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation chief operating officer Colin Wood MBE said: "Our priority is to provide a better estate for our armed forces and this will allow us to finalise our plans for brand new living and working accommodation for troops and their families.

"The MOD is investing more than £800m in infrastructure in and around the Salisbury Plain area."

"This will boost the local economy and provide 1,000 brand new homes for service families, thousands of new bed spaces for single soldiers and the construction, conversion or refurbishment of more than 250 other buildings such as offices, garages, workshops and mess facilities."

The programme has relocated around 74% of personnel from Germany since 2010, with over 5,000 personnel having returned to the UK this summer.

The army's plans will see 15,000 troops move to Salisbury Plain by 2020.

http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsfinal-units-of-british-army-to-return-from-germany-in-2019-4714142

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mar 10 Nov 2015 - 16:06

Citation :: UK Rescue Squadrons to Relocate to Italy

By Air Force News Agency -November 10, 2015

RAMSTEIN AB, Germany: The U.S. Air Force announced today that the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons from RAF Lakenheath, UK are relocating to Aviano Air Base, Italy starting in 2017.

These squadrons of aircraft, aircrew, Guardian Angel Weapons Systems and support personnel will relocate to Aviano Air Base starting in fiscal year 2017. This includes five HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters and approximately 350 personnel in an effort to establish an enduring Personnel Recovery location within Europe.

“This relocation of our rescue airmen places them in a more strategic location to respond across Africa, Europe, and Southwest Asia,” said Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander. “We always take a serious, pragmatic look at how we can most effectively meet our commitments and guarantee the shared security of the United States and our allies and partners.”

The move is expected to take two to three years to complete.

During the European Infrastructure Consolidation review, programmers found excess capacity at Aviano. Part of the additional space was designated for the 56th and 57th RQSs, who deploy around the world to recover personnel from the most difficult and hostile conditions imaginable.

Construction decisions and transition milestones for the relocation will take place over the next several years.

Read more: http://www.defencetalk.com/uk-rescue-squadrons-to-relocate-to-italy-65793/#ixzz3r6LiREY2

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 12 Nov 2015 - 12:17

Citation :: New order for AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles from the UK

The United Kingdom will soon receive a new order of Hellfire missiles. The FMS has received State Department’s approval and has already been delivered to the Congress for certification. The missiles are expected to enhance the British Armed Forces’ closer air support capabilities.

The request has been for 500 units of the AGM-114R Hellfire II Semi-Active Laser (SAL) missiles, with an estimated cost of USD80 million. The sale will not be implemented through a contractor, as the missiles are coming from the US Army’s inventory and do not affect its readiness. There are no known offset agreements regarding this sale.

The UK has been using these missiles from aerial platforms such as the AgustaWestland WAH-64 Apache attack helicopters and the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UAVs. The AGM-114R missile entered service in 2012. It has a multi-purpose warhead, which makes it ideal for a variety of targets, ranging from armoured vehicles and tanks, to boats and fast moving vehicles. A semi-active laser homing system guides it to distances up to 8,000 metres.

http://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/new_order_for_agm-114r_hellfire_ii_missiles_from_the_uk_41111151.html

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Mer 18 Nov 2015 - 17:12

Citation :: Further delay to Brimstone 2 ISD on Tornado GR.4

Robin Hughes, London - IHS Jane's Missiles & Rockets

17 November 2015

Key Points

•Warhead detonation failures add six months to the Brimstone 2 development programme
•No perceived impact to December 2018 ISD on Typhoon FGR4

The intended November 2015 First Use In-Service Date (ISD) for MBDA's Brimstone 2 fastjet precision strike weapon with the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Tornado GR.4 aircraft will not be met according to the UK National Audit Office Major Projects Report 2015 (MPR 15).

An additional six months have now been added to the programme to resolve technical issues relating to warhead detonation failures during Operational Evaluation trials in February 2015, with an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on the Tornado GR.4 stated as May 2016.

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Jeu 19 Nov 2015 - 9:46

Citation :: HMS Defender to provide air defense cover for carrier Charles de Gaulle

As a French naval task force lead by aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle departs for the Mediterranean, Royal Navy warship HMS Defender will join the group of ships to provide air defense cover.

The Royal Navy warship HMS Defender will support the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle when she deploys to tackle ISIL. The ship will provide air defence cover for the French carrier.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:

France is firmly resolved in its determination to tackle ISIL and we need to help too.

This barbaric terrorist organisation must be destroyed and it’s right that we offer all the support we can to confront them.

We will continue our own advanced surveillance and strike missions against ISIL. They are a threat to our security in the UK, as well as to France and the rest of Europe.

We will consider any further requests for support from France under Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty following Friday’s Paris terror attacks.

HMS Defender sailed from Portsmouth last month for a nine-month deployment under the command of Commander Stephen Higham.

HMS Defender is capable of carrying out a wide range of operations, including anti-piracy and anti-smuggling activities, disaster relief work and surveillance operations as well as high intensity warfare.

Defender has a ship’s company of 230 and commissioned on 21 March 2013.

HMS Defender is the fifth of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 Destroyers. She was launched by her sponsor, Lady Massey, on Trafalgar Day (21 October) 2009.

https://www.gov.uk

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Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Ven 20 Nov 2015 - 15:49

Citation :: L'armée britannique à la rescousse d'un bateau de croisière français

Londres, 19 nov 2015 (AFP) -

L'armée britannique est intervenue mercredi au large des Malouines pour évacuer les 347 passagers et membres d'équipage du Boréal, un navire de croisière battant pavillon français sur lequel s'était déclaré un incendie, a annoncé jeudi le ministère de la Défense à Londres.

"Il n'y a aucun blessé parmi les passagers ou équipages", a de son côté assuré l'armateur du bateau, Ponant, dans un communiqué transmis à l'AFP.

"Par précaution, l'intégralité des passagers a été évacuée du navire", a-t-elle ajouté, précisant que "compte tenu de cet évènement", la croisière en cours avait été annulée et que les passagers seraient rapatriés.

Les forces britanniques ont indiqué pour leur part avoir déployé quatre hélicoptères et le navire patrouilleur HMS Clyde pour procéder aux opérations d'évacuation, qui ont permis, selon le ministre de la Défense Michael Fallon, de "sauver de nombreuses vies et d'empêcher une tragédie humaine".

L'incendie "d'origine technique" s'était déclaré mercredi "dans un compartiment de la salle des machines", alors que le Boréal, un navire de 142 mètres, se trouvait au large des Malouines, a dit l'armateur.

Appelées Falklands par les Britanniques, les Malouines sont situées à 400 kilomètres des côtes argentines et à 12.700 kilomètres de Londres. Après une invasion argentine en mars 1982, une guerre éclair a opposé l'Argentine au Royaume-Uni pendant 74 jours, faisant environ 900 morts.

http://www.marine-oceans.com/actualites-afp/11798-larmee-britannique-a-la-rescousse-dun-bateau-de-croisiere-francais

Sujet: Re: Armée Britannique/British Armed Forces Ven 20 Nov 2015 - 19:47

Citation :

British Army a ajouté 5 nouvelles photos.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment are marking the end of a very busy year with an urban operations training exercise.

It is the first time this year the Battalion, also known as The Poachers, has been able to come together to exercise due to operational commitments across the globe in support of Britain’s Defence interests.
The training exercise is focusing on conducting military activities within urban areas. During the current phase soldiers will practice with blank rounds and use the Army’s high-tech Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TES)
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