General Naval Topics

[ivorthediver]

Thanks David , very informative post , and pleasing news to all concerned ......thanks

[Pelican]

From Save the Navy:
Amongst a series of good news stories, Royal Navy ship numbers to be increased
This website has been covering the challenges faced by the Royal Navy since 2007 but it is hard to remember a time when there were so many positive developments in such a short period. There are still fundamental weaknesses in the fleet but there is now a little more substance in the claim that we have a ‘growing Royal Navy’.
Continues at - https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/amongs ... OBxhVNiSrw

[Pelican]

Government rationale for tendering Fleet Solid Support Ships overseas criticised
[The political scene]
Former shipyard worker turned MP for Glasgow North East Paul Sweeney has criticised the Government for failing to restrict the tendering for Fleet Solid Support Ships to the UK.
During a recent debate on UK sovereign capability, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Vice-Chair Paul Sweeney pointed out that despite claims to the contrary from some corners, the UK was well within its rights to protect this tendering process from international competition:
Continues at - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/governm ... ZB0hMgw2ZE

[ivorthediver]

From Save the Navy:
Amongst a series of good news stories, Royal Navy ship numbers to be increased
This website has been covering the challenges faced by the Royal Navy since 2007 but it is hard to remember a time when there were so many positive developments in such a short period. There are still fundamental weaknesses in the fleet but there is now a little more substance in the claim that we have a ‘growing Royal Navy’.
Continues at - https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/amongs ... OBxhVNiSrw

Thank you David , good news is always welcome Eh .....

Good article on the number of recent Naval blunders on the RN site ...worth reading and helpful in refreshing our memories

[Pelican]

New military chiefs appointed
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed the new appointments of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and Commander Joint Forces Command.
For details see - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new- ... -appointed

[ivorthediver]

More boys to take over cracking the whip eh David .

A little alarmed by our last member to join the list who is reported to enjoy Whiskey and Spurs , would the latter be the team or the fact that he likes Riding

[Little h]

More boys to take over cracking the whip eh David .

A little alarmed by our last member to join the list who is reported to enjoy Whiskey and Spurs , would the latter be the team or the fact that he likes Riding

Noticed your typo Ivor ... 'Whiskey' - the guy obviously partakes in the Scottish dram according to the announcement and that is far more important than either wielding a riding crop or following a football team

[Pelican]

I notice you are on food and drink today Ivor. I don't like whisky and I'm a Gooner so had a smile on my face yesterday. Also found out today the Americans know salt beef as corned beef according to one source.

[ivorthediver]

More boys to take over cracking the whip eh David .

A little alarmed by our last member to join the list who is reported to enjoy Whiskey and Spurs , would the latter be the team or the fact that he likes Riding

Noticed your typo Ivor ... 'Whiskey' - the guy obviously partakes in the Scottish dram according to the announcement and that is far more important than either wielding a riding crop or following a football team

No argument from me Harry , just as long as he don't start warring his Spurs aboard or the AB's will nickname him jingleballs

[ivorthediver]

I notice you are on food and drink today Ivor. I don't like whisky and I'm a Gooner so had a smile on my face yesterday. Also found out today the Americans know salt beef as corned beef according to one source.

I am not a fan of Corned dog , but love salt beef in a sarni , but as for "Gooner" thats a new one on me David what is that please