AUKUS - Page 13

Aktungbby · 03-14-23, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

When I was a little boy I loved this book for the submarines on its cover:

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Originally Posted by ET2SN

All I had to see was Tom Swift.

I spent many weekends as a child searching for formations of Tomacite.

That series is much older than you may think. There were Tom Swift books dating back to WWI.

....All of which leads to the Red October evading into in the Laurentin Abyss

Skybird · 03-14-23, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ET2SN

All I had to see was Tom Swift.

I spent many weekends as a child searching for formations of Tomacite.

That series is much older than you may think. There were Tom Swift books dating back to WWI.

Really...? I had no clue.

Sure you do not mix this up with something else? How could they had visions of submarines 100 years ago that looked more modern than the most modern science subs we have today? I mean this book was science fiction for 1970s kids. But I do not remember the story anymore.

Jimbuna · 03-16-23, 05:48 AM

Macron remains unhappy apparently.

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Macron's veiled threat that UK's Aukus deal could fuel 'nuclear confrontation' with China
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...dc11a7be&ei=28

ET2SN · 03-16-23, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Really...? I had no clue.

Sure you do not mix this up with something else? How could they had visions of submarines 100 years ago that looked more modern than the most modern science subs we have today? I mean this book was science fiction for 1970s kids. But I do not remember the story anymore.

I enjoy it when you doubt me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sw...Electric_Rifle

I'm pretty sure "Victor Appleton" and "Victor Appleton Jr." were pen names shared by several authors. Tom Swift was one of the original novel franchises aimed at youths. I found a really old hard cover of Tom and his amazing battle tank (AKA: Doing His Bit For Uncle Sam) from 1912 or so.

I'm fairly sure that Tom got ripped off and became Jonney Quest in the 1960's.

Needless to say, if you can find any of the hard cover books from the 1950's and earlier, hang on to them!

Here's a better explanation:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swift

Skybird · 03-16-23, 08:41 AM

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I enjoy it when you doubt me.

Always a pleasure!

I do not remember the story in that book, just have a vague idea that it described pretty modern technology and design and story. So I assume that the claimed author and character was indeed, as you indicated, "stolen".

What I liked in it also were the black-and-white ink-drawn illustrations, depicting very modern submarine design shrunk to toy size and with plexi-glass bows.

That was soooo coooool!

ET2SN · 03-16-23, 09:20 AM

Going back to Tom and his electric rifle...

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Sixty years later a non-lethal weapon delivering an electric shock was developed by Jack Cover and marketed by Taser International under the name "Taser", an acronym for Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle. The middle initial 'A' is used to produce a word more pronounceable than "TSER", as no other name than "Tom Swift" is used for the book's hero.

Skybird · 03-16-23, 11:43 AM

^

ET2SN · 05-16-23, 02:11 AM

Some new stuff from 4 Corners.

There are many challenges to this program, and now is a good time to ask the questions.

Reece · 05-16-23, 06:35 AM

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Macron remains unhappy apparently.

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Macron's veiled threat that UK's Aukus deal could fuel 'nuclear confrontation' with China
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...dc11a7be&ei=28

Worf depicts Macron:

Jimbuna · 03-22-24, 06:37 AM

BAE Systems awarded contract to build Australia’s nuclear submarines

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BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to build Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines as part a of joint military programme.

The deal, which will see the British firm partner with Australian government-owned company ASC, forms part of the Aukus partnership between the UK, Australia and the US.

Speaking on a visit to the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the deal showed the “huge confidence” Australia has in UK’s defence industry.

Mr Shapps, who was joined by his Australian counterpart Richard Marles and US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, said: “Through these collaborations, British industry will grow, and thousands of jobs will be created across the country, delivering security and prosperity to our two nations.”
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Australian investment – believed to be around £2.4 billion over the next 10 years – and funding from the MoD would allow Rolls-Royce, which will deliver the nuclear propulsion plants, to double the size of its Derby sit and create 1,170 skilled jobs.

BAE said it has increased its UK submarines workforce to 13,500 with plans to grow to around 17,000

The submarine programme is expected to create 7,000 UK jobs with more than 21,000 people working on the SSN-Aukus submarine programme at its peak, concentrated in Barrow-in-Furness and Derby.

The first UK submarines built to this design will be delivered in the late 2030s to replace the current Astute Class vessels and the first Australian submarines will follow in the early 2040s.

The appointment of a builder by Australia comes a year after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden announced the first generation of Aukus submarines would be based on the UK’s world-leading design.

BAE Systems chief executive Charles Woodburn said: “We’re already making good progress on the design and development of the next generation submarine in the UK where we have more than 1,000 people working on the SSN-Aukus programme and major infrastructure investment underway.

“This latest step will ensure an integral connection between the UK design and the build strategy development in Australia as we work together to deliver next generation military capability as well as considerable social and economic value to all three nations.”

The announcement follows the signing of a new Defence and Security Co-Operation Agreement between the UK and Australia.

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Mr Shapps were meeting their opposite numbers Mr Marles and foreign minister Penny Wong on Thursday as part of the annual Australia-UK meetings.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...fdad6104&ei=27

Skybird · 03-22-24, 08:42 AM

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The first UK submarines built to this design will be delivered in the late 2030s to replace the current Astute Class vessels and the first Australian submarines will follow in the early 2040s.

Well. No need to comment this, eh?

Exocet25fr · 03-22-24, 09:16 AM

better late than never !

Skybird · 03-22-24, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Exocet25fr

better late than never !

How long did they say would it have taken the French to deliver their boats before the Aussies sent them home telling them they were behind time table?

I think it was not THAT long, wasn't it?

Eile mit Weile... Its just that China will not have that much patience, most likely.

Exocet25fr · 03-22-24, 12:05 PM

better late than never TOO !

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