Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0

[John Fedup]

The later the decision the more its suits the Japanese. I think I read that TKMS needs the decision to happen this year if it is to deliver its first ship by 2029.


Actually I can see a case for both ships winning. A fully Australianised MEKO A-200 could be the transition vessel while the Mogami would be the one we actually build in Australia.

Only sort of makes sense if MEKOs can arrive within 2 years…a stretch I think? Even then, a lot of negative vibes.

 

[Boardgamer88]

Only sort of makes sense if MEKOs can arrive within 2 years…a stretch I think? Even then, a lot of negative vibes.

Negative vibes? I know quite a few prefer the Japanese option, but I haven't heard anything negative about the German option.

 

[Stampede]

Only sort of makes sense if MEKOs can arrive within 2 years…a stretch I think? Even then, a lot of negative vibes.

Yes the timing is important

The Hobart Class will shortly start their refit and the ANZACs are down to seven with more to be decommissioned.

I wonder what the government priorities are re the selection of SEA3000

Time to service or the attributes of the contending ships.

Not sure I have confidence in a German build for meeting our timeframe.

Cheers S

 

[seaspear]

If timeline is important in the delivery of these ships can there be an argument for both of these types of ships to be included in the fleet assuming both of them are equal in contribution to what they bring to the fleet , logistics might be addressed by having them assigned to the different basses East and West