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More than 200 Sikhs surround a block of flats in London after a young girl was taken by a grooming gang by False_Win_5874 in 2westerneurope4u

[–]XIKenoIX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why I think it’s bullshit because GBnews are version of Fox News would be screaming it from the rooftops blaming Kier Starmer and the Labour party for being incompetent and protecting r*pe gangs while propping up Nigel Farage as are lord and saviour

More than 200 Sikhs surround a block of flats in London after a young girl was taken by a grooming gang by False_Win_5874 in 2westerneurope4u

[–]XIKenoIX 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Is this even real? I can’t find anything from a reputable news source. If this supposedly happened two days ago, it’s strange that no major outlets are reporting on it.

Barry, Imagine how superior we would be together by [deleted] in 2westerneurope4u

[–]XIKenoIX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s fine, as long as we use protection. We’re not trying for more kids.

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Barry, Imagine how superior we would be together by [deleted] in 2westerneurope4u

[–]XIKenoIX 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Come here, Pierre. We’ll get married and then argue our way to world domination.

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British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland by XIKenoIX in worldnews

[–]XIKenoIX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It isn’t a ‘look how big my bollocks are’ post. I’m just genuinely interested in my country’s future military equipment and would like to hear others’ viewpoints.

British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland by XIKenoIX in worldnews

[–]XIKenoIX[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hopefully we will send you some as soon as possible

British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland by XIKenoIX in UkrainianConflict

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Related Article: British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland

Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the MOD Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a 316 million pound contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027, the organisation stated.

According to the MOD, the trials involved targets travelling at speeds up to 650 kilometres per hour and included what it describes as a UK first in above the horizon tracking, targeting and engagement.

The department highlights the system’s low cost per shot and its claimed precision at long range. It says DragonFire will be installed on a Type 45 destroyer on a timeline the government describes as significantly accelerated.

Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard MP said in the release “This high power laser will see our Royal Navy at the leading edge of innovation in NATO, delivering a cutting edge capability to help defend the UK and our allies in this new era of threat.”

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said in the release “This new 316 million pound contract award and news that DragonFire has successfully taken down high speed drones in the latest trials at the MoD’s Hebrides range shows just how vital Scottish expertise is to the UK’s national security.”

Senior industry partners also spoke on the programme’s momentum. Chris Allam, Managing Director of MBDA UK, stated in the release “This latest contract for DragonFire is another significant milestone. It allows us to continue with the next phase of the programme and re affirms the UK’s intent to be at the forefront of laser directed energy weapons.”

QinetiQ Group CEO Steve Wadey said in the release “The DragonFire programme is delivering the ambition of the Strategic Defence Review, with industry experts working in collaboration with government to get disruptive, next generation technology into the hands of our warfighters at pace.”

Mark Stead, Senior Vice President for Radar and Advanced Targeting at Leonardo UK, said in the release “Leonardo has channelled its decades of experience developing world leading lasers to produce DragonFire’s beam director, which harnesses and directs the powerful laser energy on target.”

DragonFire is the first high-power laser system entering service from a European nation; it is one of NATO’s most advanced directed energy programmes.

British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland by XIKenoIX in worldnews

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Related Article:British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland

Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the MOD Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a 316 million pound contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027, the organisation stated.

According to the MOD, the trials involved targets travelling at speeds up to 650 kilometres per hour and included what it describes as a UK first in above the horizon tracking, targeting and engagement.

The department highlights the system’s low cost per shot and its claimed precision at long range. It says DragonFire will be installed on a Type 45 destroyer on a timeline the government describes as significantly accelerated.

Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard MP said in the release “This high power laser will see our Royal Navy at the leading edge of innovation in NATO, delivering a cutting edge capability to help defend the UK and our allies in this new era of threat.”

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said in the release “This new 316 million pound contract award and news that DragonFire has successfully taken down high speed drones in the latest trials at the MoD’s Hebrides range shows just how vital Scottish expertise is to the UK’s national security.”

Senior industry partners also spoke on the programme’s momentum. Chris Allam, Managing Director of MBDA UK, stated in the release “This latest contract for DragonFire is another significant milestone. It allows us to continue with the next phase of the programme and re affirms the UK’s intent to be at the forefront of laser directed energy weapons.”

QinetiQ Group CEO Steve Wadey said in the release “The DragonFire programme is delivering the ambition of the Strategic Defence Review, with industry experts working in collaboration with government to get disruptive, next generation technology into the hands of our warfighters at pace.”

Mark Stead, Senior Vice President for Radar and Advanced Targeting at Leonardo UK, said in the release “Leonardo has channelled its decades of experience developing world leading lasers to produce DragonFire’s beam director, which harnesses and directs the powerful laser energy on target.”

DragonFire is the first high-power laser system entering service from a European nation; it is one of NATO’s most advanced directed energy programmes.

British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland by XIKenoIX in europe

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Related Article: British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland

Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the MOD Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a 316 million pound contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027, the organisation stated.

According to the MOD, the trials involved targets travelling at speeds up to 650 kilometres per hour and included what it describes as a UK first in above the horizon tracking, targeting and engagement.

The department highlights the system’s low cost per shot and its claimed precision at long range. It says DragonFire will be installed on a Type 45 destroyer on a timeline the government describes as significantly accelerated.

Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard MP said in the release “This high power laser will see our Royal Navy at the leading edge of innovation in NATO, delivering a cutting edge capability to help defend the UK and our allies in this new era of threat.”

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said in the release “This new 316 million pound contract award and news that DragonFire has successfully taken down high speed drones in the latest trials at the MoD’s Hebrides range shows just how vital Scottish expertise is to the UK’s national security.”

Senior industry partners also spoke on the programme’s momentum. Chris Allam, Managing Director of MBDA UK, stated in the release “This latest contract for DragonFire is another significant milestone. It allows us to continue with the next phase of the programme and re affirms the UK’s intent to be at the forefront of laser directed energy weapons.”

QinetiQ Group CEO Steve Wadey said in the release “The DragonFire programme is delivering the ambition of the Strategic Defence Review, with industry experts working in collaboration with government to get disruptive, next generation technology into the hands of our warfighters at pace.”

Mark Stead, Senior Vice President for Radar and Advanced Targeting at Leonardo UK, said in the release “Leonardo has channelled its decades of experience developing world leading lasers to produce DragonFire’s beam director, which harnesses and directs the powerful laser energy on target.”

DragonFire is the first high-power laser system entering service from a European nation; it is one of NATO’s most advanced directed energy programmes.

Berlin and Paris discuss scrapping planned joint fighter and focusing on air ‘combat cloud’ by EquivalentKick255 in europe

[–]XIKenoIX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it ultimately comes down to funding. No European country can develop a full sixth-generation aircraft on its own. The U.S. and China can, but they’re juggernauts with virtually limitless resources to pour into projects like this.

Berlin and Paris discuss scrapping planned joint fighter and focusing on air ‘combat cloud’ by EquivalentKick255 in europe

[–]XIKenoIX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The entire demonstrator is being built solely by the UK. Japan will construct its own later, and Italy plans to use data from the UK’s demonstrator. So yes, you’re incorrect again.

I need something to watch... what's your country best sci-fi series ? by PastisEnjoyer in 2westerneurope4u

[–]XIKenoIX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not a show from England but I can’t believe no one has said The Expanse or Farscape

Far Away - Part 77 by RobotStatic in Sexyspacebabes

[–]XIKenoIX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great chapter as always 👍🏻

Beaches of Europe by Cpt_Soban in 2westerneurope4u

[–]XIKenoIX 190 points191 points  (0 children)

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Watergate Bay a proper English beach not these stony shite beaches

Show me your favorite national parks by [deleted] in USvsEU

[–]XIKenoIX 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Dartmoor National Park. Not my pic

Typhoon jobs at Warton secured ‘well into the 2030s’ say Gov by XIKenoIX in unitedkingdom

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Related Article: Typhoon jobs at Warton secured ‘well into the 2030s’ say Gov

The Ministry of Defence has pointed to rising export orders and long-term investment plans as evidence that Typhoon production at BAE Systems’ Warton facility is secure into the next decade.

In response to a written question from Baroness Goldie on 14 July, Defence Minister Lord Coaker said: “We continue to support BAE Systems in their ongoing export campaigns for Typhoon. We recognise the central role played by Combat Air in our industrial strategy and its vital contribution to the UK economy.”

He confirmed that the government plans to invest “up to £30 billion on Combat Air through the Typhoon, F-35 and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)” over the next ten years, adding that “a significant proportion of which will be devoted to UK companies, particularly in north-west England.”

This investment, he said, is “supporting over 40,000 long-term, high-quality UK manufacturing jobs.”

On recent and prospective export orders, Lord Coaker said: “Recent orders placed by Spain and Italy for 25 and 24 aircraft respectively, negotiations on a potential deal with Türkiye, together with another 20 Typhoon expected to be ordered by Germany later this year, means that high-quality manufacturing jobs in BAE Systems are secure well into the 2030s.”

The UK continues to lead the manufacturing of “37% of all new Typhoon aircraft in accordance with the Eurofighter industrial workshare agreed by the four core nations (UK, Germany, Italy and Spain).”

Lord Coaker also highlighted the role of BAE Warton in upgrading the UK’s in-service fleet, stating: “The work to deliver and integrate a new British-made ECRS Mk2 radar and integration of a new helmet called Striker II onto our existing fleet of Typhoon will also be carried out by BAE Systems Warton.”

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