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I saw it at DSEI this year, looks fantastic. One never knows with these sort of projects. FalconWorks may take it on, but if it’s there to act as Loyal Wingman (after the Mosquito programme got cancelled a few years ago) the U.K. would probably just buy Fury under license…and for the sort of capability it’s putting forth (with the missiles they had mounted at DSEI) it may just end up fulfilling op-strike if the U.K. decides not go for GA’s gambit. Who knows though! I don’t recon it will, but you can’t predict these things…the MOD is good at a lot of things…just not timely, on-budget procurement of defence equipment 😂

@@empiredefence I was thinking it will likely be a loyal wingman to the Tempest program, when we realise that concept in a few years, at least then we will have a better idea of what to expect, from both by the sounds of it Very interesting thank you

@@616CC Quite. I’m just saying we may go with Anduril’s Fury (if they don’t manage to get C1&C2 up and together.)

I meant Joe Blogs! Sorry

Sierra Variant for Civilian/Guard/Police, Bravo for military

Both, but Sierra is only surveillance.

We have more advanced stuff now so we should give it to them

Thanks! I would have to disagree though. We must remember that Storm shadow is currently our only only air launched cruise missile and there are inherent risks in sending it to Ukraine. We must be cautious.

@@empiredefence I'm not sure about that 🤔

@@empiredefence but love your intelligent concise video I have subscribed

Storm shadow is due to be upgraded this has only just been stayed?

Certainly, what are your thoughts on sending them to Ukraine?

@@empiredefence Good video, and thanks for the comprehensive history and capabilities. For myself, it just seems like the UK is EOL as much equipment it can in the hopes it will do >something< against Russian air defence. However, given the amount of short, medium and long capabilities they have and the issues with ECM which have been throwing off more modern HIMARs, their effectiveness maybe lacking. Of course, it all depends on the targets, and given the UAF propensity to hit civilian infrastructure I expect they will be picking as soft a target as they can find. Time will tell if this is yet another 'wonder weapon' or just more expensive scrap, which it to be replaces by even more expensive scrap when they run out of them.

@@veritanuda Well put!

As far as I’m aware as it approaches the target it tends to slow down (to minimise profile) to about Mach 0.38-0.45 (even if it’s doing a pop up strike.) It can go supersonic in initial flight stages when the engine is in action, and it’s at high altitude (1.2-1.3.) Even going slower on final descent, the BROACH packs enough punch to get through about anything!

Glad to hear it!

Yep. There are a lot of designs that are somewhat derivative of the same idea going forward. Nonetheless, capability differs based upon internal systems (esp datalink!)

@@empiredefence True , it's unfortunate though that the UK hasn't ordered or progressed with this project and advanced the skills to maintain engineers. Jackal drone is progressing fast though which is a UK, Turkish collaboration of a different class drone.

@@theancientsancients1769 Jackal could be incredibly powerful, but also incredibly difficult to restock (with only 2 shots.) I’m of the opinion that combat UAS should be moving towards higher capacity capability, with lower cost. The video of jackal firing martlet was impressive, but for a more integrated battlespace the teaming systems have to change (if you’re going to use something that has such low combat capacity, lower speed etc.

@@theancientsancients1769 emcoperations.co.uk (bottom of the page.) Anaconda. Trying to achieve that.

@@empiredefence Maybe like have smaller attack drones mothership? While others protect the mothership?

Thanks very much :)

@@empiredefence you're welcome. I checked out some of your content, excellent explanation. I have two things to say if it matters. First, it would be nice if you could give an introduction what you are going to talk about and some context of the subject, so that us viewers who don't know first thing about drones and planes can also learn from you. Second you can also use pictures and diagrams so that video can become more engaging for us. Thank you.

@@ankitaaarya the former sounds like a good idea, I’ll do that! Thanks!

😂 The assumption that clear liquid is vodka may suggest one has been partying a little excessively. Not vodka, but water.

@@empiredefence Good man.

The fourth half can’t spell MBDA. (Just in case you’re one of those people from the third half, it’s an acronym of consortium signatories names.)

I probably should have some audiovisual media, but again, too many people are fascinated with explosions rather than what underlies those explosions. One shouldn’t have to quite literally make an aeroplane noises to get adults to eat the informational vegetables.

Likely I’m hard to understand for most, perhaps turn on subtitles because I don’t think I’ll be doing an American accent 😂

Speak American? Americans speak English, I can understand him normal

@@theancientsancients1769 That’s what we like to hear! 😄

Conditions that defence firms operate under are harsh, and yet they still continue to thrive, be innovative and contribute to national and ally security.

Sky Guardian is the protector, only unmodified. Effectively a base variant.

Largely altimeter adjustment for better sea skimming and loads of radar evasion software etc

Why do you say that? It’s logistically rather difficult to integrate them all together. That’s why separation exists more generally.

@@empiredefence they're appalling mate. Spend most the shift sleeping and terrified to deal with any police work. Lib dems had the right idea to try and get rid on the quango list.

@@SnakePliskin762 I would argue that the importance of it is indisputably enormous regardless of integrative status within the rest of the force. What do you think would change were the job handed over?

@@empiredefence you should join it and see at first hand,you believe all that 💩

@@SnakePliskin762 I haven’t the information to say whether it needs reform. Yet I am firm in belief that such an organisation is hugely important and carries our an essential role.

Absolutely it is. Visually spectacular and excellent performance.

Yes absolutely. There needs to be varying degrees of effectiveness (accuracy, power and manoeuvrability) based upon what the situation (or campaign) demands.

The same applies to cost effectiveness

I think all will have their place, but for now, guns and missiles aren’t going anywhere!

Yes, particularly when we look at something like SkyNex, which is just as efficient!

Other self propelled artillery pieces exist, but not with such efficiently (debatably.)

The system is partially, but the payload orientation is

Yes, although likely it won’t be fully kitted out with Brimstones

It’s going well, thanks. How’s it going for you?

It entirely depends upon how many one orders…