lkfht Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 ARMY PRIVATE: The Army has authorized funding and research for the Apache AH-64E helicopter. The Defense Forces currently utilize the AH-64D model. New improvements will include increased speed and maneuverability, greater payload carry, and new weapons systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 NAVY The Navy has commissioned 3 additional Freedom-Class Destroyers and 9 new Invincible-Class Submarines. INS Tiger: Freedom-Class Destroyer INS Alliance: Freedom-Class Destroyer INS Amazon: Freedom-Class Destroyer INS Betty: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Brothers: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Bruce: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Katy: Invincible-Class Submarine INS William: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Robert: Invincible-Class Submarine INS George: Invincible-Class Submarine INS John: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Amy: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Bruce conducting sea trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 AEROSPACE DEFENSE COMMAND The ADC has developed two additional radar systems to be used to defend Ireland and her assets from attack. The first system is the Mobile Search & Tracking Radar (MSTR) which is able to coordinate with already existing systems to track incoming aircraft, missiles, and ballistic threats. The second system is the Mobile Targeting Radar (MTR) which coordinates with air defense weapons systems to launch countermeasures against incoming threats. These systems will be deployed through the country in classified locations. Mobile Search & Tracking Radar (MSTR) Mobile Targeting Radar (MTR) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 ARMY PRIVATE: The Army has developed the ARH-6 Helicopter. This aircraft will fill the Attack Reconnaissance Helicopter requirement for combat aviation. General Characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 32.6 ft (9.80 m) Rotor diameter: 27.4 ft (8.30 m) Height: 9.8 ft (3.0 m) Empty weight: 1,591 lb (722 kg) Useful load: 1,509 lb (684 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 3,100 lb (1,406 kg) Powerplant: 1 × One T63-A-5A or T63-A-700 turboshaft, 425 shp (317 kW) takeoff power (derated); 375 shp (280 kW) continuous power Fuselage Length: 24.6 ft (7.50 m) Fuselage Width: 4.6 ft (1.4 m) Rotor systems: 6 blades on main rotor, 4 blades on tail rotor Useful fuel capacity: 62 US gal (242 L) or 403 lb (183 kg) Performance Maximum speed: 152 knots (175 mph, 282 km/h) Cruise speed: 135 knots (155 mph, 250 km/h) Range: 232 nmi (430 km, 267 mi)at 5,000 ft Service ceiling: 18,700 ft (5,700 m) Rate of climb: 2,061 ft/min (10.5 m/s) Armament Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) M230 Chain Gun Rockets: 2× LAU-68D/A 7-tubes rocket pods firing 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra 70 rocket projectiles Missiles: Anti-tank guided missile: 2× AGM-114 Hellfire Anti-air missile: 2× FIM-92 Stinger PUBLIC: The Army has announced that it will be reorganizing its combat unit structure. Further details will be released soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) ARMY PRIVATE: Minister of Defense Mr. Brendon Calbert and General of the Army Dominick Goffe have authorized the following reconfiguration of the Army unit structure. Corps of the Army Infantry Division (11,000) 1st Infantry Brigade (3300) (2 PER DIVISION) Engineer Battalion (500) HQ Company Military Intelligence Company Brigade Signals Company Combat Engineer Company Reconnaissance Squadron (300) HQ Troop Motorized Recon Troop Motorized Recon Troop Dismounted Recon Troop Fires Battalion (200) HQ Battery Fires Battery Fires Battery Target Acquisition Platoon Air Defense Battery Brigade Support Battalion (500) HQ Company Distribution Company Field Maintenance Company Medical Company Infantry Battalion (900) HQ Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Weapons Company Infantry Battalion (900) HQ Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Weapons Company 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team (2200) (2 PER DIVISION) Brigade Support Battalion (500) HQ Company Distribution Company Field Maintenance Company Medical Company Military Intelligence Company Signal Company Engineer Company Field Artillery Battalion (300) HQ Battery Howitzer Company (2 Guns) Howitzer Company (2 Guns) Howitzer Company (2 Guns) Weapons Locating Radar Section Air Defense and Antitank Section Reconnaissance Squadron (500) HQ Troop Mounted Recon Troop Mounted Recon Troop Mounted Recon Troop Surveillance Troop Infantry Stryker Battalion (300) HQ Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Infantry Stryker Battalion (300) HQ Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Infantry Stryker Battalion (300) HQ Company Rifle Company Rifle Company Rifle Company 1st Combat Aviation Brigade (1 PER DIVISION) HQ Company Aviation Attack Battalion (25 AH-64E) Reconnaissance Battalion (20 ARH-6) Aviation Assault Battalion (30 HELO-60M) General Aviation Battalion (20 HELO-60M) (12 HELO-47F) UAV Company (20 DQ-9 Drone) Aviation Support Battalion Armored Division (400 Tanks) 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) 4th Heavy Brigade Combat Team Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) 5th Heavy Brigade Combat Team Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks) Heavy Combat Battalion (20 tanks Army Ranger Wing (1,000) 1st Ranger Battalion (250/50) Headquarters and Headquarters Company Alpha Company (rifle) Bravo Company (rifle) Charlie Company (rifle) Delta Company (rifle) Echo Company (support) 2nd Ranger Battalion (250/50) Headquarters and Headquarters Company Alpha Company (rifle) Bravo Company (rifle) Charlie Company (rifle) Delta Company (rifle) Echo Company (support) 3rd Ranger Battalion (250/50) Headquarters and Headquarters Company Alpha Company (rifle) Bravo Company (rifle) Charlie Company (rifle) Delta Company (rifle) Echo Company (support) Special Troops Battalion (250/50) Headquarters and Headquarters Company Reconnaissance Company Communications Company Military Intelligence Company Selection and Training Company Edited March 3, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) NAVY PUBLIC: The Navy currently operates 3 Independence-Class Aircraft Carriers. The carrier strike group is a flexible naval force that can operate in confined waters or in the open ocean, during day and night, in all weather conditions. The principal role of the carrier and its air wing within the carrier strike group is to provide the primary offensive firepower, while the other ships provide defense and support. These roles are not exclusive, however. Other ships in the strike group sometimes undertake offensive operations (launching cruise missiles, for instance) and the carrier's air wing contributes to the strike group's defense (through combat air patrols and airborne anti-submarine efforts). Thus, from a command and control perspective, carrier strike groups are combat organized by mission rather than by platform. Missions of the carrier strike groups include: Power projection ashore against a wide range of strategic, operational, and tactical targets defended by sophisticated air defense systems, during day and night, in all weather conditions. Gaining and maintaining sea control including coastal regions, bounded seas, choke points, and the open ocean. Protection of commercial and military shipping. Protection of an Irish Marine Corps Amphibious Ready Group prior to or during an amphibious operation. Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR). Surveillance/Intelligence to achieve and maintain a comprehensive operational picture of the littoral environment, including surface, undersea, air, and relevant land areas of interest. Command and Control of assigned Irish and multinational forces. Establishing air superiority or air supremacy in an area by seizing and maintaining control of designated airspace. Theater ballistic missile defense (TBMD) of littoral areas and selected theater wide areas against attack. Operations in support of the peacetime presence mission, including supporting Irish diplomacy through cooperative engagement with designated allied forces, normal peacetime operations, and shows of force. Public Information about the Independence-Class Aircraft Carrier: General Displacement: 112,000 tons Length: 1,106 ft (337 m) Beam: 256 ft (78 m) Height: nearly 250 ft (76 m) Decks: 25 Propulsion: 2 × A1B nuclear reactor Speed: 30+ knots Range: Unlimited distance Complement: 2 Marine Expeditionary Units (4,000 Marines) Aircraft 36 x F-35C (3 squadrons) 24 x ELECAIR18 (2 squadrons) 10 x SEAHELO-60 10 x ROTO-22 10 x HELO-53E 5 x NAV1 Greyhound 5 x NAV2 5 x DX-47B Notes: Electromagnetic aircraft catapult (not steam) INS Dublin INS Peacemaker INS Independence Edited January 22, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 MINISTRY OF DEFENSE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED Due to recent military conflict in Europe, President Leonardo Kennedy has ordered the Armed Forces Alert Status to change to the following: Current DEFCON Status: DEFCON 2 Current THREAT Level: HIGH The President has also directed the Minister of Defense and the Military High Command to take the following actions: Activate all Reservists Deploy the 1st Carrier Strike Group to the North Sea Mobilize the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (10,000 Marines) Mobilize the 1st Fighter Squadron (12, F-22) Mobilize the 15th Electronic Combat Squadron (10, EC-130H) Mobilize the 1st Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) Mobilize the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron (15, RQ-4B) High alert status for HMX 9 Ballistic Missile launch sites High alert status for all Air Defense Systems All units are ordered to not initiate any military action unless otherwise directed to by the President or in self-defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) AEROSPACE DEFENSE COMMAND HIGHLY CLASSIFIED The ADC has developed the SAM-45S. It is an antiaircraft missile system with a fighting vehicle on caterpillar chassis. It will fill the Short Range Air Defense requirement. Characteristics The affected area: range: 1 to 15 km height: from 0.01 to 10 km The time of reaction: 4,8 Max. target speed 700 m/s Number of simultaneously engaged targets: 4 Maximum overload missiles: 30 (g) Flight speed missiles..800 700 m/s Minimum of EPR objectives 0,05 м2 Guidance system antijamming commands via radio Number of targeted channels 4 The number of missiles on combat vehicle 8 rockets Year of development 2008 The crew of 3 persons Power reserve of 500 km Mobility: the time the minimize / maximize - 3 minutes, exit to the combat mode of motion (after unfolding with the transition in motion and back into a fighting position) 9.7 seconds. Kill probabilities are quoted as: 0.92-0.95 against aircraft 0.80-0.96 against helicopters 0.60-0.90 against cruise missiles (with an effective range of around 5 km/3 miles) 0.70-0.90 against precision munitions (LGBs, glide bombs, etc.) 0.90 against UAVs The ADC has also developed the SAM-46S. It is an all-weather short-range anti-air missile, which can be used to intercept low-flight anti-ship missiles and aircraft. It has an Operational range of 12 km and flight ceiling of 6,000 m. Speed is 1200 m/s, and has semi-active radar, electro-optical sensors, and infrared search and track guidance systems. The ADC has developed the SAM-47LR. It is system designed to shoot down short, medium, and intermediate ballistic missiles in their terminal phase using a hit-to-kill approach. The missile carries no warhead but relies on the kinetic energy of the impact. SAM-47LR was designed to hit Scuds and similar weapons, but has a limited capability against ICBMs. The SAM-47LR Radar is an X-Band Radar developed and built at the Integrated Air Defense Facility. The ADC has developed the TADR, Tactical Air Defense Radar. Main Capabilities: This 3D portable radar detects a wide variety of flying platforms including low level high-speed fighter aircraft, hovering helicopters, low ultra-light aircraft and UAV's. The radar provides accurate range, azimuth and elevation angle measurements for each target, differentiating between aircraft and helicopters and classifying the helicopter type according to its blades returns. The TADR can be operated as a local Air Defense System providing warning and target designation to surface-to-Air weapon systems, including MANPADS. In addition, it can be also deployed as gap filler for supporting C3I centers for Air Traffic Control. Main Advantages: Track While Scan of up to 60 targets Operates 24/7 under all weather conditions Integrated with IFF Several radars can be fused into one integrated air surveillance picture Low weight 170Kg Low power consumption (750W) High mobility Integrated Asterix protocol Data transfer based on TCP/IP Extensive BIT Easy to operate PC-based control unit & display Standard power source Fast and easy deployment (in less then 15 min.) Edited January 12, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 CYBER DEFENSE COMMAND Minister of Defense Mr. Brendon Calbert has established the Cyber Defense Command. This contingent of the Air Force will protect the Republic of Ireland against any cyber attack on private or government property. Lt. Gen. Alexandro Ruddy has been appointed as commander. ELS-8910 Cyber Intelligence System The ELS-8910 is a modular Cyber Intelligence System for law enforcement agencies, homeland security, military and intelligence organizations. The system supports the full intelligence cycle including: data interception, extraction, correlation, fusion, analysis and storage, for both strategic and tactical operations. The Cyber Intelligence System includes the following subsystems: Interception strategic and backbone probing, generic off-the-air and long-range wireless interceptors, covering the cyberspace and the telecom domains, mass production and pinpoint targeting. ELTA solutions address the challenges of modern communication intelligence by handling mass of data and overcoming encryption and anonymity. Signal Analysis & Production: production and extraction of content and met a-data, using advanced protocols, How and session analysis algorithms, powered by a dynamically expandable library, containing thousands of protocols, file-formats, social networks, computer, Web and mobile applications. Intelligence Center (I-SMART): enabling the operator to define targets for pinpoint surveillance, and to monitor the targets activities as Web sessions, including meta-data and content. I-SMART operator uses sophisticated tools to search intercepted content and meta-data by key words, and to view target locations on maps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 AIR FORCE Air Force Gen. Reuben Clyburn has authorized the expansion of the bombing capabilities of the 4th and 5th Bombing Wings. They are now organized as the following: 4th Bomb Wing o 1st Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) o 2nd Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) o 3rd Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) o 4th Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) o 5th Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) o 6th Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) o 7th Bomb Squadron (12, B-1B) 5th Bomb Wing o 1st Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 2nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 3rd Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 4th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 5th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 6th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 7th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 10th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 11th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) o 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (12, Sukhoi Su-34) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 AIR FORCE The Air Force has developed the HELO-725 to fulfill the medium helicopter capability requirement. It can carry up to 29 seated troops along with two crew, depending on customer configuration. The helicopter is marketed for troop transport, casualty evacuation, and combat search and rescue duties. The helicopter can be fitted with removable armour plating to protect the troops and is powered by two Turbomeca Makila 1A4 turboshaft engines mounted over the cabin, which feature a dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. They can be fitted with an anti-icing system to enable the aircraft to operate in very cold climates. Other improvements include a reinforced main rotor gearbox and an all glass cockpit. The cockpit is equipped with an integrated display system featuring a digital map and Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays. The helicopter has day and night time search and rescue capabilities by way of a search radar and Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR). It has a maximum range of 715nm. The EC 725 can be fitted with the following military equipment and armaments: 2 × 7.62 mm FN MAG machine guns mounted within forward left and right windows. 2 × 68 mm (2.75") Thales Brandt or Forges Zeebrugge side mounted rocket launchers, each with 19 rockets. 2 × 20 mm pod-mounted GIAT cannons with 180 rounds. Dassault Electronique EWR-99 FRUIT RWR radar warning receiver. Alkan ELIPS multi-purpose chaff/flare dispenser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) ARMY The army has introduced new weaponry to its ground units. These were purchased from Selenarctos corporations. AT4/AT-4 CS 84mm Recoilless Rifle The AT4 is a light anti-tank weapon. It was developed by the SSDC and transferred to Southern Firearms after the interim government broke up the SSDC. Crew: 1 Range: 300m Unloaded Mass: 6.7kg (unloaded) XM1203 155mm Non-Line-of-Sight-Cannon Primary Armament: 155mm bore cannon Crew: 2 Mass: 18,000kg Edited January 15, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) MINISTRY OF DEFENSE PRIVATE: With the recent acquisition of the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Defense has reorganized its units and have been relocated to different areas. The army, navy, air force, and marine corps all have units and personnel in Ireland, Scotland, and England. President Leonardo Kennedy has ordered the 1st Carrier Strike Group to return to Naval Station Dublin and has deployed the 3rd Carrier Strike Group to the North Sea to monitor the current European War. The Defense Forces Alert Status will remain at DEFCON 2. 3rd Carrier Strike Group: Naval Station Aberdeen INS Independence : Independence-Class Aircraft Carrier INS Eithne: Delta-Class Cruiser INS Beckett: Delta-Class Cruiser INS Mohawk: Hydra-Class Frigate INS Black Eagle: Freedom-Class Destroyer INS Mortar: Freedom-Class Destroyer INS William: Invincible-Class Submarine INS Robert: Invincible-Class Submarine [OOC- for new locations and organization please see previous page of this thread.] Edited January 17, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 ARMY PRIVATE: The Army has developed the Anit-Tank V1 LAW. It is a short-range fire-and-forget anti-tank missile launcher. Designed for use by infantry, theAnit-Tank V1 LAW is shoulder fired and disposable, firing just once before being needed to be disposed of. Specifications: Caliber: 115/150 mm Weight: 12.5 kg Muzzle velocity: Initial: 40 m/s Maximum: Subsonic Range: Minimum: 20 m Maximum: 1000 m Guidance: Predicted Line Of Sight (PLOS) / inertial guidance Warhead: Combined overfly top attack / direct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 AIR FORCE PRIVATE: The Air Force has developed the RC-135W Rivet Joint and WC-135 Constant Phoenix. The RC-135W is a large reconnaissance aircraft built by Dublin Air Corps. and used by the Air Force to support theater and national level intelligence consumers with near real-time on-scene collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. The WC-135 Constant Phoenix is a special purpose aircraft used by the Air Force. Its mission is to collect samples from the atmosphere for the purpose of detecting and identifying nuclear explosions. RC-135W Specifications: General characteristics Crew: 27: 3 pilots, 2 navigators, 22 rear-crew members[31] Length: 136 ft 3 in (41.53 m) Wingspan: 130 ft 10 in (39.88 m) Height: 41 ft 8 in (12.70 m) Wing area: 2,433 ft² (226 m²) Empty weight: 98,466 lb (44,663 kg) Loaded weight: 297,000 lb (135,000 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 322,500 lb (146,000 kg) Powerplant: 4 × CFM International F-108-CF-201 turbofan engines, 22,000 lbf (96 kN) each Performance Maximum speed: 580 mph (933 km/h) Range: 3,450 mi (5,550 km) Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,200 m) Rate of climb: 4,900 ft/min (1,490 m/min) WC-135 Specifications: General characteristics Crew: varies with mission Length: 139 ft 11 in (42.6 m) Wingspan: 130 ft 10 in (39.9 m) Height: 42 ft (12.8 m) Wing area: 2,433 ft² (226 m²) Max. takeoff weight: 300,500 lb (136,300 kg) Powerplant: 4 × Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-9 turbofan with thrust reversers, 16,050 lbf (71.4 kN) each Performance Maximum speed: 350 knots (648 km/h) Range: 4000 miles (6437 km) Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,200 m) Wing loading: 123.5 lb/ft² (603 kg/m²) Thrust/weight: 0.21 Armament None RC-135W Rivet Joint WC-135 Constant Phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) AIR FORCE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED: The Air Force has developed the B-2 Royal Bomber. It is a strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses; it is able to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons (however Ireland has no nuclear weapons). The bomber has a crew of two and can drop up to eighty 500 lb (230 kg)-class JDAM GPS-guided bombs. The B-2R is the only aircraft that can carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration. The B-2R is capable of all-altitude attack missions up to 50,000 ft, with a range of more than 6,000 nautical miles unrefuelled and over 10,000 nautical miles with one refueling. Specifications: General characteristics Crew: 2: pilot and commander (co-pilot) Length: 69 ft (21.0 m) Wingspan: 172 ft (52.4 m) Height: 17 ft (5.18 m) Wing area: 5,140 ft² (478 m²) Empty weight: 158,000 lb (71,700 kg) Loaded weight: 336,500 lb (152,200 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 376,000 lb (170,600 kg) Powerplant: 4 × General Electric F118-GE-100 non-afterburning turbofans, 17,300 lbf (77 kN) each Fuel Capacity: 167,000 pounds (75,750 kg) Performance Maximum speed: Mach 0.95 (550 knots, 630 mph, 1,010 km/h) at 40,000 ft altitude / Mach 0.95 at sea level Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (487 knots, 560 mph, 900 km/h) at 40,000 ft altitude Range: 6,000 nmi (11,100 km (6,900 mi)) Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,200 m) Wing loading: 67.3 lb/ft² (329 kg/m²) Thrust/weight: 0.205 Armament 2 internal bays for 50,000 lb (23,000 kg) of ordnance and payload[60] 80× 500 lb class bombs (Mk-82, GBU-38) mounted on Bomb Rack Assembly (BRA) 36× 750 lb CBU class bombs on BRA 16× 2000 lb class bombs (Mk-84, GBU-31) mounted on Rotary Launcher Assembly (RLA) Edited February 12, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) AIR FORCE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED: The Air Force has developed the Rafale Multirole Fighter. It is a twin-engine, canard delta-wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dublin Air Corp. Dublic Air Corps. describes the Rafale as being an omnirole fighter, with a high level of agility, capable of simultaneously performing air supremacy, interdiction, reconnaissance, and airborne nuclear deterrent missions. Its wings are a combined delta wing with active close-coupled canard to maximize maneuverability, the aircraft is capable of withstanding 9 g or −3 g. The Rafale is an aerodynamically unstable aircraft, thus digital fly-by-wire flight controls are employed to artificially enforce and maintain stability.The aircraft's canards also act to reduce the minimum landing speed to 115 knots (213 km/h; 132 mph), while in flight, airspeeds as low as 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) have been observed during training missions. Although not a full-aspect stealth aircraft, the cost of which was viewed as unacceptably excessive, the Rafale was designed for a reduced radar cross-section (RCS) and infra-red signature. In order to reduce the RCS, changes from the initial technology demonstrator include a reduction in the size of the tail-fin, fuselage reshaping, repositioning of the engine air inlets underneath the aircraft's wing, and the extensive use of composite materials and serrated patterns for the construction of the trailing edges of the wings and canards. The Rafale MRF will be equipped for air-to-air interceptor combat duties, but is capable for air-to-ground operations. General Characteristics: Crew: 2 Length: 15.27 m (50.1 ft) Wingspan: 10.80 m (35.4 ft) Height: 5.34 m (17.5 ft) Wing area: 45.7 m² (492 ft²) Empty weight: B: 9,770 kilograms (21,500 lb) Loaded weight: 14,016 kg (30,900 lb) Max. takeoff weight: 24,500 kg (C/D), 22,200 kg (M) (54,000 lb) Powerplant: 2 × Snecma M88-2 turbofans Dry thrust: 50.04 kN (11,250 lbf) each Thrust with afterburner: 75.62 kN (17,000 lbf) each Fuel capacity: 4,700 kg (10,360 lb) internal Performance Maximum speed: High altitude: Mach 1.8 (1,912 km/h, 1,032 knots) Low altitude: Mach 1.1 (1,390 km/h, 750 knots) Range: 3,700+ km (2,000+ nmi) Combat radius: 1,852+ km (1,000+ nmi)on penetration mission Service ceiling: 15,235 m (50,000 ft) Rate of climb: 304.8+ m/s (60,000+ ft/min) Wing loading: 306 kg/m² (62.8 lb/ft²) Thrust/weight: 0.988 (100% fuel, 2 EM A2A missile, 2 IR A2A missile) Armament Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GIAT 30/719B autocannon with 125 rounds Hardpoints: 14 for Air Force versions, external fuel and ordnance and provisions to carry combinations of: Missiles: MBDA MICA IR or EM or Magic II and MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles in the future Air-to-ground: MBDA Apache or Storm Shadow-SCALP EG or AASM-Hammer or GBU-12 Paveway II or GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II GBU-24 Paveway III AS-30L Air-to-surface: AM 39-Exocet Other: Thales Damocles targeting pod AREOS (Airborne Recce Observation System)reconnaissance pod up to 5 drop tanks The Rafale can also carry a buddy-buddy refuelling pod Avionics Thales RBE2 radar Thales SPECTRA electronic warfare system. Thales/SAGEM-OSF Optronique Secteur Frontal infra-red search and track system. Edited February 12, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) MINISTRY OF DEFENSE CLASSIFIED: Notification was received from the Noorse government that naval assets would be deployed around the United Republic of Ireland. Since the armed force's alert status was already on DEFCON 2 response to this incursion would be swift. The 3rd Carrier Strike Group was already deployed to the North Sea and would intercept and identify any Noorse ships trying to move west. The 2nd Carrier Strike Group stationed at Naval Station Portsmouth, would be given orders to deploy to the English Channel and block any incoming Noorse ships. A squadron of Rafale MRF from Air Base Lerwick would deploy with AM 39-Exocet anti-ship missiles to the English Channel. Another would be put on high alert and given orders to intercept any foreign naval ships trying to pass between Lerwick and the Faroe Islands. Seeing as there was no official declaration of war from wither side, military units were given orders to NOT fire unless fired upon. All incoming foreign ships would be identified and advised to return to their original port so as to avoid another European armed conflict. INS Peacemaker, 2nd Carrier Strike Group INS Independence, 3rd Carrier Strike Group Edited January 21, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 MINISTRY OF DEFENSE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED: The Army and Aerospace Defense Command have recently received new equipment from Hershey Defense. The Army has acquired the M1A2 VEP Abrams Tank. This will replace the current M1A2 tank and will be placed in storage. The M1A2 VEP will provide the Abrams with a much more lethal and survivable combat abilities. The first aspect improved will be armament, with the replacement of the M256 120mm Cannon with the L/55 120 mm Cannon, increasing the range and lethality of it's main gun armament. The upgraded weapons also comes with upgraded fire-control and optics equipment, a improved gun stabilizer, as well as installing a small millimeter band radar system for missile warning, target tracking and active defense systems. The new optics are a vast improvement on older systems and are given to both the gunner and tank commander that can be used to quickly identify and hit targets designated by the commander. The new system will have a 'lock on' mode allowing the tank to automatically track and engage targets accurately to almost 10km while on the move. Defense improvements are the addition of 4th generation depleted uranium armor and the installation of MVAPS-ADS and MVAPS-PDS as a baseline requirement for all main battle tanks increasing their defensive capabilities with the option to add other MVAPS modules when needed. The MVAPS-ADS and PDS are slated to be deployed on all other operational armored vehicles as well. The ADC has acquired the MIM-23X Super Hawk SAM. The MIM-23 X Super Hawk surface to air missile is the ultimate legacy of the MIM-23 Hawk missile system. Resembling the original system only in name and appearance, it is a highly upgraded advanced anti-aircraft missile system with the performance and ability to engage the newest high performance aircraft. With a range of 120km it is a long range surface to air missile that is meant to supplement the medium range MIM-120 SLAMRAAM. In addition to aircraft and cruise missiles, the MIM-23X is highly capable against tactical and medium range ballistic missiles. The missile itself has three guidance modes which expands its capabilities. It retains its original semi-active radar homing guidance while being equipped with a new active radar seeker with anti-radiation capabilities along with a backup infrared homing capability. The MIM-23X is compatible with the same launchers as the SLAMRAAM, allowing for a mix of the two and their capabilities. Super Hawk missiles are able to be deployed on a wide variety of vehicles and fixed systems. The ADC has also acquired the MIM-120B SLAMRAAM. The Surfaced Launched AMRAAM (SLAMRAAM) is derived from the AIM-120 AMRAAM, an air to air missile used by fighter aircraft. Chosen partly to simplify logistics but primarily for its performance, the MIM-120B model is a high performance medium range surface to air missile. With a range of 50km, it is highly capable against fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and UAVs. Like all new air defense systems, the SLAMRAAM's detection and fire-control is compatible with most new radars and equipment used by the Commonwealth military. Missiles can be launched at a distance away from tracking and fire control radars via the Battlenet or fiber-optic wires up to 2km away. The missile itself doesn't entirely rely on guidance from a separate radar, having its own radar seeker, but does need external radar sources to maintain accuracy during the terminal guidance phase. The seeker also has a backup anti-radiation capability, allowing it to home in on jamming emitters or active radars. A very versatile platform, the SLAMRAAM can be mounted on a number of different vehicles and stationary launchers providing a high level of mobility. Versions also allow for an box launcher to better protect the missile, often used at long term stationary sites. The Aerospace Defense Command will strategically place these new systems across Ireland, Scotland, and England. The ADC has also completed the installation of air defense systems and radars in the United Kingdom with already existing platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 ARMY PRIVATE: Irish Brigade Inc. has developed the Buffalo MPV for the Army. The Buffalo MPV is a wheeled mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored vehicle. The Buffalo MPV is fitted with a large articulated arm, used for ordnance disposal. Personnel operate the Buffalo’s 30-foot robotic arm and claw from within the armoured hull via a mounted camera and sensory equipment, to safely dispose of mines and IEDs. Specifications Weight 45,320 lb (20,560 kg) (curb weight)[1] 56,000 lb (25,000 kg) (max weight)[1] Length 27 ft (8.2 m) Width 8.5 ft (2.6 m) Height 13 ft (4.0 m) Crew 2+4 Armor All wheels and centerline mine protected Engine Mack ASET AI-400 I6 330 KW (450 HP) Payload capacity 38,680 lb Transmission Allison HD-4560P automatic Suspension 6x6 wheeled Ground clearance 15 in (410 mm) Fuel capacity 85 gal Operational range 300 mi (483 km) Speed 65 mph (105 km/h) AIR FORCE PRIVATE: Dublin Air Corps. has developed the BH Nano for the Air Force and Army. The BH Nano is a military micro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).The unit measures around 10 × 2.5 cm (4 × 1 in) and provides troops on the ground with local situational awareness. They are small enough to fit in one hand and weigh just over half an ounce (16 gm-including batteries). The UAV is equipped with a camera which gives the operator full-motion video and still images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Classified With the purchase of weaponry from Hershey Defense Systems, the company would provide technical and support personnel to accompany the equipment and keep them in running order. In addition to this the Commonwealth military would provide over a thousand advisers to train the Irish military on the new systems they had just purchased. Edited January 22, 2014 by MostGloriousLeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 The military advisors from the American Commonwealth would be brought to all necessary military installations and all their needs would be accomadated by the Ministry of Defense. Complementary Guinness would be provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) NAVY HIGHLY CLASSIFIED: AMD Josue Marty has commissioned the Guardian-Class Destroyers for the Carrier Strike Groups. The Guardian-Class of guided missile destroyers (DDGs) is the Irish Navy's first class of destroyer built around the Aegis Combat System and the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar. Their Aegis radar differs from a traditional rotating radar that mechanically rotates 360 degrees for each "sweep" scan of the airspace which allows continual tracking of targets. The system's computer control also allows centralization of the previously separate tracking and targeting functions. The system is also resistant to electronic counter-measures. Their standalone Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers give them an anti-ship capability with a range in excess of 64 nm. The 5"/54 caliber Mark 45 gun, in conjunction with the Mark 34 Gun Weapon System, is an anti-ship weapon which can also be used for close-in air contacts or to support forces ashore with Naval Gun-Fire Support (NGF), with a range of up to 20 miles and capable of firing 20 rounds per minute. The class' Sparrow missile provide point defense against missiles and aircraft while the Standard Missile provides area anti-aircraft defense, additionally the ship has an electronics warfare suite that provides passive detection and decoy countermeasures. The Guardian-Class are multi-mission ships with a combination of an advanced anti-submarine warfare system, land attack cruise missiles, ship-to-ship missiles, and advanced anti-aircraft missiles. The 3 ships commissioned are INS Daring, INS Voyager, and INS Mortar. General Characteristics: Crew: 303 Displacement: 9,200 t (9,100 long tons; 10,100 short tons) Length: 509 ft (155 m) Beam: 66 ft (20 m) Draft: 30.5 ft (9.3 m) Propulsion: 4 General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines each generating 27,000 shp (20,000 kW); coupled to two shafts, each driving a five-bladed reversible controllable pitch propeller; (Total output: 108,000 shp (81,000 kW)) Speed: 30+ knots Range: 4,500 nm Complement: Crew Armament Missiles: 96 cell Mk 41 VLS: *BGM-109 Tomahawk *RIM-66M Standard medium range SAM (has an ASuW mode) *RIM-161 Standard Ballistic missile defense missile for Aegis BMD *RIM-162 ESSM SAM *RUM-139 Vertical Launch ASROC *RIM-174A Standard ERAM Guns: 1 × 5-inch (127-mm)/62 Mk-45 mod 4 (lightweight gun) 1 × (DDG-85 onwards) 20 mm Phalanx CIWS 2 × 25 mm M242 Bushmaster cannons Torpedoes: 2 × Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes Sensors and processing systems AN/SPY-1D 3D Radar AN/SPS-67(V)2 Surface Search Radar AN/SPS-73(V)12 Surface Search Radar AN/SQS-53C Sonar Array AN/SQR-19 Tactical Towed Array Sonar AN/SQQ-28 LAMPS III Shipboard System AN/SLQ-32(V)2 Electronic Warfare System AN/SLQ-25 Nixie Torpedo Countermeasures MK 36 MOD 12 Decoy Launching System AN/SLQ-39 CHAFF Buoys Aircraft 2 x SEAHELO-60 Edited February 12, 2014 by lkfht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 ARMY The Army has decided to phaseout the HUMVEE in its infantry units entirely. They will be replaced by already exiting JLTVs or Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. The Humvee was not designed to be an armored combat and scout vehicle but has been employed as one, whereas the JLTV will be designed from the ground up for this role. JLTV is transportable by sea, rail, and air. The JLTV will be transportable on all classes of ocean-going transport ships with minimal dis-assembly. It is required to be rail-transportable on CONUS and NATO country railways. Air transportability will be by fixed-wing aircraft as large as or larger than the C-130 Hercules and sling-loadable with rotary-wing aircraft such as the CH-47/MH-47, and CH-53. The ambulance variant must be air-dropable by C-5 and C-17 fixed-wing aircraft. The JLTV utilizes signature reduction techniques and materials. The JLTV mounts up to four M7 Light Vehicle Obscuration Smoke Systems. The JLTV is designed with a base structure called an A-structure and B-kit armor that provides higher protection levels. JLTV also incorporate various additional survivability technologies to meet requirements.The JLTV is designed to accept transparent window armor. To prevent casualties due to fires, the fuel tanks are mounted outside the crew compartment and are required to be self-sealing. Fires in the engine compartment are to be detected and extinguished within 10 seconds to minimize vehicle damage. In addition, the driver also has access to a small portable fire extinguisher. A total of 200,000 units will be delivered to the Army and Marine Corps. The 150,000 units of HUMVEES will be placed in storage and possibly sold to other entities interested for a VERY cheap price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkfht Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 NAVY PRIVATE: The Navy has established the Military Sealift Command. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is an Irish Navy organization that controls most of the replenishment and military transport ships of the Navy. Military Sealift Command ships are made up of a core fleet of ships owned by the Irish Navy. The Navy ships are in service with the prefix I.S.S. (Irish Supply Ship), rather than in commission (a INS prefix), have hull numbers as an equivalent commissioned ship would have with the prefix T- and are civilian manned by either civil service mariners or contract crews as is the case of the special mission ships. All replenishment ships are stationed at already existing naval stations across the country. The MSC currently operates 20 Support-Class Replenishment Ships. Support-Class Replenishment Ship General characteristics Displacement： 19700 tons (empty), 49000 tons (full) Length： 229.7 m Beam： 32.6 m Draft: 11.7 m Export power： 78.33MW Maximum speed： 25 knots Range： 6000 nm Complement： 40 officers + 667 enlisted Propulsion： 4 x LM-2500 Cargo Capacity Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM): 1,965,600 US gallons (7,441,000 l) JP-5 fuel: 2,620,800 US gallons (9,921,000 l) Bottled gas: 800 bottles Ordnance stowage: 2,150 short tons (1,950 t) Chill and freeze stowage: 400 short tons (360 t) Water: 20,000 US gallons (76,000 l) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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