The Falklands thread

Rameses · 10 Feb 2012 at 22:46

I thought we had an attack sub not a Vanguard stationed there, unofficially of course, but with the arrival of the '45 I'd be feeling pretty safe if I were a resident on the Island, regardless of what posturing they're (Arg) trying to show around the world & at the UN.

Firestar_3x · 10 Feb 2012 at 22:48

It's impossible to know, i've not managed to drag too many storys out of the x submariners which work for us however the list of countrys they vist on one tour is quite extensive.

daver · 10 Feb 2012 at 22:58

AmTechFox said:
I thought we had an attack sub not a Vanguard stationed there, unofficially of course, but with the arrival of the '45 I'd be feeling pretty safe if I were a resident on the Island, regardless of what posturing they're (Arg) trying to show around the world & at the UN.

Its been widely reported although not officialy confirmed that its a Trafalgar class, either Tireless or Turbulent.

The press are pretty much working on the process of elimination. i.e they know which SSNs are in port, they know Astute is on trials in the west indies, they know one is in the gulf

[TW]Fox · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:03

They really are trying to milk this for all its worth. A threat to global security, just what on earth? They seem to want to convince the world we want to nuke them or something. Why do they keep going on about giving peace a chance, the only way we would use force is if they invaded again and they know this.

Surely everyone can see right through this?

Firestar_3x · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:05

I hope everyone is reading it that way.

SKYNHEDD · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:09

[TW]Fox;21240116 said:
They really are trying to milk this for all its worth. A threat to global security, just what on earth? They seem to want to convince the world we want to nuke them or something. Why do they keep going on about giving peace a chance, the only way we would use force is if they invaded again and they know this.

Surely everyone can see right through this?

I think the penny is dropping now, even among the warmongers.

I took it semi seriously until I saw the transcript from her speech where she said the Falklands were a global issue.

At that point I literally LOL'd, and thought "silly Argies"

[TW]Fox · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:09

It's just a complete farce.

physichull · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:20

[TW]Fox;21240165 said:
It's just a complete farce.

Gives her govt a public approvals rating boost though doesnt it. Surely this is why they are getting all flustered.

TicTac · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:22

Exactly it I think, pick a "cause" that most people feel strongly about and hope they forget all the other troubles.

physichull · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:22

[TW]Fox;21240116 said:
They really are trying to milk this for all its worth. A threat to global security, just what on earth? They seem to want to convince the world we want to nuke them or something. Why do they keep going on about giving peace a chance, the only way we would use force is if they invaded again and they know this.

Surely everyone can see right through this?

Aye. I completely agree and cant see this getting much consideration with the UN either. Besides, the UN always seems to get undermined in one way or another at vfhe moment so what is the point. The Syria veto case being a prime example.

FoxEye · 10 Feb 2012 at 23:55

Over Clocker said:
I think you will find that a the Chinese or Russians have nothing that could get close to a Type 45

Strikes me as a tad over-confident.

Even if our stuff is a lot more advanced, luck can always play a part... as can bad tactics/ decisions.

I thought the Russians had some bad-ass torpedos too... Shkval it's called?

Admittedly I know nothing of military hardware

The Funktopus · 11 Feb 2012 at 01:03

This is all getting really rather silly now, and I'm rather surprised that the Argies honestly expect the rest of the world to believe that we're apparently going to nuke them over the Falklands. If I were Argentinian I'd be mortified at the nonsense my government were spouting over the issue.

Scuzi · 11 Feb 2012 at 02:28

"HMS Dauntless is being sent to the South Atlantic as part of routine operations."

EdGey · 11 Feb 2012 at 03:42

The Funktopus said:
This is all getting really rather silly now, and I'm rather surprised that the Argies honestly expect the rest of the world to believe that we're apparently going to nuke them over the Falklands. If I were Argentinian I'd be mortified at the nonsense my government were spouting over the issue.

Genuine laugh from me.

Me too...

K1LLSW1TCH · 11 Feb 2012 at 03:54

Silly Argentina, surely they have more pressing concerns than this.

fadetoblack · 11 Feb 2012 at 07:18

Let's boycot corn beef that a teach them!!!

fadetoblack · 11 Feb 2012 at 07:21

FoxEye said:
Strikes me as a tad over-confident.

Even if our stuff is a lot more advanced, luck can always play a part... as can bad tactics/ decisions.

I thought the Russians had some bad-ass torpedos too... Shkval it's called?

Admittedly I know nothing of military hardware

They do it's called Type 052C destroyer

K1LLSW1TCH · 11 Feb 2012 at 07:26

Surely the presence of a nuclear submarine would deter any thoughts they might have of invading British soil. Obviously we wouldn't launch a nuclear missile at them in a million years over something like this, but it's mere presence should be a deterrence at least.

Nate75 · 11 Feb 2012 at 07:27

sabre rattling?

Freakbro · 11 Feb 2012 at 07:40

K1LLSW1TCH said:
Surely the presence of a nuclear submarine would deter any thoughts they might have of invading British soil. Obviously we wouldn't launch a nuclear missile at them in a million years over something like this, but it's mere presence should be a deterrence at least.

But if we won't use it, how is it a deterrent?