The Royal Navy have confirmed that the names of two new fast patrol boats, which will be based in Gibraltar, will be HMS Dagger and HMS Cutlass.

According to a news release, Dagger is a name new to the Royal Navy.

“It was due to have been assigned to a weapon-class anti-submarine escort in late World War 2. But, the conflict ended and the ship was cancelled. Only one previous HMS Cutlass has served under the White Ensign. During the 1970s with her sisters Scimitar and Sabre, not the same vessels which later served in Gibraltar.

She was used to train Royal Navy and NATO warships to deal with the threat of fast missile/torpedo craft as part of the First Fast Training Boat Squadron.”

 

The Royal Navy also provided the following stats on the craft.

  • Powered by 3x Volvo D13-1000 engines (each producing 1,000hp) and 3x MJP350X water jets
  • 6 crew (plus 6 passengers)
  • up to 40 knots
  • initially will carry 3x purpose machine gun (1 on fore deck, 2 off deck), will be fitted for (but not with) the 0.50cal heavy machine guns
  • Length: 19.0m.
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Lisa has a degree in Media & Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University and works with industry news, sifting through press releases in addition to moderating website comments.

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  1. Bravo, edged weapons seems a good naming convention for patrol boats – BMT have a family of these patrol boat designs of assorted sizes, many in use by Bahrein and Qatar. Can see them replacing P2000s in due course.

  2. “Fitted for (but not with)” How much fitting for does a 50 cal actually require ? Is there a big cost saving ? …. just asking out of genuine interest until the Daily Star runs an article along the lines of “Royal Navy shows off it’s latest Battleships” !!! ( it’s a joke BTW just in case anyone a bit dim doesn’t realise ).

      • Size and stabilty of the platform will depend on the weapon fit and the 20mm would seem to large to be fitted, ammo storage etc. Trust me, there’s no hype about the 50 cal, it’s a fucking beast, one which is accurate and has a stunning capacity to penetrate, and in single shot it’s very accurate and very cost effective.

        • Can’t argue with that.
          The RN operators have been crying out for it for years as we saw the RMs using it.
          Inversley, the RM operators where crying out for the RNs mini guns because of the insane volume of fire they put out to suppress and chew stuff up.

          Either way the RN has 50 cals on most platforms now and the RM could fit mini guns to ORKs if they wanted to.

          Now if the RN had 3 barrel 50 cal Gecal gatling guns…. 🤗

          • Likewise seeing the Chinook miniguns in action on approach, always wanted one. Get the “predater” version, man mounted with big cigar and airborne tash!

            And how about helmet mounted CAMM missiles, with shoulder launched land attack missile. Should keep the naysayers about weaponry and armament happy 😁.

          • So basically we need to develop a real life Iron Man. I’d vote for that… Moustache should be compulsory BTW…

          • The gay is strong in you two… just saying 😉

            Helmet mounted Camm? Why not a back pack TLAM?

      • Over hyped by people who’ve never made contact with one. Crap weapon in my opinion unless gyro mounted. Pintle or low mount one and you might as well just use a L129, you’ll get rounds on target quicker.
        20mm RWS is a far better solution for boats

        • Realy, loved it myself, solid, clunky and an ideal FSG weapon, a heavy round with a decent effect at range, although ammo quality could be an issue, as with cleanilness. Now L129, beautiful, how long did it take to realise that 7.62 is needed to cover the 400-800 metre engagements. 5.56 was never a decent option, for NATO, at any level. Always remember the SLR (old git I know) accurate, effective and can put people down. Cheers.

    • Personally, l think these boats should be unarmed and painted bright red. Why would we want to frighten nice Spanish people with aggressive battleships? Putting weapons of mass destruction such as GPMG’s on things can only invite trouble.
      And as for having diesel engines? They should have masts and sails with solar power. It is very unimaginative to have Doris saying one thing to the world and the navy doing the opposite.

      • You should start a petition to have the frigate fleet return to sail power and good ol’ cannon. Helicopters and missiles are far too polluting to form the main armament of a green warship, plus current ships only have a single main gun!

        • lol! Yeah, did you hear Victory is on standby to replace Fat Lizzy going to China? Yeah, they are scared it will spring another leak.

    • I’ll await the backlash but surely the aim of any class of armed fighting ship is not to match the probable threat but to overpower the probable threat its tasked with dealing with. If the threat is terrorism or drug smugglers etc armed with AK’s and GPMG then having something next level up to overpower the threat relatively safely for the crew…..in line with the principles of ALARP…. should apply to the duty of care of the crew.

      • Hello mate, I guess it’s all a bit of a Grey area in the case of these two though, It’s not like Spain is Aggressive other than a few little digs and pokes, I guess the real threat would be Terrorists/Special Forces from other States in which case they would be Ideal around Gib Waters.

        • Or terrorists making the hop from N Africa. Spain is not an issue. But plenty of cases of heavily armed terrorists coming ashore and shooting up beaches full of tourists. ..think it was in Tunisia and was it Egypt….never mind the Cole.

          P

    • Same mounting pedestal fitted to the deck.
      Different trainable part on top of the pedestal for different weapons be it GPMG, 50, or any other small arms.
      Ammo stowage wise no real difference. 7.62 comes in a slab of 8 thin H83 boxes, 50 cal comes in a single H82 box, same length and height but double the width of a H83.

      Oh the joys of being the OOQ and looking after magazines and the Ammo in them never leaves you!

      • Mate I really enjoy reading your posts, you could write Volumes about Weapons and so much more. Keep up the great work.

          • Personally I’m not that bothered what you think one little bit, not a fan of Racist’s however you try to cover it up mate. I do enjoy reading actual defence related comments on here rather than having to read your hate filled and Troll like contributions, which incidentally are all you seem to contribute here.

          • Herodigitas or whoever is a racist. Claims to be half African. To have taught philosophy for thirty years and worked with side-scan sonar.
            Personally, I find him to be a tick like being. He enjoys the attention.
            Like you I enjoy some of the discussion on here, it’s educational, some volk really knows their stuff. The others? They lack that one thing veterans understand so well, black humour.

          • Well, I quite like him !!!! ….. No seriously I’m with you mate, Some have humour and enjoy the Banter, some just like to Troll and thrash around in a cesspit of self importance seeking as much attention as they can without actually contributing anything. Had loads of Trolling this morning, must be a record for this time of day ! Anyway, off out in a bit the Shooting Range is open again.

  4. Suspect the basic build will suffice for Scotland’s new navy once they secure indipendance.snp can then fund any upgrades when required.

  5. Not prestigious names in the history of the Royal Navy but I think they are a good choice all the same. They fit small but fast and nimble patrol boats well!

      • He is in a dark room with a headache. All that bile and bitterness gets to him. How long before he accuses us of being the same person? A lot do that on here lol!

        • Hope he has a comfy “Poe”……. To be fair though it takes a special kind of effort to come up with all that Bitterness and Bile !!!!!

          • I’m glad Nigel is showing his true colours. I thought it was just me he loved to hate 😄

          • Go on Troll, Educate me… Maybe we could talk about Trolling and Anti Jewish Views ?

          • Ha, Reckon ? lol….. I think you have just become an “Acolyte” mate….. there were a few others on here who became Targets of Mr Whiter than White and no-one else a while back ! But we soon upset Him by getting rid of his beloved “Down-Vote” Weapon…. Now all he has are harsh words and hatred of other site contributors, I don’t think there is one person he hasn’t picked a childish fight with on here. Personally I now enjoy this place much more knowing just how sad people (He) are (is). Take this thread, lots of great posts but then the Trolling starts…. never mind.

          • Yup, there was a nice Rhodesian guy on here a while back. The troll creatures had a pack session on him, totally uncalled for. Not heard from him since.
            Pity as a lot of the guys on here are older vets who fought in some nasty conflicts, they need an ear not vilifying.
            I try and ignore them but won’t put up with their kak for too long.
            Saw this morning that these boats are on a lease anyway. Guess the Archers are getting a bit long in the tooth now.

          • There’s been quite a few sadly over the years, allowed to ruin a good website because they don’t agree with someone’s opinion.

          • ‘We’ got rid of the down-vote facility! You had a very public breakdown…possibly alcohol fuelled and withdrew or were banned from the forum. Sole-Survivor suggested that this has happened on other forums as well!

          • 😄 I haven’t baited anyone. Some people you can talk to like an actual human being. And I’m sorry if you have a problem with ex RN talking about their experiences. Working with frontline fast jets, spending months at sea on board Invincible class aircraft carriers on global operations. Afghan, Iraq deployments, Red Flag exercises. You know, just run of the mill stuff really.

          • Look back at your endless comments to me, always baiting.

            I’ve served too, I just don’t bang on about it to gain sympathy from others on here. GROW UP and stay off the white wine and my posts, posting about me, which is classic troll behaviour. It’s soo simple to understand and to see.

          • Takes 2 to tango Nigel. Take some advice Nigel. Stop replying to yourself, and stop thinking you are smart because you can use Google. I don’t know you, you don’t know a thing about me.You might be a real nice guy for all I know. But you don’t come across that way in your comments. And you certainly don’t come across as sombody who served in the UK Armed Forces. You stay away from me, and I’ll offer you the same courtesy.

          • “You stay away from me, and I’ll offer you the same courtesy”, or reference too. Agreed I’ve asked you enough times on here and don’t ever question my service to my country.

          • Well don’t belittle those who have served. The jury is still out on you. Good day Nigel.

          • It’s the internet Dim Wit !!!! lol. You crack me up, you really do…. Is that your real name mate ? Are you on FB at all ? Would love to send a friend Request, maybe we could all get together !!! Discuss things over a nice Camp Fire….. you can bring the “Poe” if you want, if It’s not Full of Shit that is……………… 🙂 🙂 🙂

          • That whole replying to himself thing just seems to make him more angry !!!! Too many RF waves I think, or was that the other twat (sorry Troll ) on here ?

          • And that ladies and gentlemen, is a perfect example of Nigel Collins. Need i say anymore 🥴🤪.

        • “Join”? Is this a club? Man, I am Boer, we go where we want and say what we think. Deal with it.
          As for the Tars they are a laugh. More than can be said for you and a few others on here.
          I trusted Tars on ops. Good blokes.
          Now do one, I have an aversion to Engels called Nigel or Gavin.

          • Hello mate, I see you are the latest target of the “Gruesome Twosome” lol. Had a great day Shooting I must say, back home now ready for the latest “Attack of the Idiots”, What you tend to find is they try to cancel out all their Hate filled Bile with interesting and Topical comments…. Classic Troll behaviour I’m afraid. Meanwhile I’m just going to carry on as normal on here as i know it really Really Really Pisses them off, the little darlings. 🙂

          • I went out on pigeons again. Glad you had a good range time. I said you and Robert were Tars, Nigel says its a US bootneck robot thing. I told Nigel l like Tars because they are good in a scrap and stuff. Then Nigel told me to do one. In fairness, I did tell Nigel to do one first.
            I don’t think Nigel/ Herodigit Thingy like me because l am a foreigner.
            I like people like them, hell l want Nigel to meet my sister!

          • Try it and see how long it is before you make reference to me in that case. Your mate lasted all of 4 hours. Now that’s a classic Troll for you!

          • Boy you are chocker full of kak.
            ps The Boer/Bore thing is overdone by Engels a lot’ Try harder.
            “Point man”? Do you watch war films a lot?

          • I don’t follow robots no, and clearly, you watch war films as posted below so much so that you even remember the lines!

            Thick as.

          • Reminds me of Full Metal Jacket lol. Guy says “you ever seen any combat”? Reply “well l may have seen some on TeeVee”.

          • Pigeons are Pest’s, much like Rats, they infest nice places and spoil it for others ! lol, anyway enough of all that, I’m out again in a bit, just managed to buy 42 new (Vintage) Guns and I need to check all the details….. Might take a while See you in the morrow !

          • “Reminds me of Full Metal Jacket lol. Guy says “you ever seen any combat”? Reply “well l may have seen some on TeeVee”.”

            So you watch war movies and shoot pigeons? what a man you are lol

          • Ha. I do mate…… lol…… Sounds like him but without the Intelligence though. Actually, not even a fraction as he at least could give a humorous reply at times.

    • This place should have a some kind of Blocking option. I’m fed up reading some of the Idiot’s mindless comments, unfortunately the likes of Herodotus and a couple of others just come here to berate and bully.

      Hat’s off to the Captain for standing up to them I say.

      • Blushing here mate LOL, Don’t worry about me, It takes more than CAPITAL LETTERS and School Playground type “Berating and Bullying” to actually make me give one !!!!! Have we met or maybe Conversed on other Sites ? There used to be a few great posters here a while back until these one/two/three Clowns (One and the same ?) vented their Spleens all over them and their comments. Are you ex RN ? Don’t think Nigel likes Matelots by all accounts !

  10. Jesus some people on here need to get a grip. It’s not a school yard and we’re supposed to be discussing defence issues. Can u all try to act like adults

    • The matelot part of me has several inappropriate jokes and thoughts relating to “going down”, but they would be inappropriate for this site. Just like some posters.

      Have a good evening, Captain.

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