[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @MtarfaL MtarfaLee MtarfaLee posts on X about radar, mps, defence, capabilities the most. They currently have XXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXX -XXXX% - X Months XXXXXXXXX +1,974% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +4,241% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/posts_active)  - X Week XXX -XX% - X Month XXX +83% - X Months XXX +583% - X Year XXX +566% ### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/followers)  - X Week XXXXX +1.80% - X Month XXXXX +12% - X Months XXXXX +714% - X Year XXXXX +724% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/influence) --- **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) XXXX% [countries](/list/countries) XXXX% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) XXXX% [stocks](/list/stocks) XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) XXXX% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) XXXX% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [radar](/topic/radar) 7.32%, [mps](/topic/mps) 5.69%, [defence](/topic/defence) 4.88%, [capabilities](/topic/capabilities) 3.25%, [canary](/topic/canary) 3.25%, [money](/topic/money) 2.44%, [ajax](/topic/ajax) #176, [superior](/topic/superior) 2.44%, [london](/topic/london) 2.44%, [epping](/topic/epping) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@fennelljw](/creator/undefined) [@eslibrarian](/creator/undefined) [@intercityfc](/creator/undefined) [@pinstripedline](/creator/undefined) [@zanxort](/creator/undefined) [@gazinlincoln](/creator/undefined) [@nicholadrummond](/creator/undefined) [@calumb60835284](/creator/undefined) [@bo3673](/creator/undefined) [@010sjaak](/creator/undefined) [@gavinki85296611](/creator/undefined) [@pegge49](/creator/undefined) [@cdrericson](/creator/undefined) [@notayesmansecon](/creator/undefined) [@sbarrettbar](/creator/undefined) [@mallard143](/creator/undefined) [@kcasey64](/creator/undefined) [@bea_johanssen](/creator/undefined) [@justinmckenna](/creator/undefined) [@parkin421](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)](/topic/lockheed-martin) [Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI)](/topic/motorola) [Boeing Co (BA)](/topic/$ba) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "@IntercityFC @TomSharpe134 @JonoCC MRSS - should be X classes one that operates inside the littoral and one that operates outside. Inside RN crewed and outside RFA crewed"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948424278421966937) 2025-07-24 16:45:22 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements "MoD Data Breach and Superinjunction Systemic Failures and Political Interference 1/25 Update on a Systemic Scandal As of 2300L (posted from train - so apologies for grammar and spelling). The lifted superinjunction revealed a February 2022 MoD data breach exposing 18714 ARAP applicants details endangering up to 100000 lives. This updated thread tries to avoid partisanship exposing systemic failures political interference community impacts and deception gambits shielding the MoD. It also shows that when needed the MoD (and government) is very effective at protecting information 🤨"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1945612084105936972) 2025-07-16 22:30:43 UTC 3371 followers, 6201 engagements "Crowsnest Programme 21/25 Crowsnest designed to replace the ASaC Mk7 integrates a Searchwater ASaC derivative into the Merlin HM2 helicopter. Developed by Thales and Lockheed Martin it provides AEW for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers but faced delays and integration issues (otherwise known as a typical MoD procurement shambles)"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729327858258251) 2025-07-22 18:43:53 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements "@CalumB60835284 @portusadurni @thinkdefence Yep you can only spend money you have available - the next Parliament isnt a real spend its an aspiration that makes it look like something is being done"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948009184156610736) 2025-07-23 13:15:56 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "International Example: Germany 22/25 Germanys 2015 refugee crisis offers lessons. Community liaison officers engaged residents and newcomers reducing tensions through dialogue. Transparent communication about refugee placements mitigated misinformation a strategy the Home Office could adopt to ease the burden on the MPS and local communities"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082645017260384) 2025-07-23 18:07:50 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "Conclusion and Call for Reform 25/25 The 2022 Afghan data breach exposed systemic flaws in the MoDs information security despite alignment with UK GDPR ISO 27001 and NCSC standards. The CIO CISO and senior leadership must be held accountable for these failures. The MoD must prioritise transparency and reform over reputation ensuring robust systems and training to restore public and parliamentary trust"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1945914385961996290) 2025-07-17 18:31:57 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "@BO3673 Ares and wider Ajax thread coming soon (currently just over 15000 words 😬"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948815119762276397) 2025-07-25 18:38:26 UTC 3371 followers, XXX engagements "A different view to the UK from what we have been seeing recently on some time lines. Young men proud to be here and wanting to earn it. @BO3673 @PhilipIngMBE @509298 @ric_cole @Foxy2Para @Mr_Andrew_Fox"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948816141213716780) 2025-07-25 18:42:29 UTC 3371 followers, 1264 engagements "Nimrod MR2s Cold War Role 7/25 During the Cold War the Nimrod MR2 patrolled the North Atlantic focusing on the Greenland-Iceland-UK (GIUK) gap. Searchwaters long-range detection and integration with sonobuoys and MAD enabled precise tracking of Soviet submarines while its ASuW mode supported engagements with Harpoon missiles and Sting Ray torpedoes"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947728999163285670) 2025-07-22 18:42:35 UTC 3367 followers, XXX engagements "Comparison with Foxhunter Radar 18/25 Blue Vixen vs Tornados Foxhunter The Foxhunter (AI.24) in the Tornado F3 used a 32-bit Motorola 68020 processor for robust air-to-air performance but suffered reliability issues. The Blue Vixens AESA design provided superior clutter rejection covert operation and multi-target engagement outperforming the Foxhunters Skyflash missile engagements"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1945244368920608793) 2025-07-15 22:09:33 UTC 3370 followers, 1225 engagements "Falklands War Deployment 10/25 In the 1982 Falklands War Nimrod MR2s equipped with Searchwater conducted long-range surveillance missions. Modified with air-to-air refuelling probes and AIM-9 Sidewinders they flew a record-breaking 19-hour patrol to confirm the absence of Argentine surface vessels showcasing the radars reliability"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729045724275165) 2025-07-22 18:42:46 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Setting the Scene: The Need for a New Radar 2/25 In the mid-1970s the RAF needed a radar to counter Soviet bombers like the Tu-95 Bear and Tu-22M Backfire capable of nuclear strikes over the North Sea. The Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) was chosen requiring a radar with beyond-visual-range (BVR) capabilities all-weather performance and look-down/shoot-down to detect low-flying targets. The AI.24 Foxhunter was born to meet these demands"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946585686641181108) 2025-07-19 14:59:28 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Royal Air Force 2003 and 2035 - Comparison 1/25 The Royal Air Force (RAF) is vital to UK defence securing skies and projecting power. This thread compares the RAF in 2003 and 2025 examining doctrine aircraft numbers weapons deployments combat capability and value for money. Using MoD statistics I try to assess if the RAF has improved or degraded and whether it meets Britains security needs. As always views are my own and in this thread I have provided links to where I have got the data and information from however I am still willing to be corrected is someone has better information. I would"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986075165188233) 2025-07-20 17:30:28 UTC 3370 followers, 42.6K engagements "This shows a complete lack of strategic thinking - moving the problem will no solve it it will just agitate more people in more areas further exacerbating the problem - all whilst the government try and work out how to blame it on the far right. This will not end well and its the front line Police who have to absorb the pressure whilst those that made the policy hide whilst trying to work out how to blame someone else"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947718348105720061) 2025-07-22 18:00:15 UTC 3367 followers, 2290 engagements "A lot of those officers would rather be policing their local communities making a difference and engaging with the people. Instead they get called up to central London to stand guard outside a hotel whilst opposing groups mass outside because the Home Office has lost control of situation it created for itself. When you loose control you need more officers when you need more officers its the local communities that suffer"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948063190522446299) 2025-07-23 16:50:32 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "RAF Budget in 2025 22/25 In 2025 the MoDs 54.8bn budget gives the RAF 13bn. This funds XXX combat aircraft (37 F-35Bs at 88.8m/unit) X squadrons X C-17s and GCAP (12bn/10 years). E-7 Wedgetail costs 1.98bn for X aircraft. Voyager PFI costs rise with tempo; F-35 delays (41 by end-2025) strain budgets. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025); National Audit Office Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 (2025)"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986257432879271) 2025-07-20 17:31:11 UTC 3368 followers, 1053 engagements "Extremist Exploitation (Enabled by Russia and China) 21/25 Far-right and far-left groups are capitalising on community frustrations as seen in Epping and Canary Wharf. In Hackney reduced policing limits initiatives like the Community Gangs Unit allowing gangs to exploit youth in deprived areas. The Home Offices policy failures exacerbate this cycle burdening police further"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082639212290325) 2025-07-23 18:07:49 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements "Government Deception Tactics (The Deception Gambits) 19/25 The government has been accused of using deception to deflect responsibility blaming far-right and far-left agitators for protests while ignoring systemic failures. Essex Police refuted claims of bussing pro-migrant protesters to Epping highlighting how misinformation fuels tensions that police must then manage"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082630362308945) 2025-07-23 18:07:47 UTC 3369 followers, XX engagements "Introduction to the SDR and UK Armoured Formations 1/25 The UKs Strategic Defence Review (SDR) of envisions a British Army to deter Russia focusing on the High North and Central Europe. With XXX Challenger X tanks (120mm smoothbore) XXX Ajax and XXX Boxer vehicles how can the UK deliver credible armoured capability This thread explores formations shortfalls and whats achievable. Views are my own thread is to start the debate. Some say the Army lost out in the SDR - this thread hopes to inform that debate. For more detailed understanding of armour and its use I recommend @nicholadrummond"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1944355855651995699) 2025-07-13 11:18:55 UTC 3371 followers, 48.8K engagements "Rising Risk of Public Disorder 20/25 Reduced policing and community tensions increase the risk of public disorder. Protests at asylum hotels like those currently going on at Canary Wharf have seen far-right groups exploit local frustrations while far-left counter-protests add volatility. The MPS stretched thin struggles to maintain order while neglecting community duties"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082634518823410) 2025-07-23 18:07:48 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements "Evolving Needs with the Typhoon 5/25 The end of the Cold War shifted the Typhoons role to multi-role operations requiring the CAPTOR to add air-to-ground modes like synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ground moving target indication (GMTI). User feedback from RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) missions emphasised reliability maintenance ease and integration with NATO systems like Link 16"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947306020499247209) 2025-07-21 14:41:49 UTC 3370 followers, 1136 engagements "Introduction to MoD Information Security Further update - part X Im not a lawyer but I do have some knowledge of information security. 1/25 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) operates in a high-stakes environment where safeguarding sensitive information is critical to national security and public trust. This thread explores the MoDs information security processes their alignment with UK laws and standards and the fallout from the 2022 Afghan data breach revealed after a superinjunction was lifted on XX July 2025. Here is how the MoD manages data and where (I believe) it went wrong. Views my own"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1945914281536499785) 2025-07-17 18:31:32 UTC 3368 followers, 15.7K engagements "Conclusion: Where Responsibility Lies 25/25 Responsibility for the F-35 programmes failures rests with the MoDs senior leadership including the Permanent Secretary and SRO ACM Sir Richard Knighton. Accountability must be clear and enforced not diffused or deflected. Without cultural reform the MoD risks further reports exposing systemic failures eroding public trust and national security. Views my own comments welcome"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1943643583963144334) 2025-07-11 12:08:36 UTC 3367 followers, XXX engagements "Budget Pressures on the MPS 3/25 The MPS operates under a XXX million budget shortfall with plans to cut 1700 officers and staff by 2025. This financial strain limits the forces ability to maintain neighbourhood policing teams. The Home Offices underfunded National and International Capital City grant short by XXX million in 2019 (historical example) exacerbates the challenge forcing borough commanders to prioritise central demands over local needs"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082554269294981) 2025-07-23 18:07:29 UTC 3369 followers, XX engagements "Case Study: Tower Hamlets 15/25 As we are seeing inn Tower Hamlets the Britannia Hotel protests are seeing residents voice frustration over asylum seeker placements. Tower Hamlets Council received scant notice from the Home Office limiting their ability to prepare. Reduced policing has allowed tensions to fester undermining trust in both authorities and the MPS"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082612402303458) 2025-07-23 18:07:43 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "Value for Money Methodology (The BIG Question) 20/25 I have adjusted 2003 costs to 2025 (Sterling) using a XX% CPI inflation rate (Bank of England). (Yes it did take a lot longer than hoped). RAF budgets are compared to operational output (sorties deployments) and capability (aircraft quality weapons). Does 13bn in 2025 deliver more or less than 12.5bn (2025 pounds) in 2003 Source: Bank of England Inflation Calculator (2025)"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986247060402356) 2025-07-20 17:31:09 UTC 3367 followers, 1029 engagements "Comparison with Captor Radar 17/25 Blue Vixen vs Typhoons Captor-M The Captor-M (ECR-90) in the Eurofighter Typhoon a mechanically scanned radar could track XX targets and engage eight using a lightweight antenna with samarium-cobalt motors. However its mechanical scanning limited speed and flexibility compared to the Blue Vixens electronic beam steering which offered faster scans and better accuracy"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1945244354651550000) 2025-07-15 22:09:29 UTC 3370 followers, 1335 engagements "The Bank of Englands Bond Sale 3/25 The tweet said the BoE sold XXX million of gilts some maturing as far out as 2071. One bond due in 2057 sold for only XX% of what was invested. Think of this as selling your old car bought for 10000 for just 4500 because the markets bad. Why did this happen This is what got my interest and why I spent my afternoon reading up on Gilts"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947430557367079188) 2025-07-21 22:56:41 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "The Home Offices Policy Vacuum 5/25 The Home Offices lack of a coherent strategy for managing illegal immigration has led to the use of hotels like the Britannia for asylum seekers often with minimal local consultation. This approach fuels community tensions and requires police to act as a guard service diverting resources from their preferred role of community engagement and crime prevention"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082566847992251) 2025-07-23 18:07:32 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "Comparing to Japan 12/25 Japans like a household with huge debt over XXX% of their income (GDP). They borrow from relatives (domestic investors) at low rates so its manageable for now. But with an aging population theyre struggling like a family with less income over time. The UKs debt is lower (100% of GDP) but were heading that way"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947430650677756289) 2025-07-21 22:57:03 UTC 3368 followers, XX engagements "It shows how quickly events can get ahead of any narrative the Home Office try and put together. Its losing control we can see it and they can see it. What is it called when you deny something that is blatantly true Will the Home Office be looking to do something or will they be looking for someone to blame I think it will be the latter"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947767775185015180) 2025-07-22 21:16:40 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Searchwater 2000 Capabilities 16/25 Searchwater 2000 could process XX times more data than its predecessor sweeping an area the size of the UK every XX seconds. Its software-defined architecture enabled rapid mode switching for ASW ASuW and limited AEW tasks promising unmatched versatility"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729203790500148) 2025-07-22 18:43:23 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Gulf War X Performance 19/25 During the 2003 Iraq War the ASaC Mk7 deployed from HMS Ark Royal provided AEW and control functions. Its look-down pulse Doppler capability detected low-flying threats while upgraded mission systems improved interoperability earning widespread respect"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729283390312703) 2025-07-22 18:43:42 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Nimrod MRA4 Challenges 17/25 The MRA4 programme aimed to rebuild MR2 airframes with new wings and Rolls-Royce BR710 engines. However cost overruns (789 million over budget) delays and issues with non-standardised fuselages led to its cancellation in 2010 leaving Searchwater 2000 unused operationally"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729230395281747) 2025-07-22 18:43:30 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "A Culture (continuing) of Evasion 24/25 The MoDs reliance on a superinjunction and focus on individual error reveal a culture that prioritises institutional protection over accountability. This undermines public trust and parliamentary scrutiny contradicting the MoDs duty to be transparent and responsible"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1945914377355374700) 2025-07-17 18:31:55 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "Introduction to the Searchwater Radar System 1/25 The Searchwater radar developed by Thorn EMI under Project P1149 is a cornerstone of British maritime surveillance and airborne early warning (AEW) capabilities. From its Cold War origins to its use in the Falklands and Gulf Wars this thread explores its conception technological advancements and deployment on platforms like the Nimrod and Sea King culminating in its modern Crowsnest iteration"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947728785761337674) 2025-07-22 18:41:44 UTC 3371 followers, 7027 engagements "Sea King ASaC Mk7 Upgrade 18/25 The Searchwater radar evolved into the ASaC variant for the Sea King ASaC Mk7 introduced in the early 2000s. Adding ground moving target indication (GMTI) it expanded the platforms role to land-based surveillance enhancing its utility for joint operations"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729253367484603) 2025-07-22 18:43:35 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Baroness Caseys Findings 10/25 A 2023 review by Baroness Casey found that the MPS no longer has a functioning neighbourhood policing service due to frequent officer redeployments. This systemic issue worsened by Home Office policies requiring police to guard asylum hotels prevents officers from fulfilling their primary role of serving and protecting local communities"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082590474522931) 2025-07-23 18:07:37 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "The Mayors Limited Response 12/25 Mayor Sadiq Khans Police and Crime Plan 20212025 prioritises community trust but critics including Susan Hall AM argue he has failed to address officer redeployments. Budget cuts and a lack of advocacy for local policing leave boroughs vulnerable as police are forced into reactive roles rather than proactive community engagement"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082599525789704) 2025-07-23 18:07:40 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "Inaction from the Met Commissioner 11/25 Sir Mark Rowley the Met Commissioner has focused on reforms like the Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command but has not adequately addressed the resource crisis. Officers express frustration at being pulled from community duties to manage protests a situation driven by the Home Offices failure to develop a sustainable immigration strategy"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082595142709619) 2025-07-23 18:07:38 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "Engineering Feats in Harsh Terrain 17/25 No. X Royal Marine Engineer Commando cleared mines and built roads notably at Myebon where they constructed a road across muddy terrain in hours. This enabled tanks and DUKWs (amphibious trucks) to advance amplifying the effectiveness of combined arms operations in challenging conditions"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947414263494332643) 2025-07-21 21:51:56 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Introduction to the CAPTOR Radar 1/25 The CAPTOR radar is the beating heart of the Eurofighter Typhoons sensor suite enabling its air superiority and multi-role capabilities. Developed through a multinational effort it has evolved from a Cold War-era concept to a cutting-edge system. This thread traces its journey from requirement to operational use its technology variants and relevance today with a focus on the UKs investment in the ECRS Mk2. As always views are my own and posts can be corrected if errors are found. This is third in series of UK airborne radars (Blue Fox/Vixen Fox Hunter and"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947305986558927043) 2025-07-21 14:41:41 UTC 3370 followers, 19.7K engagements "Development Milestones 6/25 Development began in 1989 with a $XXXXX million contract. The ECR-90A prototype was tested in 1993 on a BAC-111 aircraft followed by the ECR-90B and C models with the latter integrated into the German DA5 Typhoon prototype in 1997. Named CAPTOR in 2000 the first production unit was delivered in March 2001 marking a key milestone"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947306031358341457) 2025-07-21 14:41:51 UTC 3370 followers, 1168 engagements "Introduction to the AI.24 Foxhunter Radar 1/25 The AI.24 Foxhunter radar designed for the RAFs Tornado F3 was a cornerstone of Britains Cold War air defence. Built for long-range interception of Soviet bombers it faced a rocky development but grew into a capable system. This thread traces its lifecycle from requirements to retirement comparing it to peers and assessing its impact. Views my own this is thread forms part of a three thread series (Blue Fox/Vixen Foxhunter and Captor). Corrections welcome"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946585671457509628) 2025-07-19 14:59:24 UTC 3369 followers, 11K engagements "A Comparative Analysis of the ECRS Mk2 and AN/APG-81 Radars 1/25 Introduction to Modern Air Combat Radars Modern air combat demands advanced radar systems to navigate complex electromagnetic environments support multi-role missions and ensure platform survivability. This thread compares the European Common Radar System Mark X (ECRS Mk2) for the Eurofighter Typhoon and the AN/APG-81 for the F-35 Lightning II analysing their development design and strategic roles. I also examine Frances RBE2 radar the ECRS Mk2s prolonged gestation and optimal air combat applications. Views my own"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1944868410044870954) 2025-07-14 21:15:37 UTC 3366 followers, 8887 engagements "Asylum seekers moved to Britannia Hotel Canary Wharf from Epping (moving the problem not solving it) but at what cost The @metpoliceuk have to pull officers from outer London boroughs to manage the likely tensions leaving local communities without their officers. Low-level crime goes unreported and safety suffers. Home Office decisions are hitting neighborhoods hard this will not end well. Who is responsible who is accountable"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948046270091972611) 2025-07-23 15:43:18 UTC 3370 followers, 8206 engagements "Home Office Accountability 13/25 The Home Office responsible for national policing and immigration policy has been criticised for underfunding the MPS and mismanaging asylum seeker placements. The lack of a coherent strategy forces police to act as a guard service diverting resources from community policing and exacerbating tensions in areas like Tower Hamlets"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082603707469996) 2025-07-23 18:07:41 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements "@FennellJW Evolution of radar is on my list currently doing Ares (AJAX Family) which should be out at some point today"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948693580307906658) 2025-07-25 10:35:29 UTC 3371 followers, XXX engagements "Crowsnests Limitations 22/25 Crowsnests TWT-based radar struggles against modern active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) like those in the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail. AESAs offer superior beam steering and jamming resistance rendering Crowsnest a stopgap solution with outdated technology. It is noted that the Crowsnest competition had a legacy radar (Seachwater) against a new AESA radar (a derivative of the APG-81) the same AESA radar as F-35B). Which one seemed more logical 🤷🏻♂"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729332920848432) 2025-07-22 18:43:54 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "AN/APG-81 Development History 2/25 The AN/APG-81 developed by Northrop Grumman for the F-35 emerged from the 1990s Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme to replace platforms like the F-16. Requirements emphasised stealth integration multi-role flexibility and network-centric warfare. Building on the AN/APG-77 (F-22 Raptor) development began in the early 2000s with integration by 2009 and initial operational capability (IOC) in 2015"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1944868426691875257) 2025-07-14 21:15:41 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Strain in High-Immigrant Boroughs 14/25 Outer boroughs with high immigrant populations such as Newham Brent and Tower Hamlets face unique challenges. The Home Offices use of hotels like the Britannia often with minimal local consultation has strained resources and heightened tensions leaving police to manage fallout rather than focus on community cohesion"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082608342233130) 2025-07-23 18:07:42 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "Falklands War AEW Gap 11/25 The Falklands exposed the Royal Navys lack of AEW after the 1978 retirement of the Fairey Gannet and fleet carriers. The sinking of HMS Sheffield by Exocet missile highlighted the need for airborne radar to detect low-flying threats prompting an urgent operational requirement (UOR)"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729063684280665) 2025-07-22 18:42:50 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "The Role of Community Policing 2/25 Community policing is the backbone of the MPSs strategy fostering trust and preventing crime through visible locally based officers. With over 33200 officers the MPS aims to engage communities in boroughs like Newham and Croydon. However redeployments to central London protests disrupt this mission leaving local areas underserved as they prefer protecting communities over managing public order crises"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082549626167534) 2025-07-23 18:07:28 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "Technical Features of Searchwater 6/25 The radars pulse Doppler technology offered superior range resolution and clutter rejection compared to the ASV Mk XX. Its ability to filter sea clutter and detect small targets in high sea states made it ideal for ASW. Digital signal processing reduced operator workload and enhanced situational awareness"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947728957413155263) 2025-07-22 18:42:25 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements "Redeployment to Asylum Seeker Protests 4/25 The current protests at the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf where asylum seekers are housed required significant police resources including 2030 officers public order units and even a helicopter (22 July 2025). These redeployments pull officers from outer boroughs reducing community policing hours and leaving local residents feeling neglected by a force stretched thin by Home Office policy failures"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082560313249849) 2025-07-23 18:07:30 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements "Aircraft Delta (Its all about the numbers.) 10/25 The RAFs combat aircraft dropped XX% (210 to 139) per MoD stats reducing sortie capacity. C-17s (4 to 8) and A400Ms enhance airlift but fewer tactical transports (25 to 22) and AEW aircraft (7 to X delayed) limit capability. P-8As and RC-135Ws upgrade ISR but retired Sentinel R1 and fewer maritime patrol aircraft weaken coverage. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2003 (2003); UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025)"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986167356031097) 2025-07-20 17:30:50 UTC 3368 followers, 1678 engagements "ASaC Mk7 Challenges 20/25 Despite its success a 2003 collision between two ASaC Mk7 helicopters revealed deficiencies in night vision and anti-collision systems. Nevertheless the platform served reliably until 2018 bridging the gap to the Crowsnest system"  [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729311869636848) 2025-07-22 18:43:49 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
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"@IntercityFC @TomSharpe134 @JonoCC MRSS - should be X classes one that operates inside the littoral and one that operates outside. Inside RN crewed and outside RFA crewed"
@MtarfaL on X 2025-07-24 16:45:22 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements
"MoD Data Breach and Superinjunction Systemic Failures and Political Interference 1/25 Update on a Systemic Scandal As of 2300L (posted from train - so apologies for grammar and spelling). The lifted superinjunction revealed a February 2022 MoD data breach exposing 18714 ARAP applicants details endangering up to 100000 lives. This updated thread tries to avoid partisanship exposing systemic failures political interference community impacts and deception gambits shielding the MoD. It also shows that when needed the MoD (and government) is very effective at protecting information 🤨" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-16 22:30:43 UTC 3371 followers, 6201 engagements
"Crowsnest Programme 21/25 Crowsnest designed to replace the ASaC Mk7 integrates a Searchwater ASaC derivative into the Merlin HM2 helicopter. Developed by Thales and Lockheed Martin it provides AEW for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers but faced delays and integration issues (otherwise known as a typical MoD procurement shambles)" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:53 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements
"@CalumB60835284 @portusadurni @thinkdefence Yep you can only spend money you have available - the next Parliament isnt a real spend its an aspiration that makes it look like something is being done" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 13:15:56 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"International Example: Germany 22/25 Germanys 2015 refugee crisis offers lessons. Community liaison officers engaged residents and newcomers reducing tensions through dialogue. Transparent communication about refugee placements mitigated misinformation a strategy the Home Office could adopt to ease the burden on the MPS and local communities" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:50 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"Conclusion and Call for Reform 25/25 The 2022 Afghan data breach exposed systemic flaws in the MoDs information security despite alignment with UK GDPR ISO 27001 and NCSC standards. The CIO CISO and senior leadership must be held accountable for these failures. The MoD must prioritise transparency and reform over reputation ensuring robust systems and training to restore public and parliamentary trust" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-17 18:31:57 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"@BO3673 Ares and wider Ajax thread coming soon (currently just over 15000 words 😬" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-25 18:38:26 UTC 3371 followers, XXX engagements
"A different view to the UK from what we have been seeing recently on some time lines. Young men proud to be here and wanting to earn it. @BO3673 @PhilipIngMBE @509298 @ric_cole @Foxy2Para @Mr_Andrew_Fox" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-25 18:42:29 UTC 3371 followers, 1264 engagements
"Nimrod MR2s Cold War Role 7/25 During the Cold War the Nimrod MR2 patrolled the North Atlantic focusing on the Greenland-Iceland-UK (GIUK) gap. Searchwaters long-range detection and integration with sonobuoys and MAD enabled precise tracking of Soviet submarines while its ASuW mode supported engagements with Harpoon missiles and Sting Ray torpedoes" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:42:35 UTC 3367 followers, XXX engagements
"Comparison with Foxhunter Radar 18/25 Blue Vixen vs Tornados Foxhunter The Foxhunter (AI.24) in the Tornado F3 used a 32-bit Motorola 68020 processor for robust air-to-air performance but suffered reliability issues. The Blue Vixens AESA design provided superior clutter rejection covert operation and multi-target engagement outperforming the Foxhunters Skyflash missile engagements" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-15 22:09:33 UTC 3370 followers, 1225 engagements
"Falklands War Deployment 10/25 In the 1982 Falklands War Nimrod MR2s equipped with Searchwater conducted long-range surveillance missions. Modified with air-to-air refuelling probes and AIM-9 Sidewinders they flew a record-breaking 19-hour patrol to confirm the absence of Argentine surface vessels showcasing the radars reliability" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:42:46 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Setting the Scene: The Need for a New Radar 2/25 In the mid-1970s the RAF needed a radar to counter Soviet bombers like the Tu-95 Bear and Tu-22M Backfire capable of nuclear strikes over the North Sea. The Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) was chosen requiring a radar with beyond-visual-range (BVR) capabilities all-weather performance and look-down/shoot-down to detect low-flying targets. The AI.24 Foxhunter was born to meet these demands" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-19 14:59:28 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Royal Air Force 2003 and 2035 - Comparison 1/25 The Royal Air Force (RAF) is vital to UK defence securing skies and projecting power. This thread compares the RAF in 2003 and 2025 examining doctrine aircraft numbers weapons deployments combat capability and value for money. Using MoD statistics I try to assess if the RAF has improved or degraded and whether it meets Britains security needs. As always views are my own and in this thread I have provided links to where I have got the data and information from however I am still willing to be corrected is someone has better information. I would" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-20 17:30:28 UTC 3370 followers, 42.6K engagements
"This shows a complete lack of strategic thinking - moving the problem will no solve it it will just agitate more people in more areas further exacerbating the problem - all whilst the government try and work out how to blame it on the far right. This will not end well and its the front line Police who have to absorb the pressure whilst those that made the policy hide whilst trying to work out how to blame someone else" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:00:15 UTC 3367 followers, 2290 engagements
"A lot of those officers would rather be policing their local communities making a difference and engaging with the people. Instead they get called up to central London to stand guard outside a hotel whilst opposing groups mass outside because the Home Office has lost control of situation it created for itself. When you loose control you need more officers when you need more officers its the local communities that suffer" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 16:50:32 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"RAF Budget in 2025 22/25 In 2025 the MoDs 54.8bn budget gives the RAF 13bn. This funds XXX combat aircraft (37 F-35Bs at 88.8m/unit) X squadrons X C-17s and GCAP (12bn/10 years). E-7 Wedgetail costs 1.98bn for X aircraft. Voyager PFI costs rise with tempo; F-35 delays (41 by end-2025) strain budgets. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025); National Audit Office Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 (2025)" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-20 17:31:11 UTC 3368 followers, 1053 engagements
"Extremist Exploitation (Enabled by Russia and China) 21/25 Far-right and far-left groups are capitalising on community frustrations as seen in Epping and Canary Wharf. In Hackney reduced policing limits initiatives like the Community Gangs Unit allowing gangs to exploit youth in deprived areas. The Home Offices policy failures exacerbate this cycle burdening police further" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:49 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements
"Government Deception Tactics (The Deception Gambits) 19/25 The government has been accused of using deception to deflect responsibility blaming far-right and far-left agitators for protests while ignoring systemic failures. Essex Police refuted claims of bussing pro-migrant protesters to Epping highlighting how misinformation fuels tensions that police must then manage" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:47 UTC 3369 followers, XX engagements
"Introduction to the SDR and UK Armoured Formations 1/25 The UKs Strategic Defence Review (SDR) of envisions a British Army to deter Russia focusing on the High North and Central Europe. With XXX Challenger X tanks (120mm smoothbore) XXX Ajax and XXX Boxer vehicles how can the UK deliver credible armoured capability This thread explores formations shortfalls and whats achievable. Views are my own thread is to start the debate. Some say the Army lost out in the SDR - this thread hopes to inform that debate. For more detailed understanding of armour and its use I recommend @nicholadrummond" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-13 11:18:55 UTC 3371 followers, 48.8K engagements
"Rising Risk of Public Disorder 20/25 Reduced policing and community tensions increase the risk of public disorder. Protests at asylum hotels like those currently going on at Canary Wharf have seen far-right groups exploit local frustrations while far-left counter-protests add volatility. The MPS stretched thin struggles to maintain order while neglecting community duties" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:48 UTC 3369 followers, XXX engagements
"Evolving Needs with the Typhoon 5/25 The end of the Cold War shifted the Typhoons role to multi-role operations requiring the CAPTOR to add air-to-ground modes like synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ground moving target indication (GMTI). User feedback from RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) missions emphasised reliability maintenance ease and integration with NATO systems like Link 16" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-21 14:41:49 UTC 3370 followers, 1136 engagements
"Introduction to MoD Information Security Further update - part X Im not a lawyer but I do have some knowledge of information security. 1/25 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) operates in a high-stakes environment where safeguarding sensitive information is critical to national security and public trust. This thread explores the MoDs information security processes their alignment with UK laws and standards and the fallout from the 2022 Afghan data breach revealed after a superinjunction was lifted on XX July 2025. Here is how the MoD manages data and where (I believe) it went wrong. Views my own" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-17 18:31:32 UTC 3368 followers, 15.7K engagements
"Conclusion: Where Responsibility Lies 25/25 Responsibility for the F-35 programmes failures rests with the MoDs senior leadership including the Permanent Secretary and SRO ACM Sir Richard Knighton. Accountability must be clear and enforced not diffused or deflected. Without cultural reform the MoD risks further reports exposing systemic failures eroding public trust and national security. Views my own comments welcome" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-11 12:08:36 UTC 3367 followers, XXX engagements
"Budget Pressures on the MPS 3/25 The MPS operates under a XXX million budget shortfall with plans to cut 1700 officers and staff by 2025. This financial strain limits the forces ability to maintain neighbourhood policing teams. The Home Offices underfunded National and International Capital City grant short by XXX million in 2019 (historical example) exacerbates the challenge forcing borough commanders to prioritise central demands over local needs" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:29 UTC 3369 followers, XX engagements
"Case Study: Tower Hamlets 15/25 As we are seeing inn Tower Hamlets the Britannia Hotel protests are seeing residents voice frustration over asylum seeker placements. Tower Hamlets Council received scant notice from the Home Office limiting their ability to prepare. Reduced policing has allowed tensions to fester undermining trust in both authorities and the MPS" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:43 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"Value for Money Methodology (The BIG Question) 20/25 I have adjusted 2003 costs to 2025 (Sterling) using a XX% CPI inflation rate (Bank of England). (Yes it did take a lot longer than hoped). RAF budgets are compared to operational output (sorties deployments) and capability (aircraft quality weapons). Does 13bn in 2025 deliver more or less than 12.5bn (2025 pounds) in 2003 Source: Bank of England Inflation Calculator (2025)" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-20 17:31:09 UTC 3367 followers, 1029 engagements
"Comparison with Captor Radar 17/25 Blue Vixen vs Typhoons Captor-M The Captor-M (ECR-90) in the Eurofighter Typhoon a mechanically scanned radar could track XX targets and engage eight using a lightweight antenna with samarium-cobalt motors. However its mechanical scanning limited speed and flexibility compared to the Blue Vixens electronic beam steering which offered faster scans and better accuracy" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-15 22:09:29 UTC 3370 followers, 1335 engagements
"The Bank of Englands Bond Sale 3/25 The tweet said the BoE sold XXX million of gilts some maturing as far out as 2071. One bond due in 2057 sold for only XX% of what was invested. Think of this as selling your old car bought for 10000 for just 4500 because the markets bad. Why did this happen This is what got my interest and why I spent my afternoon reading up on Gilts" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-21 22:56:41 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"The Home Offices Policy Vacuum 5/25 The Home Offices lack of a coherent strategy for managing illegal immigration has led to the use of hotels like the Britannia for asylum seekers often with minimal local consultation. This approach fuels community tensions and requires police to act as a guard service diverting resources from their preferred role of community engagement and crime prevention" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:32 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"Comparing to Japan 12/25 Japans like a household with huge debt over XXX% of their income (GDP). They borrow from relatives (domestic investors) at low rates so its manageable for now. But with an aging population theyre struggling like a family with less income over time. The UKs debt is lower (100% of GDP) but were heading that way" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-21 22:57:03 UTC 3368 followers, XX engagements
"It shows how quickly events can get ahead of any narrative the Home Office try and put together. Its losing control we can see it and they can see it. What is it called when you deny something that is blatantly true Will the Home Office be looking to do something or will they be looking for someone to blame I think it will be the latter" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 21:16:40 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Searchwater 2000 Capabilities 16/25 Searchwater 2000 could process XX times more data than its predecessor sweeping an area the size of the UK every XX seconds. Its software-defined architecture enabled rapid mode switching for ASW ASuW and limited AEW tasks promising unmatched versatility" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:23 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Gulf War X Performance 19/25 During the 2003 Iraq War the ASaC Mk7 deployed from HMS Ark Royal provided AEW and control functions. Its look-down pulse Doppler capability detected low-flying threats while upgraded mission systems improved interoperability earning widespread respect" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:42 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Nimrod MRA4 Challenges 17/25 The MRA4 programme aimed to rebuild MR2 airframes with new wings and Rolls-Royce BR710 engines. However cost overruns (789 million over budget) delays and issues with non-standardised fuselages led to its cancellation in 2010 leaving Searchwater 2000 unused operationally" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:30 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"A Culture (continuing) of Evasion 24/25 The MoDs reliance on a superinjunction and focus on individual error reveal a culture that prioritises institutional protection over accountability. This undermines public trust and parliamentary scrutiny contradicting the MoDs duty to be transparent and responsible" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-17 18:31:55 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"Introduction to the Searchwater Radar System 1/25 The Searchwater radar developed by Thorn EMI under Project P1149 is a cornerstone of British maritime surveillance and airborne early warning (AEW) capabilities. From its Cold War origins to its use in the Falklands and Gulf Wars this thread explores its conception technological advancements and deployment on platforms like the Nimrod and Sea King culminating in its modern Crowsnest iteration" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:41:44 UTC 3371 followers, 7027 engagements
"Sea King ASaC Mk7 Upgrade 18/25 The Searchwater radar evolved into the ASaC variant for the Sea King ASaC Mk7 introduced in the early 2000s. Adding ground moving target indication (GMTI) it expanded the platforms role to land-based surveillance enhancing its utility for joint operations" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:35 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Baroness Caseys Findings 10/25 A 2023 review by Baroness Casey found that the MPS no longer has a functioning neighbourhood policing service due to frequent officer redeployments. This systemic issue worsened by Home Office policies requiring police to guard asylum hotels prevents officers from fulfilling their primary role of serving and protecting local communities" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:37 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"The Mayors Limited Response 12/25 Mayor Sadiq Khans Police and Crime Plan 20212025 prioritises community trust but critics including Susan Hall AM argue he has failed to address officer redeployments. Budget cuts and a lack of advocacy for local policing leave boroughs vulnerable as police are forced into reactive roles rather than proactive community engagement" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:40 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"Inaction from the Met Commissioner 11/25 Sir Mark Rowley the Met Commissioner has focused on reforms like the Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command but has not adequately addressed the resource crisis. Officers express frustration at being pulled from community duties to manage protests a situation driven by the Home Offices failure to develop a sustainable immigration strategy" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:38 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"Engineering Feats in Harsh Terrain 17/25 No. X Royal Marine Engineer Commando cleared mines and built roads notably at Myebon where they constructed a road across muddy terrain in hours. This enabled tanks and DUKWs (amphibious trucks) to advance amplifying the effectiveness of combined arms operations in challenging conditions" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-21 21:51:56 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Introduction to the CAPTOR Radar 1/25 The CAPTOR radar is the beating heart of the Eurofighter Typhoons sensor suite enabling its air superiority and multi-role capabilities. Developed through a multinational effort it has evolved from a Cold War-era concept to a cutting-edge system. This thread traces its journey from requirement to operational use its technology variants and relevance today with a focus on the UKs investment in the ECRS Mk2. As always views are my own and posts can be corrected if errors are found. This is third in series of UK airborne radars (Blue Fox/Vixen Fox Hunter and" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-21 14:41:41 UTC 3370 followers, 19.7K engagements
"Development Milestones 6/25 Development began in 1989 with a $XXXXX million contract. The ECR-90A prototype was tested in 1993 on a BAC-111 aircraft followed by the ECR-90B and C models with the latter integrated into the German DA5 Typhoon prototype in 1997. Named CAPTOR in 2000 the first production unit was delivered in March 2001 marking a key milestone" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-21 14:41:51 UTC 3370 followers, 1168 engagements
"Introduction to the AI.24 Foxhunter Radar 1/25 The AI.24 Foxhunter radar designed for the RAFs Tornado F3 was a cornerstone of Britains Cold War air defence. Built for long-range interception of Soviet bombers it faced a rocky development but grew into a capable system. This thread traces its lifecycle from requirements to retirement comparing it to peers and assessing its impact. Views my own this is thread forms part of a three thread series (Blue Fox/Vixen Foxhunter and Captor). Corrections welcome" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-19 14:59:24 UTC 3369 followers, 11K engagements
"A Comparative Analysis of the ECRS Mk2 and AN/APG-81 Radars 1/25 Introduction to Modern Air Combat Radars Modern air combat demands advanced radar systems to navigate complex electromagnetic environments support multi-role missions and ensure platform survivability. This thread compares the European Common Radar System Mark X (ECRS Mk2) for the Eurofighter Typhoon and the AN/APG-81 for the F-35 Lightning II analysing their development design and strategic roles. I also examine Frances RBE2 radar the ECRS Mk2s prolonged gestation and optimal air combat applications. Views my own" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-14 21:15:37 UTC 3366 followers, 8887 engagements
"Asylum seekers moved to Britannia Hotel Canary Wharf from Epping (moving the problem not solving it) but at what cost The @metpoliceuk have to pull officers from outer London boroughs to manage the likely tensions leaving local communities without their officers. Low-level crime goes unreported and safety suffers. Home Office decisions are hitting neighborhoods hard this will not end well. Who is responsible who is accountable" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 15:43:18 UTC 3370 followers, 8206 engagements
"Home Office Accountability 13/25 The Home Office responsible for national policing and immigration policy has been criticised for underfunding the MPS and mismanaging asylum seeker placements. The lack of a coherent strategy forces police to act as a guard service diverting resources from community policing and exacerbating tensions in areas like Tower Hamlets" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:41 UTC 3370 followers, XX engagements
"@FennellJW Evolution of radar is on my list currently doing Ares (AJAX Family) which should be out at some point today" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-25 10:35:29 UTC 3371 followers, XXX engagements
"Crowsnests Limitations 22/25 Crowsnests TWT-based radar struggles against modern active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) like those in the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail. AESAs offer superior beam steering and jamming resistance rendering Crowsnest a stopgap solution with outdated technology. It is noted that the Crowsnest competition had a legacy radar (Seachwater) against a new AESA radar (a derivative of the APG-81) the same AESA radar as F-35B). Which one seemed more logical 🤷🏻♂" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:54 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"AN/APG-81 Development History 2/25 The AN/APG-81 developed by Northrop Grumman for the F-35 emerged from the 1990s Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme to replace platforms like the F-16. Requirements emphasised stealth integration multi-role flexibility and network-centric warfare. Building on the AN/APG-77 (F-22 Raptor) development began in the early 2000s with integration by 2009 and initial operational capability (IOC) in 2015" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-14 21:15:41 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Strain in High-Immigrant Boroughs 14/25 Outer boroughs with high immigrant populations such as Newham Brent and Tower Hamlets face unique challenges. The Home Offices use of hotels like the Britannia often with minimal local consultation has strained resources and heightened tensions leaving police to manage fallout rather than focus on community cohesion" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:42 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"Falklands War AEW Gap 11/25 The Falklands exposed the Royal Navys lack of AEW after the 1978 retirement of the Fairey Gannet and fleet carriers. The sinking of HMS Sheffield by Exocet missile highlighted the need for airborne radar to detect low-flying threats prompting an urgent operational requirement (UOR)" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:42:50 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"The Role of Community Policing 2/25 Community policing is the backbone of the MPSs strategy fostering trust and preventing crime through visible locally based officers. With over 33200 officers the MPS aims to engage communities in boroughs like Newham and Croydon. However redeployments to central London protests disrupt this mission leaving local areas underserved as they prefer protecting communities over managing public order crises" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:28 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"Technical Features of Searchwater 6/25 The radars pulse Doppler technology offered superior range resolution and clutter rejection compared to the ASV Mk XX. Its ability to filter sea clutter and detect small targets in high sea states made it ideal for ASW. Digital signal processing reduced operator workload and enhanced situational awareness" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:42:25 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements
"Redeployment to Asylum Seeker Protests 4/25 The current protests at the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf where asylum seekers are housed required significant police resources including 2030 officers public order units and even a helicopter (22 July 2025). These redeployments pull officers from outer boroughs reducing community policing hours and leaving local residents feeling neglected by a force stretched thin by Home Office policy failures" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-23 18:07:30 UTC 3370 followers, XXX engagements
"Aircraft Delta (Its all about the numbers.) 10/25 The RAFs combat aircraft dropped XX% (210 to 139) per MoD stats reducing sortie capacity. C-17s (4 to 8) and A400Ms enhance airlift but fewer tactical transports (25 to 22) and AEW aircraft (7 to X delayed) limit capability. P-8As and RC-135Ws upgrade ISR but retired Sentinel R1 and fewer maritime patrol aircraft weaken coverage. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2003 (2003); UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025)" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-20 17:30:50 UTC 3368 followers, 1678 engagements
"ASaC Mk7 Challenges 20/25 Despite its success a 2003 collision between two ASaC Mk7 helicopters revealed deficiencies in night vision and anti-collision systems. Nevertheless the platform served reliably until 2018 bridging the gap to the Crowsnest system" @MtarfaL on X 2025-07-22 18:43:49 UTC 3368 followers, XXX engagements