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# ![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) @MtarfaL MtarfaLee

MtarfaLee posts on X about defence, radar, money, rates the most. They currently have XXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/interactions)
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- X Month XXXXXXX +28%
- X Months XXXXXXXXX +1,694%
- X Year XXXXXXXXX +3,790%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/posts_active)
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- X Year XXX +23%

### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/followers)
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- X Months XXXXX +709%
- X Year XXXXX +733%

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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  [countries](/list/countries)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) 

**Social topic influence**
[defence](/topic/defence), [radar](/topic/radar) #194, [money](/topic/money), [rates](/topic/rates), [capabilities](/topic/capabilities) #145, [iraq](/topic/iraq), [germany](/topic/germany), [canary wharf](/topic/canary-wharf) #98, [airborne](/topic/airborne), [hotels](/topic/hotels)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)](/topic/lockheed-martin) [Frontline Ltd. (FRO)](/topic/$fro) [Boeing Co (BA)](/topic/$ba)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1228702201750736897/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Training for the Arakans Demanding Environment 3/25 The Arakans mangrove swamps tidal creeks and dense jungle required specialised skills. The commandos trained in India focusing on navigating muddy terrain conducting rapid assaults and surviving in hostile conditions. Their 1944 operations at Maungdaw provided vital experience equipping them with knowledge of Japanese tactics and the regions geography"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947414155633230103) 2025-07-21 21:51:30 UTC 3364 followers, XXX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082645017260384) 2025-07-23 18:07:50 UTC 3366 followers, XX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986075165188233) 2025-07-20 17:30:28 UTC 3366 followers, 42.5K engagements


"Ease of Use 24/25 Foxhunters digital data bus and head-up display integration simplified operation. The two-man crew allowed navigators to handle radar modes freeing pilots to fly. By Stage X automated modes and intuitive displays as per Gledhills accounts made the radar user-friendly and effective"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946586040975638726) 2025-07-19 15:00:52 UTC 3349 followers, XXX engagements


"Role of the DASS and PIRATE 15/25 The DASS with countermeasures chaff flares and a towed decoy enhances survivability against radar-guided threats. The PIRATE IRST provides passive detection complementing the CAPTORs active radar in jammed or stealthy environments. Together they create a robust sensor suite for the Typhoon"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947306111620485427) 2025-07-21 14:42:10 UTC 3365 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082566847992251) 2025-07-23 18:07:32 UTC 3366 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947430650677756289) 2025-07-21 22:57:03 UTC 3363 followers, XX engagements


"@notayesmansecon Its this because the government is struggling to pay day to day bills Could you articulate and compare to running a household so more of us get an understanding of what is actually going on 🤞"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947352441147605111) 2025-07-21 17:46:16 UTC 3366 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947728785761337674) 2025-07-22 18:41:44 UTC 3366 followers, 6864 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082590474522931) 2025-07-23 18:07:37 UTC 3366 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082595142709619) 2025-07-23 18:07:38 UTC 3366 followers, XX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946585671457509628) 2025-07-19 14:59:24 UTC 3366 followers, 10.9K engagements


"It also tells you that tensions are high - it shows the Police reacting to events and not being proactive in making sure they dont happen. All I see in this picture is overtime a lack of understanding by the Home Office and the Police and potentially the start of something that will only get worse as we go into August"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946664455502270867) 2025-07-19 20:12:28 UTC 3365 followers, 3945 engagements


"Comparing to Germany 13/25 Germanys a frugal household with debt at XX% of GDP. They save borrow only for big things like a house and have a debt brake rule to limit spending. Recently theyre borrowing a bit more for defence like fixing a leaky roof (understatement) The UK borrows more freely which makes losses like the BoEs bond sale sting"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947430667685662880) 2025-07-21 22:57:07 UTC 3363 followers, XX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948009184156610736) 2025-07-23 13:15:56 UTC 3364 followers, XX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947728999163285670) 2025-07-22 18:42:35 UTC 3366 followers, XXX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947718348105720061) 2025-07-22 18:00:15 UTC 3366 followers, 2278 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082554269294981) 2025-07-23 18:07:29 UTC 3366 followers, XX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729283390312703) 2025-07-22 18:43:42 UTC 3366 followers, XXX engagements


"RAF Budget in 2003 21/25 In 2003 the MoDs 29.3bn budget allocated 7bn to the RAF (24%) or 12.5bn in 2025 (sterling). This funded XXX combat aircraft XX squadrons X C-17s and high-tempo ops in Iraq (1000 sorties). Tornado GR4s (53.4m/unit in 2025 pounds) were cost-effective though Jaguars had high maintenance costs. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Defence Budget 2003-04 (2003)"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986252240367699) 2025-07-20 17:31:10 UTC 3364 followers, XXX engagements


"NMH scope as it currently stands isnt fit for purpose. SF have withdrawn (Dauphin) Cyprus and Brunei (Bell 212/412) have had their requirements met which leaves just tactical lift (or Puma replacement). The mistake of NMH was to look at platform replacement and not user need. It should be recast to look at user need who has asked the Army if they still require a rotary platform able to deploy 12-16 fully equipped troops in all conditions up to XXX miles from the FOB to the FEBA (whilst potentially under fire etc). It has already been descoped it has already been deferred. What does the user"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946681256017568211) 2025-07-19 21:19:13 UTC 3350 followers, XXX engagements


"Deployments Delta 16/25 2025 deployments are more dispersed (Europe Middle East Falklands Gaza) vs. 2003s Iraq/Afghanistan focus. F-35B stealth and C-17 heavy-lift enhance effectiveness but fewer aircraft and pilot shortages limit sortie rates. Shadow R1 adds ISR flexibility over Sentinel R1 but the AEW gap reduces situational awareness compared to 2003s high-tempo ops. The RAF continue to be busy but stretched and feeling the pressure (aircrew and platforms). Source: UK Ministry of Defence Operation Telic: UK Air Operations 2003 (2003); UK Armed Forces Operational Updates 2025 (2025)"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986225757561153) 2025-07-20 17:31:04 UTC 3363 followers, 1150 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1948082603707469996) 2025-07-23 18:07:41 UTC 3366 followers, XX engagements


"Journey to the Burma Theatre 4/25 Deploying to Burma involved complex logistics. The brigade moved by sea from India to Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and then to Teknaf on the Arakan coast. Royal Navy minesweepers and landing craft crews ensured safe passage through mined waters positioning the commandos for their amphibious landings in early 1945"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947414166027046953) 2025-07-21 21:51:33 UTC 3364 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947728957413155263) 2025-07-22 18:42:25 UTC 3366 followers, XXX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729311869636848) 2025-07-22 18:43:49 UTC 3366 followers, XXX engagements


"@Gazinlincoln Many thanks Ill update in next couple of days to correct errors and to put some context behind legacy platforms like Jaguar GR3 still being around but not being utilised as much. Captor should be coming out today"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947293827586224605) 2025-07-21 13:53:22 UTC 3365 followers, XX engagements


"Requirements Capture 3/25 The Ministry of Defence specified a multimode pulse-Doppler X-band radar for the Tornado ADV. Key requirements included Frequency Modulated Interrupted Continuous Wave (FMICW) for look-down capability integration with Skyflash (later AMRAAM) missiles and compatibility with the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS)/Link XX for enhanced situational awareness. The radar had to outperform the AI.23 (Lightning) and AWG-12 (Phantom)"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946585711169376513) 2025-07-19 14:59:34 UTC 3348 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986257432879271) 2025-07-20 17:31:11 UTC 3362 followers, 1034 engagements


"Aircraft Numbers in 2025 Support Aircraft 9/25 The 2025 support fleet is modernised with enhanced airlift AAR maritime patrol SIGINT armed ISR and ground surveillance (Shadow R1). The C-17 Globemaster III remains critical for heavy-lift. E-7 Wedgetail delivery is delayed to late 2025 (at the earliest) creating an AEW gap. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025); Royal Air Force Protector RG1 (2025); Royal Air Force Shadow R1 (2025). Squadron Note: C-17: No. 99; A400M: Nos. XX 70; Voyager: Nos. XX 101; P-8A: Nos. XXX 201; RC-135W: No. 51; Protector"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986152738934945) 2025-07-20 17:30:46 UTC 3364 followers, 1803 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729253367484603) 2025-07-22 18:43:35 UTC 3366 followers, XXX engagements


"Operational Use Across Nations 17/25 The CAPTOR-M equips Typhoons in the UK Germany Italy Spain Austria Saudi Arabia and Oman for air policing and combat operations. The RAF has used it in Operation Ellamy (Libya 2011) and Operation Shader (Iraq/Syria 2015 onwards). The ECRS Mk0 serves Kuwait and Qatar for regional security"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947306125201690980) 2025-07-21 14:42:14 UTC 3364 followers, XXX 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947729045724275165) 2025-07-22 18:42:46 UTC 3366 followers, XXX engagements


"Innovation: LCMs with 25-Pounder Guns 13/25 A groundbreaking innovation was the use of Landing Craft Mechanised (LCMs) mounted with 25-pounder guns from the 18th Field Regiment Royal Artillery. These Z-craft delivered direct fire support neutralising the Japanese during landings. Their mobility provided a flexible alternative to static artillery critical to the campaigns success"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947414239171514782) 2025-07-21 21:51:50 UTC 3364 followers, XXX engagements


"Conclusion and Invitation to Comment 25/25 The AI.24 Foxhunter overcame a troubled start to become a capable radar competitive with the AN/APG-63 and AWG-9 in BVR roles. Its upgrades and JTIDS integration made the Tornado F3 a vital NATO asset despite agility drawbacks. Influencing the Typhoons CAPTOR it left a lasting legacy. Was it a good radar For its era yesit met the RAFs needs. Please comment with insights or corrections. Substack coming soon where all essays and papers will be published"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946586058231103687) 2025-07-19 15:00:56 UTC 3349 followers, XXX engagements


"Aircraft Numbers in 2025 Combat Aircraft 8/25 As of XX July 2025 MoD data confirms XXX combat aircraft in a modernised multi-role fleet. The F-35B number (37) accounts for XX delivered X lost in 2021 and X in US testing. Source: National Audit Office Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 (2025); UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025). Squadron Note: Typhoon: Nos. X X X X X XX XX (OCU); F-35B: Nos. XXX (RAF) XXX (joint RAF/RN)"  
![@MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986138922819803) 2025-07-20 17:30:43 UTC 3364 followers, 2016 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 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) [@MtarfaL](/creator/x/MtarfaL) on [X](/post/tweet/1947430557367079188) 2025-07-21 22:56:41 UTC 3363 followers, XX engagements


"The Japanese Disadvantage 18/25 The Japanese 54th Division though tenacious was limited by shortages. Their 75mm and 105mm artillery lacked ammunition and their light tanks were outmatched by Shermans. Relying on infantry tactics like night infiltrations they were overwhelmed by the Allies firepower and coordination"  
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"@ZanxorT @ESlibrarian @pinstripedline @FennellJW Sovereignty is an interesting one. Suite A and Suite B this can be managed"  
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"Weapons Delta 13/25 The 2025 weapons suite is more advanced with Meteor Paveway IV and Brimstone offering superior range and precision but fewer platforms limit sortie rates. ALARMs retirement leaves a SEAD gap. SPEAR X delays and a long range stand off capability (other than Storm Shadow) hamper effectiveness. P-8As reliance on US torpedoes creates a sovereignty challenge but Stingray is being delivered 2027 (hopefully). Source: UK Ministry of Defence RAF Aircraft & Weapons (2003); UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025)"  
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"Deployments in 2025 15/25 In 2025 Op Shader (Iraq/Syria) involves Typhoons/F-35Bs for strikes/ISR with RC-135Ws Voyagers A400Ms and C-17s. Op Poseidon Archer (Yemen) uses similar assets. P-8As patrol the North Atlantic; C-17s and A400Ms support global airlift. Shadow R1 conducts ISR over Gaza for hostage recovery. NATO exercises like Cobra Warrior focus on collective defence. Op HighMast (CSG25) air shows and other events stretch RAF assets. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Operational Updates 2025 (2025)"  
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"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)"  
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"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"  
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"Origins of the CAPTOR Radar 2/25 The CAPTOR originally the ECR-90 was born in the 1980s under the Future European Fighter Aircraft (FEFA) programme aimed at countering Soviet aircraft like the MiG-29. Led by the EuroRadar consortium (UK Germany Italy Spain) it built on the Ferranti Blue Vixen radar from the Sea Harrier FA2 leveraging pulse Doppler technology for superior target detection in cluttered environments"  
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"The Household Comparison 5/25 Picture your household. You earn from your job (like taxes for the government) and spend on bills food and maybe a mortgage. If you spend more than you earn you borrow maybe with a credit card. The UKs borrowing XXXXX billion this year to cover costs but a chunk goes to daily expenses not just big investments like roads or hospitals"  
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"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"  
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"Sherman Tanks: A Decisive Edge 16/25 Sherman tanks from the 19th Lancers provided critical firepower. At Kangaw their 75mm guns countered Japanese infantry who used desperate suicide charges with explosives. Unlike the Japaneses outdated under-supplied light tanks Shermans dominated supporting the 25th Indian Divisions advance"  
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"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"  
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"What Are Bonds 2/25 Bonds or gilts in the UK are like IOUs the government issues when it needs to borrow money. If your household needs extra cash for a new car you might take a loan promising to repay with interest. The government does this by selling gilts to investors (like banks or pension funds) who lend money and get paid back later with interest"  
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"LCMs at Kangaw: Navigating the Daingbon Chaung 15/25 During the Kangaw landing LCMs with 25-pounders navigated the narrow Daingbon Chaung under fire. Combined with Combined Operations Pilotage Parties demolitions (SBS COPP - more to follow on this innovation) they cleared obstacles and provided cover enabling No. X Commando to seize Hill XXX. This mobile artillery platform was a tactical triumph"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"Combat Capability Verdict (Personal View) 19/25 The RAFs combat capability has degraded. Quantitative losses (34% fewer combat aircraft AEW gap) outweigh qualitative gains (F-35B Meteor Shadow R1). Pilot shortages (34 F-35 pilots in 2023) and reduced sorties limit high-intensity ops against peers as noted in the 2025 SDR. This thread hasnt discussed MFTS or rotary assets this will follow. A question for commentators though - rotary air should it be an RAF deliverable or should it be passed to the AAC Source: UK Ministry of Defence Strategic Defence Review 2025 (2025); National Audit Office"  
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"Combat Capability Quantitative 17/25 MoD data shows a XX% combat aircraft drop (210 to 139) slashing sortie capacity. Ageing Typhoons likely have low mission capability rates (e.g. US F-15C at XX% in 2023) and the F-35B still suffers from lack of CR aircrew and platform availability. In 2003 the RAF flew 1000 Tornado sorties in Iraqs first month; 2025s fleet cant match this - the question for commentators is does it need to Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025)"  
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"@nicholadrummond What about the CTA 40mm that the UK has chosen Does it do both or do we need another expensive upgrade"  
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"Borrowing for Daily Costs 6/25 Borrowing for a house or car makes sense its an investment. But borrowing for groceries or Netflix Thats risky. The UKs using borrowed money for things like public sector salaries and welfare not just long-term projects. This is why those bond sales matter they show borrowing is getting pricier"  
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"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"  
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"Aircraft Numbers in 2003 Support Aircraft 7/25 The 2003 support fleet enabled global operations with transport air-to-air refuelling (AAR) maritime patrol signals intelligence (SIGINT) airborne early warning (AEW) and ground surveillance (Sentinel R1). The C-17 Globemaster III provided heavy-lift strategic airlift. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2003 (2003); Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 (archived 2003); Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster (2024). Squadron Note: C-17: No. 99; Hercules: Nos. XX XX 47; VC10: No. 10; TriStar: No. 216; Nimrod MR2: Nos. XXX 201"  
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"Aerodynamic and Power Integration 16/25 The Typhoons large nose accommodates the CAPTORs powerful antenna offering superior range compared to smaller fighters like the Rafale. Liquid and air cooling ensure reliability during high-performance flight while self-diagnostic systems (hopefully) simplify maintenance critical for operational readiness"  
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"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"  
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"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)"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"Aircraft Numbers in 2003 Combat Aircraft 6/25 MoD data for 2003 shows the RAF operated XXX combat aircraft including Tornado F3s for air defence supporting strike reconnaissance and close air support roles during Operation Telic in Iraq. Squadron numbers reflect frontline units. Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2003 (2003). Squadron Note: Tornado GR4/GR4A: Nos. II (AC) IX (B) XX XX XX XX 617; Tornado F3: Nos. XX 43; Harrier GR7/9: Nos. X X 4; Jaguar GR3: Nos. XX 54; Typhoon Tranche 1: No. 17"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"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 🤷🏻♂"  
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"Combined Arms in Action 12/25 The campaign exemplified combined arms operations. Commandos infantry tanks artillery and air support from the RAF and U.S. 1st Air Commando worked seamlessly. Naval minesweepers ensured safe landings while engineers cleared paths enabling the Allies to overwhelm Japanese defences through coordinated firepower"  
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"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"  
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"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)"  
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"Comparing to the USA 14/25 The US with XXX% debt-to-GDP is like a rich family spending big borrowing easily because everyone trusts their credit (the dollars global status). But rising bond yields show investors are worried. The UKs similar but doesnt have the same financial clout so our borrowing costs hit harder"  
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"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"  
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"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"  
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"Weapons in 2025 12/25 By 2025 the RAFs weapons are advanced supporting multi-role operations but are carried by fewer platforms. SPEAR X is delayed to the 2030s per MoD updates (a continuing saga that might never get solved). Source: UK Ministry of Defence UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations 2025 (2025); Royal Air Force Typhoon (2025)"  
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"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"  
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"Deployments in 2003 14/25 In 2003 Op Telic (Iraq) saw Tornado GR4s (with ALARM for SEAD) F3s Harriers and support aircraft including C-17s in strikes air defence AAR and airlift. Afghanistan operations used Harriers for close air support. Sentinel R1 supported ground surveillance. Nimrod MR2s patrolled the Gulf. The RAF sustained high sortie rates (1000 Tornado sorties in Iraqs first month). Source: UK Ministry of Defence Operation Telic: UK Air Operations 2003 (2003)"  
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"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"  
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"Weapons in 2003 11/25 In 2003 the RAFs weapons suite supported expeditionary operations in Iraq focusing on precision strikes SEAD (ALARM missile) and air-to-air capabilities. Source: UK Ministry of Defence RAF Aircraft & Weapons (2003)"  
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"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)"  
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