Merlin ASaC

Unofficial news and updates on the development of Royal Navy Rotary AEW under Crowsnest.
All views are my own. Retweets not endorsement.

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Contribution to #JPR Command and Control from Merlin ASaC. Everyone needs someone to tell them what to do 😁 #LoveTheBag

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

What is a Joint Personnel Recovery exercise?

This infographic helps to explain the multi-faceted approach required for delivering a successful recovery of downed aircrew and security of UK equipment.👇

Joint delivery from @RoyalNavy and @RoyalAirForce personnel.

#CSG22

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

When surveillance and strike come together, it is a true force multiplier.

#CSG22

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

https://t.co/xs70u6FeKk

[HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ]

Our #AwesoME Marine Engineers aka the “Badgers” hard at work! ⛽️🦡

@RN_engineers #STEM

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

#CSG22 is ready for operations – great to have @820NAS, @845NAS & @815NAS as #CarrierStrike is assembling.

[HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ]

The flight deck is back in action!💥

Welcome back to @820NAS and @845NAS we’re excited to get going.

[French Carrier Strike Group @French_CSG]

#ANTARES An E2-C Hawkeye of the #FrenchCSG conducted a 1st operational airborne early warning flight over 🇷🇴, contributing to AIR SHIELDING @NATO . Their advanced detection capabilities enhance
the Alliance deterrence and defense posture on
her Eastern flank.#ProtectingtheSkies

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Merlin ASaC embarked on QEC supporting Carrier Strike alongside Merlin ASW and Mk4.
#StrongerTogether
#ASaC #Merlin #Carrier #EveroneLovesABag

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

2 Aug - XV704 and XV650 delivered under Project LAST prepare to embark to the Falklands. So starting the SKASaC/Merlin ASaC RW AEW journey.

Photo and further detail from the https://t.co/h0VQIczc2b
#AnyFace #ASAC #AEW
https://t.co/tphAvvqulZ

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

CROWSNEST flying hours. Starting to grow the capability.

https://t.co/CinOIpXnmV

[Richard Thomas @RWJThomas]

Costs more than £300k to train an observer in the Crowsnest role once qualified on a Merlin.

https://t.co/WTb6ZJE20q

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Really thorough article over development of the CROWSNEST programme and how the force has structured. #RoyalNavy #AEW #CROWSNEST #ASAC #AEWC #LoveDaBag

https://t.co/SglMcbOAEx

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Will be interesting to see what impact that has on Vixen as you say @NavyLookout - hopefully there’s life in the old bag yet… #Bag #ASaC

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

RAF cancells Project Mosquito by mutual agreement with industry following technical review.

A technology demonstrator to develop ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed air vehicle for F-35 / Tempest. RN project VIXEN considering a carrier-based Mosquito derivative.

https://t.co/wZcOppBXig

[Tim Robinson @RAeSTimR]

MoD Mosquito LANCA cancellation release says"more beneficial capability and cost-effectiveness appears achievable through exploration of smaller, less costly, but still highly capable additive capabilities." SPEAR 3/EW & swarming drones? https://t.co/OvRAGi3wne

[HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS]

We've integrated the 👀 &👂🏼👂🏼 of the fleet @820NAS with #Crowsnest.

Ready for our next @NATO trip

⛽️ .....✅
🌃 flying....✅
📺🔗...✅

#IServe
#MondayMotivation

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Love the bag but still a little bit jealous the Royal Navy couldn’t acquire E2D. Organic AEW, ISR and support to task group more relevant than ever. #AEWC #ASAC #Crowsnest #E2D

[Global Defense Corp @GlobalDefCorp]

Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract To Supply Three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye To French Navy #France #Paris #E2D #NorthropGrumman #MarineNationale https://t.co/6o3xEN82O5

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Thoughts @NavyLookout @thinkdefence @Gabriel64869839

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

One of the key roles of SKASaC and now Merlin ASAC (Crowsnest) is to Find and Fix potential combatants and be ready to support the killchain for surface launched missiles - wonder if TLAM upgrade allows surface tgt? #ASAC #Crowsnest #LayeredISR #TeamWork

https://t.co/NIw5iaEUsF

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

MoD confirms RN’s stock of 65 remaining submarine-launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) Block IV to be upgraded to Block V standard from 2024 in £265M contract.

Enhanced accuracy and resistance to countermeasures, range extended to approx 1,000 miles.

[Merlin ASaC @AsacMerlin]

Merlin ASaC at sea training and testing their new capability improvements. Why have 1 radar when you can have 2? #Crowsnest #ASaC #TrainToWin #FlyNavy

[HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS]

Another busy few days

🌬️Chinooks
🧙‍♂️Merlins
⛽️Refuels
🛟 winching

#IServe #WednesdayFun

[820 Naval Air Squadron @820NAS]

We brought our Merlin ASaC capable aircraft too! @HMSPWLS