Zelda,
You're way over estimating the competence of the Iraqi military. These guys were horrible in the Gulf War and barely knew what they were doing. Most of these guys barely knew what they were doing.
In addition due to the fact that they had multiple suppliers, yes they had a large army...
TheMann I'm assuming that the rest of Nato is going to replace 5.56? As a NATO member I think they're bound to use the same standards as everyone else.
Looks cool however I do have one question.
With all due respect, isn't the ship seem a bit over armed. I mean the total amount of VLS cells is more than that of an Burke class DDG. Where would you put all of the missile cells?
For replacing the warrior why not purchase a Ford class carrier? By that time, the Americans will have already had a couple of the class in commission and will have all of the bugs worked out. Why reinvent the wheel for just one carrier when you have an ally that's done nearly all of the work...