He wasnt kissing his backside so much when he scrapped the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty! A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. A lot older but the modern B52 is like triggers broom. Ok we fought for repression of all subjugated Countries including the German folk who were under the heel of the Nazi jackboot. Last night, Kiev hailed Britain for sending anti-tank weapons and troops as an 'important first step' to help the country defend itself. It comes at a time when Russia has sparked fears of all . Some operating virtually continuously for a couple of years or more on a return trip every month. Any toys the RN requires would magical appear on the Quay side, and the funds suddenly available. Times where unity is needed he takes EU presidency and is calling for the EU to do their own deal with Russia. Just to keep us on our toes. "I am sure that such a powerful weapon will allow us to reliably protect Russia from potential external threats and help ensure our country's national interests. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday before holding talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Geneva on Friday in the latest attempt to defuse the crisis. In his annual Defence speech, General Sir Nick Carter also said it was 'too early to plot the demise of the tank'. H I Sutton 15 Mar 2022. Forces would secure control of a canal that provided Crimea with fresh water supplies until Russia annexed the region and Ukraine stopped the flow, he said. An good opportunity knoks coming soon, to sink the Russian fleets in the Med, lol!! So will Taiwan. Akin to RAF doing away with Meteor, ASRAAM and sticking to Mauser. In this second scenario NATO troops/aircraft dont even need to be in Ukraine thereby making it difficult for Putin to complain. If you remember in WW2 GERMANY wanted to invade us, and we used means of blow up tanks etc to deter them. A Ministry of Defence Spokesperson told me: As part of a unified response with our allies, the Royal Navy are monitoring the presence of Russian Ships as they transit through the English Channel. Spain is sending warships to join Nato naval forces in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and Denmark also said it would send a frigate to the Baltic Sea. At this distance we could also send a cutting out party/borders Im sure! The ships have included a surfaced submarine, a destroyer, a corvette and a patrol ship along with their supporting tugs and supply ships travelling in the English Channel, Celtic Sea and the West Coast of Scotland. Going after the Ukraine neatly side steps the maritime flank to some extent. Ultimately, the maneuver ends abruptly. Morning Sean. Russian deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin confirmed that the mission includes the relocation of two S-400 mobile surface to air missile battalions, a Pantsir-S battalion and 12 Su-35 fighters for the 'surprise' inspection and drills. NOTAMs will clear seaways fast, whilst the Falklands demonstrated the potency of AsUW back then. My good friend and neighbour, an ex USN chief engineer on subs is a mildly Right of Centre Republican but even he voted for Biden in the last election. return to the tri nations agreement of 1899!! russian dockyards will need to build more tugs. Putins Russia isnt anywhere nearly as big and powerful as the old Soviet military and couldnt go toe to toe with the US. Under international law of the sea, innocent passage permits a vessel to pass through another state's territorial waters so long as this does not affect its security. @RoyalNavy ships @hms_tyne and @HMSDragon have escorted three Russian warships through the North Sea and English Channel as part of a unified response with allies. It just shows the Ruskis have sleepers in the German armed forces. A multi-front assault might also involve a move into northeastern Ukraine, encircling but perhaps not entering cities where forces could get bogged down in urban fighting. 'He emphasized the United States unwavering commitment to Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity and reiterated the principle of nothing about Ukraine, without Ukraine.'. Iran has already stepped up activities in the gulf region, recently attacked the UAE with drones from Yemen causing a few civilian casualties. Military analysts said even if it overwhelmed Ukraine's army, which is half the size of its own, Russia could face guerrilla-type resistance, making it hard to hold on to captured territory. The RN has learned many lessons over the years, have a little faith. Assassinations of nuclear experts. Patrol ship HMS Tyne monitored two warships and an intelligence gathering vessel as they carried out replenishment operations with their supporting tanker. REUTERS/Sergey Smolentsev. Russia has accused Kyiv of harbouring plans to retake the region by force, something Ukraine denies. Russian warship with 'unstoppable' 7,000mph hypersonic missiles 'sails Mr Prystaiko also slammed Berlin for pushing ahead with the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that will circumvent Ukraine. The explosion inside an oxygen factory in the town of Bandar-e Mahshahr, south of Tehran. By teatime at least during the cold War the surface arm of the RN was given 7 days before lights out 6 days more than the RAF , only the Army faired better indefinitely if resupplied ? Do you regard all the military and NHS etc senior people joining companies after they retire that they may well have helped gain orders as corruption? 'We're now at a stage where Russia could at any point launch an attack in Ukraine, and what Secretary Blinken is going to go do is highlight very clearly there is a diplomatic path forward. Would tend to agree with you Graham, to what end does Putin need to invade Ukraine? Test capabilities. A string of government websites was hacked on Friday. 11:10 GMT 19 Jan 2022 Without OHT you are randomly chucking missiles out down a bearing and hoping the target is somewhere within the seeker head basket for the terminal homing. 'This of course would be the most costly economically, politically and in terms of human lives and that's probably why it's least likely,' Melvin said of an all-out invasion. Broker a deal to have Russian military bases in their country. Russian warships seen acting unusually off Irish coast You underestimate the Russian bear at your peril! Video shared by the US Coast Guard of a Russian ship near the Hawaiian Islands. "It is a hypersonic sea-based system - [and the vessel has other] latest-generation weapons. The . However, the IDF has a long standing policy of refusing to confirm or deny allegations ofRead more . Mind you cant complain about my pension, thank God for SERPS. Clearly I could be wrong on this. The RN suffered badly in the Falklands through short sightedness and gaps in capabilities, and is sadly doomed to suffer again unless it takes the enemies and their capabilities and tactics seriously. And in the Western Military District, a missile regiment armed with S-400 Triumf mobile, surface-to-air missile system conducted electronic launches at a range in Leningrad region. Ill think you well find Im disagreeing with a nut job who thinks Salisbury was a UK government conspiracy lol. 'We have information that indicates Russia has already pre-positioned a group of operatives to conduct a false flag operation in eastern Ukraine,' she said. Nine Royal Navy ships have completed a "concentrated operation" to shadow seven Russian warships, the British Royal Navy said Thursday, citing "unusually high levels of activity" in the English . Also known as SPEAR capability 5. ", DON'T MISS:Vladimir Putin braced for Kremlin 'ultra-nationalists' mutiny[REPORT] West puzzled after Putin evacuates warships and submarines from region [REPORT] UK tanks to cause 'real problems' for Russia on Ukrainian frontline[REPORT]. General Carter, who joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1977, has been head of the armed forces since June 2018. First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin said: "This is why the Royal Navy is at sea every day, protecting the UK and our interests. I think Putin is going to have to attack or look weak. The True Reason Why 7 Russian Warships off UK Coast - YouTube Pity we dont have an enormous fleet of attack submarines to take out surface ships. I know Sean but she would certainly Grind Vlad Putin down, Thats true enough, she grinds me down and I accept the science behind climate change!! A capability upgrade as and when needed, might well happen. I was considering calling them coffins but ill go with obsolete. Dont we have typhoons in the Balkans and Romania? https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2018/02/chechen-military-police-return-syria-russia.html. We have historically supported the underdog in the face of the invading bully. At least they didnt decimate their armed forces like the UK and most of its allies as a result of peace dividend at end of cold war. The Iranians are being bombed at will. Who is bombing the Iranians? So were Western economies corrupt, going back in time. The Americans have just sent their first shipment of Aid to the Ukraine what was sent was classed as LETHAL Aid. Unfortunately we are in a poor starting position militarily, as is most of NATO if things escalate. I think youll find the Poles really ramping up, unlike us Brits who have more horses than tanks, the Poles have superannuated their winged hussars moumts and morphed onto modern MBTs. If allowed to go unchecked, this will only serve to embolden both Putin and Xi, so interesting times ahead for all of us. If this new cold war turns into something nasty, our T45 should have something better than Harpoon to engage enemy ships. Very old school looking set up and equipment. I think one of Moscow's long-standing goals has been to try to sow divisions between and within our countries and quite simply, we cannot and will not let them do that. I agree that its a risk, but one which they appear to be content to manage.. The only Ukraine people fighting for their independence are those in the Donbas. The big question is-could this conflict once started, and if NATO do get involved, be limited to a conventional battle? Its not as easy as it seems, accurately targeting the correct vessel in high shipping density waters. Should they choose to do so. In new training drills yesterday, three dozen Russian warplanes including Su-34 fighter-bombers, Su-25 attack aircraft and MiG-31 fighter-interceptors flew from airfields in Perm, Krasnoyarsk,. There are only two roads from Crimea that could be blocked or destroyed, a potential weakness, he said. I pray it doesnt happen, but sheer negligence in thisRead more . Six Russian ships go past UK sparking fears they are going to Ukraine ', She said it mimicked the playbook used when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula, and included social media disinformation to show Kiev as the instigator of violence. You are just scapegoating Douglas. I think you have hit the nail on the head. one area that peeves me is that we no longer have the facilities to build produce the equipment fast enough. Final talks on NI post-Brexit deal as UK PM meets EU chief - No 10. True , I seem to remember one the OSINT Bunker pod cast guys saying if they start to move Air assets near the Ukraine border than probably the war is on , they have just done that. 'Grateful for [US's] political & security support. Russian warships pass through English Channel - UK Defence Journal Astutes dont need to surface to receive Comms, they are more then capable of receiving them whilst deep. With you on this DL, some interim AShMs on all T45/T23sbut Mr Wallace is here in Sydney at the moment. No, but it would be interesting to know what Circumstances would trigger that. If I see him Ill ask. Any commander in defence now has Russian forces to the North, East, South and West; it could all get very tasty. Unlike the Ukrainians who are, in the main, suffering out in the trench systems with a serious number of dont want to be here conscripts. Russia is 'flexing muscles in Britain's back yard' after ten warships There is also a chance of that senario, Trouble is it is Trumps policies towards NATO ( even threatening to leave it) and distaste for Europe that has given the impetus to Putin to try this on. It could be solved if Ukraine finally implemented the Minsk Protocol it signed in 2015. Will it would be nice not to hear from that stroppy self-important brat anymore, I doubt your proposal will solve either of the threats we face; Russian aggression and climate-climate. He sees weakness and disharmony and a split America with half the voters seeing thier Country as an island totally ignorant of what losing Europe would mean to the US position in the World. Biden is shaping up to be just as bad and hopefully another 1-term wonder. Iv said all along all the US has to do is move over a few B52s B1s and B2 to UK on a routine training mission. A fleet of Russian warships and fighter jets, including the flagship aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov, has reached the North Sea and is headed for the English Channel, the UK's Ministry of . While the oil tanker Kama turned on its AIS tracker, the frigate Admiral Gorchkov kept it off to stay under the radar. Are Putins dirty secrets going to be revealed? EDIT spelling corrections. Turkeys first dedicated intelligence-gathering ship, TCGUfuk(A-591), was officially commissioned into service at Istanbul Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 14 January, smail Demir, head of Turkeys Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), has announced. Historical connections with Lvov/Lviv arguably Polish for some. At talks this week with the United States and NATO, Russia has sought security guarantees to defuse the crisis. Invasion of a NATO state or even probably Sweden Im sure would.
So is his agenda really totally different? The Kremlin also deployed servicemen to Belarus this week, ostensibly for major military operations with the country, sparking fears in neighbouring Lithuania. This stuff was going on long before sites like this were around to report it in the public domain. Royal Navy warship @HMSPortland is tracking Russian guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and accompanying tanker Kama as they sail in international waters close to the UK. The German government even went so far as to brief journalists on Tuesday that cutting Russia off from international banking systems - the so-called 'nuclear option' of sanctions - was off the table, prompting angry denials from Washington. Add in SPEAR EW, which will be an air launched jammer, creating false targets, and the bad guys are going to have a veryRead more . Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas said today: 'In the current situation, we view the arrival of Russian armed forces in Belarus not only as a destabilising factor in the security situation but also as the one posing an even bigger direct threat to Lithuania.'. Maybe, but are you disputing the accuracy of my first sentence? Helicopters for the littoral, Nuclear boats for larger vessels. Hope the Turks can hold them up over their passage through the straights and send Putins timetable skew-whiff. Now over, the Russian ships heading for the Med, inc a cruiser. Im all for countries determining their own choices, but I can see Putins concerns. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Kimball and its commander, Capt. On 19 July 2020, another explosion hit a power plant in Isfahan Province. George is on Twitter at @geoallison, Comments may automatically be held for moderation by our team, they will be approved as soon as possible in accordance with our. One of Russia's newest, most advanced warships - the Admiral Gorshkov - docked in Havana some 90 miles from the southern tip of Florida, amid Russia's warnings to the U.S. about deploying missiles near Russia, the Associated Press reported Monday. Britain seems to be the only Western power doing anything regarding the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. Yep, putting a heavy weight anti ship missile in a cruise ship would be the ultimate fuck up and hand a victory to Russia. It said: "The crew of the frigate 'Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov' conducted an air defense exercise in the Norwegian Sea. Meanwhile the potential peer foes, Russia and China, were very quietly building up their defensive forces initially and then offensive to a standard able to match a peer adversary. Britain's BBC released footage from the ship showing a Russian coast guard warning that he would shoot if the British ship did not change course. And if we enter a shooting war with Russia. Something will give as you cannot maintain an army at this sort of readiness indefinitely. Russia is allied with Iran, need I say more. Pretty much what their President told them on the TV a couple of days ago. Didnt work out too well last time. An interesting breakdown of Americas national debt. Whilst the Canada and now Mexico border problems are now very real indeed. "Even with the pressures of Covid, we remain at short notice to respond to threats both in home waters and around the world. Their Intel also saying that they see no particular problem. Well they didnt of course and no sympathy was deserved . Using it just to illustrate how the forward presence of US/Nato forces in Eastern Europe may or may not influence Russian decision making. It builds up its arsenal in one location to make the world think thats the location they are going to attack. In such a febrile atmosphere, the risk of a misunderstanding or unplanned escalation is greater, and Russia could use such an incident as a casus belli. ', After their meeting, State Department spokesman Ned Price warned the West was ready to impose 'crippling costs on Russias economy' if Putin chooses the path of 'further aggression.'. Several Latvians were arrested when they returned from fighting in the Ukraine they had been on the Russian side! During its 2008 war with Georgia, Russia bristled at U.S. warships operating in the Black Sea, and in April the United States cancelled the deployment of two warships to the area. 'They discussed U.S. and international security and economic assistance to Ukraine, and the Secretary expressed appreciation for Ukraines continued calls for a diplomatic solution, stressing the need for Ukrainian unity in the face of the Russian threat,' Price said. But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. Published. Its the bowl of gruel and the slice of old bread that really makes it all worthwhile. The combat readiness of your fighting units degrade, morale becomes a problem and your armour becomes less effective as maintaince for war becomes a problem. Kongsberg have said that it will also be fitted to NSM. I see a German Navy Chief had to resign tonight, for making pro Russian comments. I somehow doubt it. I think most would agree Trump was a very poor President and Joe Biden has not covered himself in glory. The Ropucha-class landing ship can transport 10 main battle tanks and 340 troops or 12 BTRs and 340 troops or 3 main battle tanks, 3 2S9 Nona-S, 5 MT-LBs, 4 army trucks and 313 troops or 500 tons of cargo. We will see who is right in a month or two. In such cluttered close waters, the 4.5 inch is probably the best weapon and only weapon you would need. The. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. They now believe they have achieved their goal and no longer have to bowRead more , Err no. Looking to impress on Moscow the need for de-escalation, he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov decided yesterday 'it would be useful' to meet in person on Friday in Geneva. Yep, you may well sleep well when not being reminded of the things you could actually be doing to help the world, Ive partaken in wars over Oil and I dont even drive, Driving fossil fueled powered cars is not the only thing causing climate change and that we need to change. Too many journalists sit at their desks googling news instead of getting off their backsides. What is aerial refuelling and how does it work? However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he may consider halting the pipeline if Moscow attacks. Its perhaps worth considering that just supposing a few Russian armoured/infantry detachments had been deployed in and around Baghdad at important government and military sites as peacekeepers/observers or an actual hostile force, then would the 2003 invasion of Iraq have taken place? Russkie pension, weekly bucket of spuds and one litre of 2 stroke. So the design probably dates back to the late 1960s / early 1970s, so getting a bit long in the tooth..! Royal Navy shadows NINE Russian warships around UK coast in just 2 weeks Or perhaps NATOs drive eastwards since the fall of communism might just be giving them sleepless nights! Certainly surprised Germany seems so acquiescent about potentially putting itself back on the front line with only Poland as that buffer again. The waters wont be crowded, NOTAMs would clear potential conflict areas fast. This is possible by the combination of an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker and an onboard target database. Under USSR the orders would come from Moscow but the big red button was at the command post for each group of silos in Ukraine. The US Coast Guard in Alaska came across Russian and Chinese vessels on an ordinary patrol earlier this month, the agency has said. But do we have the money or willingness in the population to spend what money we have on defence rather than health or social services for example? Its possible if Putin gets really aggressive it could unite the US to someRead more . I have little faith when the top brass commit to building frigates that have no ASW or AsUW capabilities. In comments that will alarm Kiev, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her country needs 'a reliable Russia' to supply Europe with gas. Whats the Latin 50% because decimate is only 1 in 10 (10%). AnyRead more , Once again I must say that your assessment is spot on. With 4 missiles in each bay of an F-35 (like the 1000lb GBU fits into), says that the warhead cant be that big, say like a Hellfire or Brimstone around 15kg. They can receive Comms 24/7 without having to come to PD, they do not surface to receive Comms, so no difference between a ship receiving an update or a SM. There was a table top exercise done by the Navy back in the late 80s. We do need more ships and we will increase the number of frigates in the years to come. At least Ukraine is on a democratic pathway! 2014-2021 UK Defence Journal, all rights reserved. Which it now seems were there to pick up gear to take out of the Baltic, not across it. Clearly they have something on him-most probably a secret video of Trump in bed with some Russian beauty! All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. They believe Mr Putin's troops are being positioned in line with his new objective, with armoured divisions set to head into neighbouring Belarus on exercise but now stationed within striking distance of Kiev. The US Coast Guard said Wednesday it is monitoring a Russian ship near Hawaii. good job that idiot trump doesnt have access to the red button or the west would be rubble. "Escorting the Russian task group alongside forces from our NATO allies has demonstrated the UKs commitment to the alliance and to maintaining maritime security. Who do you think signed the peace deal with the Taliban you delusional fool? Tobias Ellwood said Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking full advantage of a weakened West. US is now flying in warlike items to Ukraine. Id call it a battle group wholly equipped with obsolete AFVs. I wonder if we could see a real boost in our defence budget? Hi mate. All vessels travelling through the Bosphorus have to book passage where a Turkish pilot will board to insure safe passage, that includes men of war irrespective of nationality. That calls a defense expert on the plan. Ringfence it. Moscow could launch an attack on Ukraine from Crimea and seize territory up to the Dnieper River that could serve as a natural barrier against any Ukrainian counter-offensive, said Konrad Muzyka, director of the Poland-based Rochan consultancy. RNs lack of AsUW is a gamble, otherwise why retain harpoon? Russian warships have been spotted off the British coast. In an announcement on Monday, the agency said the surprise. In a hastily arranged trip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to arrive in Kiev last night to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He wants to get some skin in the game like the West has had the past 20 years. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the British warship, which was travelling from the Ukrainian port of Odessa to the Georgian port of Batumi, was acting in accordance with the law and had been in international waters. 'Clearly the preferable path, clearly the most responsible path and the one that we would prefer, but there is also the path if Russia chooses to renew aggression, of conflict, confrontation and consequences for Russia,' Blinken said. Putin has huge domestic discontent for which the Ukraine crisis is a distraction. Leading to our militaries being optimised for fighting second rate foes. This is a US created crisis for US domestic reasons. Yep 100%. Severn was also on patrol as the Vice-Admiral Kulakov sailed through the Channel. The Royal Navy has kept close watch as four Russian ships sheltered from rough weather in the seas off the east coast of Scotland. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. The Russian ships' 'highly irregular' movements sparked Swedish authorities to deploy hundreds of troops and armoured vehicles to the island of Gotland. Munich - Officially, Vladimir Putin's goal in the Ukraine war is still to denazify the neighboring country. I thought you might of recovered somewhat, after that meltdown you had a couple of years ago? At the same time, it has stepped up social media campaigns portraying Ukraine as aggressors. The Ivan Gren-class can transport 40 BTRs or IFVs and 300 troops. And its theseRead more . That is the role of EFP troops in Poland and the Baltics show of support plus being a tripwire. Biden??? It said Russia had deployed 36 Iskander launchers, weapons capable of hitting targets up to 700km away, near Ukraine and said the medium-range missiles that could be used to 'destroy vital objects'. Several European nations have now moved to bolster Natos military deployment in eastern Europe. The guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov has been. Our carriers will only come intoRead more . Still better than a 4.5 gun. Er, as infantry, I had all of 9 seconds according to the briefing table on the Majors desk reading down the list and RMP were given 36 hours; and the rest is history. As to the vaccine mandate, you are aware of the cross US/Canada border restrictions that came into force today that affect 50% or so drivers and the log jams in US west coast ports?
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