We in the West lost sight of the long term strategic goal of the US is remaining the sole superpowewr. I really dont disagree with you. So can be used if the IIR seeker doesnt see the target. lol. View our online Press Pack. General Carter also said the long anticipated Integrated Review of Foreign, Defence and Security policy, now expected in January, will herald the biggest shake-up of the army in a generation. The conclusion was that Tiger stood the better chance due to her 6 turret being mostly electrically powered rather than hydraulic, like Blakes, so the presumption was shed be more reliable. "As I said, it has no equivalent in any country in the world. An interesting question is how much does Kremlin insider Klyushin being in US custody have to do with the escalation? and
Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. It does not stop Russia interfering in/invading Ukraine. Its not a valid comparison in 2003 the Russian was in a post Yeltsin mess and in no way capable of acting as a deterrent to US forces. The only delusional people are the idiots who think Biden is doing a good job; hes lost Afghanistan, Ukraine next, and probably Taiwan in 2023 when this emboldensRead more . Certainly, if small, but it isnt going to be sinking any frigates or destroyers let alone a cruiser many of which are being fitted with anti shell or missile weapons. Pity we didnt keep developing the 6 system fitted to Tiger and Blake? return to the tri nations agreement of 1899!! The only time there is a difference, is when a SM is deep, sprinting to a new position. Later versions have much better electronics and sensors developed with Israel. Russia is allied with Iran, need I say more. , updated 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? As for Corbyn and Johnson, I generally agree I just wish people could see its kind of theRead more , Hi Ron-no need to apologise, I enjoy your posts and know that things for all of us can get robust at times. T31 is being procured to a strict budget, to get these vessels built and in service pretty quick, and we can upgrade once in service if the need requires it, they are large, and will be a very flexible design allowing more kit to be integrated over the years. I have faith in the crews and TTPs, I have limited faith when the top brass dispense with offensive capabilities that the USN and every other major navy endorses. An analogy would be how the small number of US troops placed in both Syria and Afghanistan deterred attackers until they were removed andlook what follows. Anti-air systems appear to be a weakness for Ukraine which might be something that the US should focusRead more . Whats the Latin 50% because decimate is only 1 in 10 (10%). I certainly do! He urged Putin to take 'the path of diplomacy and dialogue to try to resolvedifferences there are peacefully' hours after the Biden administration said it would provide an additional $200 million in defensive military aid to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. But why would Russia deployed troops in Iraq 2003 to save Despot Sadams skin? Certainly Ivan is getting very desperate now with the prop.! 'Also, if he just occupies the eastern regions he will never be able to take back the whole of Ukraine because of the inevitable strengthening of Ukrainian forces in the remainder of the country in the aftermath. You underestimate the Russian bear at your peril! And hand wash Plane Cleaning popping up everywhere? Stand by to be surprised. "Even with the pressures of Covid, we remain at short notice to respond to threats both in home waters and around the world. Push buttons.
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Surely he loses more than he gains. 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. The Turks the bosphorous cutting off vital Shipping routes to Russia. They are not a golden bullet. Should be a 10 year rule everything gets stored for at least 10 years in case needed. With the US on side, it could even be a NATO contingent. The phrase, and derivatives of the phrase . So is his agenda really totally different? Maybe, but are you disputing the accuracy of my first sentence? This stuff was going on long before sites like this were around to report it in the public domain. Billboard in Dnipro, Ukraine with the statement written in Russian. If this invasion happens it could well lead to the Chinese taking the opportunity to seize Taiwan, Iran will cause trouble in the Straits of Homuz and missile man could well take the opportunity to invade the South. The White House corrected the off the cuff remark from the long press conference. All it takes is for 1 to get through! But the latest intelligence now has Ministry of Defence chiefs worried about a much larger incursion, raising fears of warfare engulfing cities and high civilian death tolls. Should they choose to do so. 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. Initially other then a echo sounder suite for navigation which is a safety requirement, there are no current plans for a ASW fit on the T31s, for the reasons you have stated. No warning shots had been fired and no bombs had been dropped in the path of the Royal Navy destroyer Defender, it said. Whereas I have friends and colleagues dotted along the West Coast which is how I can call out your nonsense on that one. At the same time, it has stepped up social media campaigns portraying Ukraine as aggressors. Dont we have typhoons in the Balkans and Romania? I am very much older than 25 and I find her far more grown up than most actual grown ups. Most of its armour is 25+ years old, its tube artillery is a similar age and is seriously out ranged by modern Russian systems and they have just announced a cut in numbers to about 75,000..! The Defence Forces is monitoring a group of Russia warships which have been spotted acting unusually off the south of the country. Social Media and Comment Moderation Policy, New British nuclear missile submarine reaches milestone, Despite funding concerns Type 32 Frigate still planned, European deployment successfully completed by Royal Navy, UK and US nuclear missile submarines send message to Russia, UK signs for Aster 30 Block 1 anti-ballistic missile weapons, Royal Navy seeking loitering munitions for ships, https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/ , NATO battlegroup in Bulgaria reaches full capability, BBC announces new aircraft carrier documentary. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? That was not my point: NATO has antied up and put boots on the ground, who are prepared to fight. At talks this week with the United States and NATO, Russia has sought security guarantees to defuse the crisis. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/kremlin-insider-klyushin-is-said-to-have-2016-hack-details. Tobias Ellwood said Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking full advantage of a weakened West. As for unvaccinated drivers not being allowed to cross, well who wouldnt want to keep the chronically stupid out of their country? 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 . 36 minutes ago. I didnt think anyone could be worse than Trump. In a hastily arranged trip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to arrive in Kiev last night to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, the IDF has a long standing policy of refusing to confirm or deny allegations ofRead more . Whilst we (NATO) wont be firing shots, theres a massive amount that can be done with regards to intelligence and weapon supply that, arguably should have been done a month ago. Cheers dave , I think our boss were trying too make us look on the bright side I doubt if the Careers office would have stated that when we signed up, And yet, of all the capability gaps, this one worries the RN the least. HMS Dragon, though reportedly armed with Harpoon, is being put in harms way without a modern AShM.
Russian warships pass through English Channel - UK Defence Journal There are plenty of other tough choices we need to make in order to solve climate change, I know but what really gets my goat, are the people who whi ge about C C then drive their kids to school, in those bloody 44 SUVs and the School is within walking distance. Lots of disinformation out there I dont understand how Trump takes no blame on either side of the Atlantic for signing the peace deal with the Taliban of all groups but Biden blamed on this board with no push back. Six Russian landing ships have sailed past Britain sparking speculation they are bound for an impending 'full-scale invasion' of Ukraine - as Kiev warns President Putin has 'nearly completed' the build-up of troops along the border. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/03/17/us-navy-set-to-take-delivery-of-the-latest-version-of-its-tomahawk-missile/. A Russian military ship armed with hypersonic missiles has sailed through the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel - only a few miles away from the English coast. Try it too often, find work elsewhere. According to French newspaper La Voix du Nord, another Russian tanker appeared to be heading to the Atlantic Ocean, sailing along the Boulonnais coast on the Strait of Dover, 20 miles away from Great Britain. Russia is flexing its muscles in Britains back yard after ten warships arrived off the UK coast, the Chief of the Defence Staff has warned. 'Should Russia invade, we will provide additional defensive equipment to Ukrainians.'. If you mean why T26 isnt fitted with ASROC, then that has been explained at length by many other commentators, and with very good reason. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken today warnedRussia could attack Ukraine on 'very short notice'during a meeting with UkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelensky at the American embassy in Kiev. The diplomat hit out at Germany for failing to match Britain's offer of military aid, with Berlin preferring to focus on the threat of sanctions. The British destroyer visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week, where an agreement was signed for Britain to help upgrade Ukraine's navy. The task group were joined by RAF Typhoon and F-35s jets, plus tankers RFA Tideforce and RFA Tiderace. Hi mate. Agree but the Russians view is that any weapon in hand can be used against an enemy and therefore gets kept. Clever move, and itll be Trumps fault the Russians invade on Bidens watch. No-one will be able to fight back in an all in war today.