To Decimate is as you put Dave 1 in 10 ,50% is half which is Dimidium, Cheers Tommo my googlefu is poor however, my google translate fu was non-existent , Over the last third of a century the pollies have dimidiumated the British Army . Do you have a link on that drawdown, havent seen that comment before? Donald Trump says only he can prevent a Third World War, China sets modest economic growth target of about 5 per cent for 2023, Police granted extra stop-and-search powers after schoolboy stabbed, Prince Harry: A lot of us in Army didnt necessarily agree or disagree with war in Afghanistan, Rishi Sunak to host Coronation Big Lunch at Downing Street, Project Fear authors discussed when to deploy new Covid variant. Billboard in Dnipro, Ukraine with the statement written in Russian. Invasion of a NATO state or even probably Sweden Im sure would. Im not sure to be honest. Our SSNs will be busy chasing their SSNs, and so each RN surface vessel should be capable of offensive action. Pity we dont have an enormous fleet of attack submarines to take out surface ships. Regardless of whatever you think about climate change, Greta whinberg ensures anyone over 25 gets irritated by her patronising childish ways.
Could be a rerun of the 1904 Russian fleet of to the far East didnt go too well for them then but they did attack Traelers of dogger bank. Trump was an idiot and poor president. Two weeks ago nearly a dozen warships and combat aircraft from Russias Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets gave a show of force in the waters off the British and Irish coasts General Sir Nick Carter has said. Im Amazed at Germany and Frances response. If Biden had the balls he could put a small contingent of US troops in Ukraine and dare Putin to attack. 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? In total, the pair saw 14 ships, led by a Russian minesweeper, approach the coast off Odesa and then turn back toward Crimea. But T31 isnt designed or intended to be a high end anti submarine Frigate, more a general purpose Frigate for more day to day operations ,anti piracy ect but capable enough to operate as part of a task group. I was just using it as an example of how the presence of a capable foreign military in a potential war theatre could complicate strategies. I doubt it. Russia has repeatedly denied that it is planning an invasion and instead demanded that NATO bar Ukraine from membership. That would make a great movie but better to follow the money trail back to Russia and other foreign powers. Kongsberg have said that it will also be fitted to NSM. Several missiles now fit the bill, but you still need to get round the issue of targeting information before you send it/them on their way.
Russian warships in English Channel prompt UK Navy shadowing operation Royal Navy shadows nine Russian warships around the UK Times where unity is needed he takes EU presidency and is calling for the EU to do their own deal with Russia. Push buttons. Trump was right about Germany being too dependent upon Russian gas and some EU states not spending enough on defence. This stuff was going on long before sites like this were around to report it in the public domain. So the design probably dates back to the late 1960s / early 1970s, so getting a bit long in the tooth..! You have to look at the bigger picture, Russia, China and the Iranians are holding joint exercises in the Indian ocean, increased naval activity in the Arctic, My biggest concern is India and Pakistan. Ill also add American Democrats have a strong distaste for Putin starting roughly in early 2017 when US intelligence agencies determined Russia helped elect Trump. Land, they have plenty. https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/ With the clown we have as PM? The huge explosion at the military complex of Parchin, 30 kilometers southeast Tehran. what about nato members bulgaria and romania? 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 . General Sir Nick Carter delivering the annual Royal United Services Institute lecture. So, USA has no troops in Ukraine? They hit targets of a 'simulated enemy' in 'large-scale' exercises involving 500 military personnel. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the intelligence was 'very credible.'. Also Congress now has the Trump White House documents related to Jan 6. Are you saying another country told Iran to attack the UAE? Giving his annual speech to the Royal United Services Institute, the Defence chief said: They are flexing their muscles in our own back yard with an ostentation they have not displayed since the Cold War. 'Russia invaded territory in the Crimea, ginned up a conflict in eastern Ukraine, and has systematically sought to undermine and divide Ukraines democracy,' Blinken said. "As I said, it has no equivalent in any country in the world. The other question which has been posed before-if the Ukraine had not given up its nukes, would Russia risk starting a fight with them? Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. Their Intel also saying that they see no particular problem. Published. When the world is fully and singularly looking at that location. russian dockyards will need to build more tugs. Yeah easily mistaken for Japanese torpedo boats a few thousand miles off course. Earlier this year, Vladimir Putin said the 135-meter-long frigate would sail for the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea with the latest generation hypersonic cruise missiles on board. 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. The Russian ships' 'highly irregular' movements sparked Swedish authorities to deploy hundreds of troops and armoured vehicles to the island of Gotland. The only time there is a difference, is when a SM is deep, sprinting to a new position. On western side it was concern that with the post Soviet economic collapse theyd end up in very dodgy countries hands. The guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov has been closely monitored by Nato navies on its maiden voyage armed with 6,670mph Zircon weapons. Indeed you wouldnt need ships to eliminate those ducks as you wouldnt in the Dardanelles if they ever got in a pickle there either as Britain found out before the Gallipoli campaign became a hasty if equally ill fated alternative. (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. And the Russian surface fleet is still very much made up of 80s tech, that isnt very reliable. The Russian ships sheltered from bad weather within the Baie de Seine, Northern France, where Severn was joined by allied French navy ships and aircraft. The comments below have not been moderated, By Didnt work out too well last time. LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the Black Sea if there were any further provocative actions by the British navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. US is now flying in warlike items to Ukraine. Which it now seems were there to pick up gear to take out of the Baltic, not across it. 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. That is doing it at hands length, other, more shouted about, is skimming money when still on post and that is an area Ukraine is expert in,Read more , With Russia claiming they arent going to invade, they objective maybe another country altogether. The N Koreans are starving again. No they didnt. why? What sonar or anti submarine equipment will t31 possess? We need to re-evaluate our position in the world, step back, calculate the cost of the CASD add that amount to a Defence budget set at 3%. Pity we didnt keep developing the 6 system fitted to Tiger and Blake? The Army will undergo its most comprehensive modernisation since the 1980sIt will experiment its way to robotic and autonomous capabilities. Its what happens after Russia invades that know one is sure about. 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. Russian warships have been pictured off the coast of Britain, en route to a suspected bolstering of the bombing campaign on the besieged Syrian city Aleppo.. Royal Navy vessels were closely . At least that is how Putin would see it. Really poor analysis of a foreign state. No unvaccinated driver may cross the border and there are 10,000s of them. The finger of suspicion immediately fell on Russia, although Ukrainian officials said critical infrastructure had not been targeted. The result is a net drop in drivers. The British destroyer visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week, where an agreement was signed for Britain to help upgrade Ukraine's navy. Are Putins dirty secrets going to be revealed? If a shooting war were to start, the Astutes would be at sea ready to start shooting, its what they are for, granted we dont have enough of them, a situation that wont be rectified until SSN(R) comes of the pipeline at the earliest. Dont want to show my age but I remember reading about the Ropucha class as a schoolboy in the 80s. Locally known as the UK Minister of Defence. Helicopters for the littoral, Nuclear boats for larger vessels. 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!! Its the same with 90% of Russian kit. I meant a small number combat troops postured to help the Ukranians defend themselves. As to Corbin(Corbyn) and American born Johnson, well in my opinion Corbyn is poison and Johnson is a clown beyond redemption Regards Geoff(who is btw an ardent Americophile), Douglass post about this being Bidens fault instead of Putin and his yes men is just not true and I dont think its the time to encourage them. Astutes dont need to surface to receive Comms, they are more then capable of receiving them whilst deep. lol. Surely you mean the Syrians? Tobias Ellwood said Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking full advantage of a weakened West.
Russian warships seen acting unusually off Irish coast 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 . Historical connections with Lvov/Lviv arguably Polish for some. Almost all forms of sanctions being discussed have a greater blowback potential on both Europe and the US than their damage on Russia. How would you like me to paint Corbin and Johnson with the same brush? He wants to get some skin in the game like the West has had the past 20 years. 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. 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. Putin is getting old and hybrid warfare is fruitful but getting boring. It builds up its arsenal in one location to make the world think thats the location they are going to attack. America last night warned the Kremlin of 'massive consequences' as its top diplomat flew to Europe for last-ditch talks aimed at averting war. Ukraine was in part happy to negotiate them away for exactly that reason. The trick is to sort the rubbish and the facts, with good journalism there is always some good Intel to be gleaned. Iran has been poking the region with a pointy stick for years now just to see what sort of rea tin they would get in return. The weakness is in Biden. It would be a signal of intent to the Russians. Not many decent investigative journos around now. He has set out his demands publicly (Ukraine never to join NATO, EFP troops to withdraw from Poland and the Baltics as a minimum) and he will then withdraw his troops we in the west will not agree to any of that. the Poles keep shtum about their involvement, unlike the Balts who declare it openly. 'I strongly, strongly hope that we can keep this on a diplomatic and peaceful path, but ultimately, that's going to be President Putin's decision.'. REUTERS/Sergey Smolentsev. Time to send some Astutes to the Med for target practice! Can you see hot winded Macron or blustering Boris doing that? In comarison with previous pictures those ships are sailing well loaded. Hope you dont mind but Ive sent your comment to HQ, should be worth a raise. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev last week warned the United States that the hypersonic missiles would soon be close to NATO's shores. SPEAR 3 will have a small warhead, but it will be very accurate. They attack a completely different country miles from that one? This is possible by the combination of an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker and an onboard target database. Officialssaid last week that Russia had deployed agents trained in sabotage and urban warfare to launch a 'false-flag' attack on proxy forces, providing the pretext for invasion. 'The operatives are trained in urban warfare and using explosives to carry out acts of sabotage against Russia's own proxy forces. whats next a russian build up around the baltic straits?or the chinese off tiawan? All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Id call it a battle group wholly equipped with obsolete AFVs.
Ireland tells Russia live-fire naval exercise is 'not welcome' Irish defence forces have been monitoring the activity of Russian warships that on Tuesday made a U-turn off the country's coast. Dont think its just down to initial build costs either, providing a crew for the kit and paying for them over the lifetime of the ship/s probably has a bearing on this issue too. Kyiv might also be provoked into attacking by the separatists who could then ask Russia to send troops to help, he said. Agree, that is the most likely route. Im all for countries determining their own choices, but I can see Putins concerns. That basically, means the UK has signalled that it is disengaging from effective land operations in a NATO context. THE Royal Navy has shadowed nine Russian warships stalking Britain's coast in the past two weeks. The big question is-could this conflict once started, and if NATO do get involved, be limited to a conventional battle? I apologize if you took offense with my tone, its not my normal voice. Im for one are hoping cool heads prevail. 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 . 'We are asking for more, and we are expecting to have more,' Mr Prystaiko told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Who do you think signed the peace deal with the Taliban you delusional fool? With what? With you on this DL, some interim AShMs on all T45/T23sbut Mr Wallace is here in Sydney at the moment. So many completely underestimate the complexity and difficulties of achieving the kill chain with Anti ship missiles. Will Stewart Even so, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said it was accelerating its plan to form reserve battalions, a move that would help it rapidly deploy 130,000 recruits to bolster its 246,000-strong 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. 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? I think you have hit the nail on the head. It comes at a time when Russia has sparked fears of all . Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Ukraine soldiers shoot down enemy drones with drones of their own, Dozens stuck in car park as staff refuses to open gate for woman, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts. Seems a bit left-field but the Swedes seem to be taking things seriously. He wasnt kissing his backside so much when he scrapped the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty! Putin cannot afford a hot war even less than we can. 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.
Defence Forces monitoring Russian warships acting unusually off Irish As @RB has posted a lack of ASM is not high on the list of RNs priorities, whatever the reasons. If you remember in WW2 GERMANY wanted to invade us, and we used means of blow up tanks etc to deter them.
I agree with your 10 year rule. Using it just to illustrate how the forward presence of US/Nato forces in Eastern Europe may or may not influence Russian decision making. The target selection technology provides NSM with a capacity for independent detection, recognition, and discrimination of targets at sea or on the coast. Once there they re establish the picture. 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. I see a German Navy Chief had to resign tonight, for making pro Russian comments. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. HMSs Dragon and Defender never had Harpoon fitted. I suspect if we dont show strength and unity now the fighting will inevitably come to us. the disaster of the BEF and lack of anti tank capability that was promised in the event of conflict, sadly never materialised.
'Dangerous moment': Russian naval buildup near Ukraine - POLITICO We have Astute, which is the finest anti ship weapon in the world, along with NATO and allied nuclear boats, its enough toRead more . Ukraine didnt invent the weapons so im curious how much of them they could have used and ultimately maintained over time. Its more difficult now given the numbers they have positioned. At talks this week with the United States and NATO, Russia has sought security guarantees to defuse the crisis. A source familiar with the Russian Defence Ministry's thinking said this was the most likely scenario if Moscow decided to attack, but that he was unaware of any such decision. Yes theyve probably done more to modernise than laggards such as Argentine or Germany, but in conventional terms the European members of NATO alone could militarily contain Russia without Americas help.
Russian, US, French and UK warships spotted off south coast by Defence I wouldnt imagine it would be allowed under international law. But the figures arent as large as claimed andRead more . Britain disputed the Russian version of events, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling it "predictably inaccurate". Final talks on NI post-Brexit deal as UK PM meets EU chief - No 10. Trump kissing Putins ass in Helsinki infuriated a lot of Americans. This is a normal response to transiting warships from other nations., Russian amphibious assault flotilla to transit English Channel. Commander Philip Harper, Severn's commanding officer, said: "In very challenging conditions with rough weather, Severn and several other British and allied ships have spent 20 days ensuring that Russian transiting warships remain under our watchful eyes.". See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Surely he loses more than he gains. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. On Wednesday, the State Departmentapprovedthe transfer of U.S.-made missiles from Baltic NATO members to Ukraine. Russian warships have been seen acting unusually off the south coast of Ireland. Likewise the presence of Nato tripwire forces might just persuade Russian planners to step back. 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. You guys need more ships me thinks . Ringfence it. His views were backed by Labour leader Keir Starmerwho tweeted on Saturday: To protect our values and our security we must be steadfast in our opposition to Russian aggression. Biden??? As its a shed load easier to detect an RF emission and from a lot further away with a highly sensitive receiver. If they cant see it the RU navy will likely assess its not there. 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. Most of these incidents were blamed by Iran on Israel. I think Irans aspirations in the region run much deeper than having mild cooperation with Russia. Germany was starved to death in WW1 by the blockade of the North sea and WW2 bomber command destroyed its industrial might.
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. The talks between the two diplomats came just a day after Russia unveiled plans for naval drills involving more than 140 warships and more than 60 aircraft, seen as a show of strength. Special Forces, or a couple of thousand US Marines or Paratroopers. Regime change? On the face of it, Trumps position on the Right of the political spectrum, should have placed him as a hard opponent of the Russians but he was like a contrite schoolboy sitting next to Putin. Russian Navy ships can be seen in satellite imagery approaching the Ukrainian Coast. He said Moscow could try to seize Ukrainian coastal areas on the Sea of Azov, creating a land bridge from the Russian city of Rostov through Donbass to Crimea, adding: 'That would put the Ukrainian government under a lot of pressure.'. Using missiles at that close a range in very crowded waters would be crazy. The British Army for starters needs a serious shake up and recapitalisation. However, it does look like everybody is going to fight back. The two Russian vessels in the video released Wednesday are the first the military has announced operating off Hawaii since the new year. Etc, etc. Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. We have got troops there, albeit only a small number in a training and advisory role still complicates the plot for Putin. Any toys the RN requires would magical appear on the Quay side, and the funds suddenly available. Maybe, but are you disputing the accuracy of my first sentence? However there is some good reports if you know where to look. You act like the US has nothing to prepare for or be cautious with and we can throw our weight around like Panama in 1989. He also works for the NHS. But they need to be postured in way that showed the West meant business. good job that idiot trump doesnt have access to the red button or the west would be rubble. 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. Itll make Snatch Landrover fiasco look trivial. Several Squadrons of both Interceptor and Ground Attack aircraft from various NATO nations with beefed up on-ground defences and anti-aircraft units. 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.