Oh, that would be Slovakia and Poland for example who have NATO aircraft from America not to mention eFP fighters in Lithuania, Estonia and Bulgaria. Leading to our militaries being optimised for fighting second rate foes. It was/would cost a big chunk of their budget to keep them operational and safe. Im afraid its too early to plot the demise of the tank.. There are thoughts elsewhere that these ships may, initially, be heading to Syria in order to collect troops and equipment for redeployment. Russia is 'flexing muscles in Britain's back yard' after ten warships Patrol ship HMS Tyne monitored two warships and an intelligence gathering vessel as they carried out replenishment operations with their supporting tanker. Putin is serious, building up a concentration of troops and armour to this level is not an excersise. What you are saying is if the US had pre-positioned a couple thousand troops in Ukraine, it wouldve prevented Putin from planning and then sending 100,000+ troops to the border along with simultaneous exercises across all their armed forces around the globe including this one: https://www.thejournal.ie/russia-missile-test-south-west-coast-ireland-5660829-Jan2022/. 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. Russian forces could expand the fighting in Donbass to draw Ukraine into a conventional conflict, said Neil Melvin, director of International Security Studies at the RUSI think-tank in London. Yeah easily mistaken for Japanese torpedo boats a few thousand miles off course. 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. The politicians have finally realised that imposing cuts on manpower and platform numbers relentlessly for the last 70 years has led to a navy that is too small to fully fulfil its Gobal Britain role. Thanks for correction but my point was that in the UK he is of DEFENCE not DEFENSE-just trying to hold the line for Oxford English. 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. And the balls to back up that posture with action if necessary. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. We have got troops there, albeit only a small number in a training and advisory role still complicates the plot for Putin. 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. Plus, RN experience has taught us we use helicopters in the littoral with Stingray, Martlet and Sea Venom, and hunter killer boats for larger warships. I am very much older than 25 and I find her far more grown up than most actual grown ups. 5 Russkie pension, weekly bucket of spuds and one litre of 2 stroke. 25% might just be enough, with the right weapons onboard! Sweden has also been reinforcing its forces on the island of Gotland in case the Russians attempt anything there. Heavily armed Russian-backed separatists have controlled a swath of eastern Ukraine since 2014 and continue to exchange fire with Ukrainian government forces despite a 2015 ceasefire that ended major hostilities. Preliminary analysis of the vessels suggests 3 groups. I meant a small number combat troops postured to help the Ukranians defend themselves. Britain said the shots were part of a Russian gunnery exercise. The Ukraininans particularly will give a good account of themselves. 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. The Royal Navy has kept close watch as four Russian ships sheltered from rough weather in the seas off the east coast of Scotland. THey may have a go at making life uncomfortable for the US there as well. Some showed messages saying:'Be afraid and expect the worst.'. Did he deserve any sympathy? The Russian strongman will be sending warships within Ireland's maritime economic zone - around 240km off the southwest cost of Ireland. Ukraine was in part happy to negotiate them away for exactly that reason. Surface vessels Anti ship missiles are effectively back up. And I know the USA seems to have more fruit-cakes that believe these. he said. THE Royal Navy has shadowed nine Russian warships stalking Britain's coast in the past two weeks. Russia has repeatedly denied that it is planning an invasion and instead demanded that NATO bar Ukraine from membership. But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. Any commander in defence now has Russian forces to the North, East, South and West; it could all get very tasty. If Biden was was standing up to Putin hed use some of that military grunt they have. History shows the wisdom of that comment, it was expressed by Montgomery slightly differently. The stark warning comes after two rounds of last ditch talks between the West and Russia failed to de-escalate the conflict which has threatened to bubble over since late last year. Several European nations have now moved to bolster Natos military deployment in eastern Europe. 'Our strength depends on preserving our unity and that includes unity within Ukraine. "It is a hypersonic sea-based system - [and the vessel has other] latest-generation weapons. Should be a 10 year rule everything gets stored for at least 10 years in case needed. Russia isnt confident, Putin is looking for foreign enemies to placate the growing criticism at home. We will see who is right in a month or two. The assessment said Moscow had deployed troops to the border on a 'permanent' basis and said the movement of 'stockpiles of ammunition, field hospitals and security services' to the hinterlands confirmed 'the preparation for offensive operations'. At least Ukraine is on a democratic pathway! This was of course totally unrelated to his dad, then VP, having a say on loan money going into Ukraine. I have little doubt that corruption in Russia has led to some pretty shoddy construction. It depends on the severity of what Russia will do if it invades. A longer-range version would also be welcome, Ive discussed the advantages short to medium term of NSM/JSM as well as Block V Tomahawk, particularly now that both Russia and China have joint interests in the North Atlantic. the less we have to do with the ukraine the better. Im afraid Martlet wouldnt scratch the paint on a Kirov, whilst the Wildcat wouldnt get within range to launch kinetics before being eliminated by the Grumble. If I see him Ill ask. So easy to detect and evasion not impossible but also easy for CIWS to lock onto. The anti-tank weapon systems weve sent out recently are a welcome contribution alongside the stuff the US sent out last year, but much more should have been done and long before now. You guys need more ships me thinks . The assessment put the number of rebels within Ukraine who are loyal to Moscow at 35,000 and estimated Russia has a further 3,000 military personnel within Kiev's territory. 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. 'How can we be given a chance to defend ourselves if you're not giving weapons? [1/6]British Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender is docked in the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine June 18, 2021. I think Putin is going to have to attack or look weak. Please leave a comment below if you have something to say! Tensions escalated at the end of last week after American officials claimed to have information that Moscow had deployed resources for a 'false flag' attack. 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. It comes after UK dfence chiefs said yesterday they fear Putin will opt for the 'nightmare scenario' of a full invasion of Ukraine as tensions rise towards tipping point. 11:10 GMT 19 Jan 2022 Purely theoretical, but just imagine Putin had deployed military units to Iraq in 2002/2003 as peacekeepers and to secure WMD. The US CSG in the med training with Italy and Spain no doubt this is positioned close by aswell. 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. Genuine question did Ukraine have 100% complete control of the USSR nuclear weapons that had been stationed in its territory? 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. However, the MoD has failed to reveal which, if any, of the existing equipment programmes will be cut to reduce the funding gap. "Today, a detachment of ships and support vessels, headed by the large anti-submarine ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov of the Northern Fleet, passed the Pas-de-Calais and continues to move southward in the . Thought about those beasties Johnathan if they hadnt been converted to Helicopter carriers as such and kept the Aft turrets as well nice broadside those cordites were huge, No worries. Correction. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. The NATO Allied Maritime Command is "closely monitoring" Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov, it said in a tweet with a photo of the warship. I was considering calling them coffins but ill go with obsolete. Their problem then, as now, in terms of getting into the EU, was/is corruption. 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. Certainly surprised Germany seems so acquiescent about potentially putting itself back on the front line with only Poland as that buffer again. 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 ? Im for one are hoping cool heads prevail. Test capabilities. what about nato members bulgaria and romania? The USA didnt pick UkraineRead more . 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. Ultimately, the maneuver ends abruptly. "The U.S. Coast Guard is currently monitoring the Russian . Certainly Ivan is getting very desperate now with the prop.! Hi Robert. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/  With the clown we have as PM? Itll make Snatch Landrover fiasco look trivial. How does that relate to this story? means nothing until they are in the fleet, weve got more warships but the admiralty and the M.O.D cant see beyond their arrogance 5 more rivers given the thai navy upgrades to their batch 2 KRABI i.e a 76 otto melara rapid fire gun which was chosen ahead of the raytheon ram 116 system two extra 30mm cannon located aft of the bridge wings with the option of martlet sometime in the future otions to fit harpoon, these are real warships and we should do the same and designate them as corvettes or light frigates add 5 more warships to todays number of 19, then, 24 ships soundsRead more , reasonable place to forward base a t31 maybe. We are in a potentially high risk scenario all it takes is a trigger point. Giles said some scenarios could involve long-range missile attacks or cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure. NSM in clear sea lanes, is perfectly suited to keeping enemy at arms length. All depends on how you define corruption but generally speaking most countries are corrupt at some or all levels us included. Royal Navy shadows Russian ships after 'high activity' in Channel The Kremlin quickly denied it was preparing a provocation. if 25% could actually get out of harbour before breaking down! Time to send some Astutes to the Med for target practice! So, USA has no troops in Ukraine? Estonia is sending Javelin anti-armor missiles while Latvia and Lithuania are sending Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and related equipment, according to a Friday statement by the countries defense ministers. Russian warships have been spotted off the British coast. That would make a great movie but better to follow the money trail back to Russia and other foreign powers. Yes we cant come to Ukraines aid in any meaningful way but this should be it now as far as the Baltics are concerned- reinforce the fuck out of them so they know what surrounded really means and, I hate to say this but trump was right the Germans are useless spineless allies and they dont deserve the support they have now, relocate all forces to Poland and the Baltics where it really matters. russian dockyards will need to build more tugs. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev last week warned the United States that the hypersonic missiles would soon be close to NATO's shores. It remains unclear whether tanker Karma accidentally revealed its location. 14:30 GMT 20 Jan 2022. Invasion of a NATO state or even probably Sweden Im sure would. 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. Morning Sean. This was at the request of the Australian Government. French President Emmanuel Macron has offered to send troops to Romania., https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60077776. Defence forces monitor Russian warships off Irish coast Their Intel also saying that they see no particular problem. We live and learn. And hand wash Plane Cleaning popping up everywhere? Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. I agree with your 10 year rule. Without listing specific equipment plans General Carter hinted long-range precision rockets, air defence missiles and surveillance drones would be brought into service. . It will take them at least a decade to begin to get off Putins apron strings. Iranians being bombed at will??? "As I said, it has no equivalent in any country in the world. A distraction for poor ratings at home possibly. one area that peeves me is that we no longer have the facilities to build produce the equipment fast enough. Chechen warlord 'seriously ill' but refuses to call Russian doctors Where do they and other countries replace it from? 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. This is a US created crisis for US domestic reasons. Ryabkov, referring to Moscow's version of events in which a Russian aircraft bombed the path of the British destroyer, said that in future bombs would be sent "not only in its path, but also on target.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Unfortunately we are in a poor starting position militarily, as is most of NATO if things escalate. 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. A string of government websites was hacked on Friday. And T26 will also receive the future cruise/anti ship weapon. Again, your assessment that putting 2,000 US troops into Ukraine before the status quo has changed, would not have detered 100,000+ troops amassing on the border or the worldwideRead more . 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. This idiot wants Biden to start the war. The Russian ships' 'highly irregular' movements sparked Swedish authorities to deploy hundreds of troops and armoured vehicles to the island of Gotland. I cant imagine we would though, as it could cause an incident in the channel. 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%. I pray it doesnt happen, but sheer negligence in thisRead more . "There is nothing unusual here: it is commonplace, but this time the ship is equipped with the latest hypersonic rocket system Zircon, which has no match. Hi Ron. KALIBR provides even modest platforms, such as corvettes, with significant offensive capability and, with the use of the land attack missile, all platforms have a significant ability to hold distant fixed ground targets at risk using conventional warheads. Will it damage to a ship? His advanced years are often publicly evident in his performance. To all and intents you could be correct, but heres the rub he is a dictator in all but name. ', 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. READ NEXT:Army poised to send 'game-changing' tanks to Ukraine to smash RussiaBefore and after maps show Russia's territorial losses in UkraineUK tanks to cause 'real problems' for Russia on Ukrainian frontlineCleverly under pressure over German spy - Britain battles 'silent war'Putin replaces 'General Armageddon' after three months in top job. 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. If Russia did invade the Ukraine, could/would the UK and France deny Russia access through the channel? UK, US and some Baltic states seem to be the only ones that seem they maybe willing to fight. Missile attacks would take advantage of Ukraine's weaker anti-missile defences. Its not as easy as it seems, accurately targeting the correct vessel in high shipping density waters. Historical connections with Lvov/Lviv arguably Polish for some. Several Latvians were arrested when they returned from fighting in the Ukraine they had been on the Russian side! 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 . Broker a deal to have Russian military bases in their country. Whereas I have friends and colleagues dotted along the West Coast which is how I can call out your nonsense on that one. Because I dont have anybody living on the USA/Canada so I dont know the situation. Russia's Baltic Fleet vessels theKorolev, Minsk and Kaliningrad were today sailing south past the UK followed by Northern Fleet warshipsOlenegorsky Gornyak, Pyotr Morgunov, and Georgii Pobedonosets which passed the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark on Monday. That was 4 years ago after the initial push against ISIS was over. Working hard for your Master Putin, Hay! However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he may consider halting the pipeline if Moscow attacks. 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. It seems Not! They have nothing to match it. He also works for the NHS. 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 . Using missiles at that close a range in very crowded waters would be crazy. He then moves on to Berlin and will also hold talks with France and the UK. However, it does look like everybody is going to fight back. I think you have hit the nail on the head. With pressure to take a more hawkish stance, he met Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Berlin to discuss the next steps. There was the Orange revolution in Ukraine in 2004/5 that was the point that they started to orient themselves more with the West. They attack a completely different country miles from that one? 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. 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. Iran has already stepped up activities in the gulf region, recently attacked the UAE with drones from Yemen causing a few civilian casualties. Russia said it had ventured as far as 3 km (2 miles) into Russian waters near Cape Fiolent, a landmark on Crimea's southern coast near the port of Sevastopol, headquarters of the Russian Navy's Black Sea fleet. , updated The jams at US West Coast ports have been due to the global supply chain being out of whack. Russia has brought in new forces to Crimea, which it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Special Forces, or a couple of thousand US Marines or Paratroopers. Its a land grab and a hard lesson to NATO not to expand further east and Im afraid Ukraine who have been pro west since independence will pay the price. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the intelligence was 'very credible.'. Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. Protect their own borders through forward defence. Stand by to be surprised. And therein lies the fate of the world!! Astutes dont need to surface to receive Comms, they are more then capable of receiving them whilst deep. My point still stands EFP is a deterrent/trip wire force to prevent Russia thinking she has an option to interfere in those countries. I'm sure there will be no decision about [Ukraine] without [Ukraine],' he wrote. They keep Russia's options open and therefore keep the defender guessing,' said Keir Giles, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House.
Intralingual Translation Example, Pink Moon Asheville, Shoulder Horizontal Flexion Agonist And Antagonist, 42067733ff68fbf3590 Lone Star Tick Bite Photo, 5 Adenas Walk, Glastonbury, Ct, Articles OTHER