The jams at US West Coast ports have been due to the global supply chain being out of whack. 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. 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. F35 will also receive SPEAR 3 which also has anti ship capability. Russian troops could also move into Belarus, opening a northern front for Ukraine that would put Russian forces closer to Kyiv, Giles said. The region has been on a knife-edge since the end of last year when Moscow moved as many as 100,000 troops, as well as tanks and missiles, close to the border. 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The weakness is in Biden. 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. 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. 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 for unvaccinated drivers not being allowed to cross, well who wouldnt want to keep the chronically stupid out of their country? A senior State Department official said: 'This is neither an exercise nor normal troop movement. 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. Look what we did to help France in WW1/2. Resources, they have plenty of their own. I have lost count how many times I have read about explosions in Iran over the past two years or so. Video shared by the US Coast Guard of a Russian ship near the Hawaiian Islands. It was/would cost a big chunk of their budget to keep them operational and safe. Didnt work out too well last time. Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. Their Intel also saying that they see no particular problem. "Despite the increase in Russian activity, both on the surface and underwater, we are always ready to respond.". . The reason they were happy to get rid was cost. Also the Blockade the Atlantic Iceland gap. I can see why you next comment was For starters. Britain disputed the Russian version of events, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling it "predictably inaccurate". AnyRead more , Once again I must say that your assessment is spot on. Except, Trump isnt the President, its the weak Biden who sits in the oval office and has for a wee while now. 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. good job that idiot trump doesnt have access to the red button or the west would be rubble. It has a much wider capture angle. Which it now seems were there to pick up gear to take out of the Baltic, not across it. NSM like Harpoon has a range that means it flies way over the horizon. How does that relate to this story? However there is some good reports if you know where to look. Ukraine didnt invent the weapons so im curious how much of them they could have used and ultimately maintained over time. Would tend to agree with you Graham, to what end does Putin need to invade Ukraine? At least Ukraine is on a democratic pathway! 'This is extremely dangerous. We live and learn. The White Housewarned yesterday the situation was 'extremely dangerous' and that Moscow could launch an attack 'at any point'. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. looking at the satellite images of the Rusian camps near the boarder. They are not a golden bullet. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Germany was starved to death in WW1 by the blockade of the North sea and WW2 bomber command destroyed its industrial might. I suspect if we dont show strength and unity now the fighting will inevitably come to us. We printed something like 45 billion sterling to deal with the pandemic yet fail to commit to proper spending to save our own planet. Historical connections with Lvov/Lviv arguably Polish for some. Why would Poles help Ukrainians? Idiocy. 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. The volume of gas supplyable through Nordstream 2 is roughly equivalent to the entire energy use of UK or another large European country. Several Squadrons of both Interceptor and Ground Attack aircraft from various NATO nations with beefed up on-ground defences and anti-aircraft units. The Iranians are being bombed at will. Who is bombing the Iranians? Russia has brought in new forces to Crimea, which it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Lets be honest, in hostilities, they wouldnt be sailing unescorted or going through the channel! Unless we get fair warning and are able to build stuff in advance of a peer to peer conflict it wont matter, as it will be over too quickly. I cant believe Putin seriously wants to invade Ukraine he would lose far more than he gained. That was not my point: NATO has antied up and put boots on the ground, who are prepared to fight. He wants to get some skin in the game like the West has had the past 20 years. Bit long in the tooth-just like David, CR!(says he who is about to turn 73). No-one will be able to fight back in an all in war today. Well they didnt of course and no sympathy was deserved . George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. However, it does look like everybody is going to fight back. It would be a signal of intent to the Russians. The Kremlin quickly denied it was preparing a provocation. NSM in clear sea lanes, is perfectly suited to keeping enemy at arms length. Ukraine warns Russia has 'almost completed' build-up of forces near border - CNN. lol. Historical animosity towards the Russians. The Armys flip ups on procurement have disengaged us from effective land ops in NATO context. General Sir Nick Carter delivering the annual Royal United Services Institute lecture. The same Russian warship has since conducted military drills in the Norwegian Sea, the Russian defence ministry announced. Trump isnt the president now, its Biden. And hand wash Plane Cleaning popping up everywhere? Biden-BIG disappointment. I wonder if we could see a real boost in our defence budget? 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.'. If it doesnt conform to the official line it gets spiked. Putin is serious, building up a concentration of troops and armour to this level is not an excersise. NOTAMs will clear seaways fast, whilst the Falklands demonstrated the potency of AsUW back then. 'How can we be given a chance to defend ourselves if you're not giving weapons? Severn was also on patrol as the Vice-Admiral Kulakov sailed through the Channel. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The waters wont be crowded, NOTAMs would clear potential conflict areas fast. The 4.5 has the range, accuracy and stopping power to deal with that kind of threat. As @RB has posted a lack of ASM is not high on the list of RNs priorities, whatever the reasons. H I Sutton 15 Mar 2022. Going after the Ukraine neatly side steps the maritime flank to some extent. The Black Sea, which Russia uses to project its power in the Mediterranean, has for centuries been a flashpoint between Russia and its competitors such as Turkey, France, Britain and the United States. Akin to RAF doing away with Meteor, ASRAAM and sticking to Mauser. THE Royal Navy has shadowed nine Russian warships stalking Britain's coast in the past two weeks. 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. Trump was an idiot and poor president. George Allison But Russia? He may lose power after a disastrous foreign adventure. The explosion inside an oxygen factory in the town of Bandar-e Mahshahr, south of Tehran. '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. Meanwhile, in the Black Sea, the Kasimov antisubmarine ship 'successfully destroyed' air and sea targets by artillery fire in storm conditions, in a naval exercise. At this distance we could also send a cutting out party/borders Im sure! First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin said: "This is why the Royal Navy is at sea every day, protecting the UK and our interests. US truckers are heavily non vaccinated. 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. Agree, that is the most likely route. I pray it doesnt happen, but sheer negligence in thisRead more . 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. Their speed, range, persistence on station, sensors stealth and firepower make them the modern day battleships, only vastly more effective. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. Can you see hot winded Macron or blustering Boris doing that? Kongsberg have said that it will also be fitted to NSM. The. (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. They keep Russia's options open and therefore keep the defender guessing,' said Keir Giles, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Just do what I do and refer to wikipedia according to which the class was commissioned between 1975 and 1991. With what? 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.'. Kyiv might also be provoked into attacking by the separatists who could then ask Russia to send troops to help, he said. A NATO coalition would see RN surface ships targeted first as the weakest AsUW link in the chain. Is funny that in America when Trump was President the media said he had made a secret deal with Putin but now that Biden is President and has verbally given Putin the OK to invade Ukraine the US media says nothing but how great Biden is. , updated He really wants to install a pro-Russian government in Kiev and to have independence for theRead more . Russia plans to deploy KALIBR capability on all new design construction nuclear and non-nuclear submarines, corvettes, frigates, and larger surface ships. An armed Russian warship docked at a harbor in Cuba on Monday as Russia warned the U.S. against causing a repeat of the Cuban missile crisis. 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.". What is aerial refuelling and how does it work? Yes, its certainly a complex situation, aided no doubt by a perceived weakness of the US, which is currently very poorly led and has been for several years. But the virus restrictions have meant few have been trained and tested to replace them. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. Thanks Mark it just seems that the way that some outlets are reporting this ongoing story ,could in fact do more damage than good .As with some people on these threads ,that are goading eachother into what better weapons would do the most damage ,when the most destructive weapon is their Mouse/keyboard I know its just keyboard banter but my God theres some who really do want it too kick off. As for the numbers unvaccinated, I know Putins trolls have been stoking that fire with conspiracy theories about the vaccines. Dont we have typhoons in the Balkans and Romania? Sheer incompetence being the only major navy in the world to not have AsUW capability beyond a 4.5 pea shooter. A group of Russian and Chinese warships were spotted in the Bering Sea several dozen miles off an Alaskan island on September 19, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday, confirming Moscow and. If they cant see it the RU navy will likely assess its not there. Ukraine is not a NATO country, therefore Article 5 will not be called and NATO will not fight. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Today : UK Navy Shocked, 7 Russian Warships off UK CoastNine Royal Navy warships are shadowing seven Russian warships after "unusually high levels of activit. 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. Preliminary analysis of the vessels suggests 3 groups. With you on this DL, some interim AShMs on all T45/T23sbut Mr Wallace is here in Sydney at the moment. Its the same with 90% of Russian kit. You are right. The fighting units the Russians have deployed are professional soldiers not conscrips. Locally known as the UK Minister of Defence. The only ones being childish are the politicians, the oil industry and those that choose to ignore reality. On Wednesday, the State Departmentapprovedthe transfer of U.S.-made missiles from Baltic NATO members to Ukraine. Its possible if Putin gets really aggressive it could unite the US to someRead more . That was 4 years ago after the initial push against ISIS was over. 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. UK, US and some Baltic states seem to be the only ones that seem they maybe willing to fight. Its more difficult now given the numbers they have positioned. Morning Douglas. THey may have a go at making life uncomfortable for the US there as well. Mr Prystaiko also slammed Berlin for pushing ahead with the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that will circumvent Ukraine. Ill think you well find Im disagreeing with a nut job who thinks Salisbury was a UK government conspiracy lol. An interesting breakdown of Americas national debt. It is very obvious where they are going, staring you right into your eyes!! If you were spending months in a bunker in a trench system in that climate I think it may well matter. Its all well and good having such weapons, but they arent much good without good accurate targeting information. Whereas I have friends and colleagues dotted along the West Coast which is how I can call out your nonsense on that one. The Coast Guard said the ship is . Critics fear it will increase Germany's reliance on Russian energy supplies. The warship is feared to be loaded with 7,000mph hypersonic missiles with a range of over 600 miles. EFP is tripwire forces (and not many of them ie only 3 Battlegroups in total) to prevent Russian incursions into Poland, Lithuania, Latvia or rather to reassue the peoples of those countries they are not going to affect the Russo-Ukraine situaution. The Russians are on drawdown but maintaining overwatch I understand. The Defence Forces is monitoring a group of Russia warships which have been spotted acting unusually off the south of the country. Biden??? Still better than a 4.5 gun. Not sitting, looks like hes on his way to Moscow to have a quiet chat with Sergei Shoigu. At the end of the day it isnt going to be Britain v Russia, It will would be a NATO coalition. When we need European Allies like France and Germany, where are they. Biden is shaping up to be just as bad and hopefully another 1-term wonder. "It is a hypersonic sea-based system - [and the vessel has other] latest-generation weapons. Several Latvians were arrested when they returned from fighting in the Ukraine they had been on the Russian side! HMS Dragon, though reportedly armed with Harpoon, is being put in harms way without a modern AShM. The ships have included a surfaced submarine, a destroyer, a corvette and a patrol ship along. what about nato members bulgaria and romania? Too many journalists sit at their desks googling news instead of getting off their backsides. 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 . You must have access to a higher level of intel than me then. Chechen warlord 'seriously ill' but refuses to call Russian doctors over 'poison' fears Ramzan Kadyrov is the leader of Chechnya and a close confidant of Vladimir Putin Some showed messages saying:'Be afraid and expect the worst.'. 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Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland, based at Devonport, watched the movements of Udaloy-class destroyer the Vice-Admiral Kulakov as it sailed north-west of the Outer Hebrides. Pity we didnt keep developing the 6 system fitted to Tiger and Blake? But they need to be postured in way that showed the West meant business. On western side it was concern that with the post Soviet economic collapse theyd end up in very dodgy countries hands. "The Royal Navy will always uphold international law and will not accept unlawful interference with innocent passage," Wallace said. 'Our view is this is an extremely dangerous situation,' said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. The NATO Allied Maritime Command is "closely monitoring" Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov, it said in a tweet with a photo of the warship. NATOs multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reached full operational capability on Wednesday. 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. He would have stolen a march under US noses, scored a propaganda victory, brought Iraq under Russian influence and probably have prevented the 2003 invasion. Its what happens after Russia invades that know one is sure about. Germany doesnt need anything but some supply depots and rear HQs. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 'The operatives are trained in urban warfare and using explosives to carry out acts of sabotage against Russia's own proxy forces. Not many decent investigative journos around now. UK could learn a few things by this process and not immediately scrap stuff. Russia summoned the British ambassador in Moscow for a formal diplomatic scolding after the warship breached what the Kremlin says are its territorial waters but which Britain and most of the world say belong to Ukraine. The Royal Navy has shadowed nine Russian warships around the UK in the last two weeks alone - as Vladimir Putin increases his military presence in British waters. Astutes dont need to surface to receive Comms, they are more then capable of receiving them whilst deep. 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.
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