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? In total, the pair saw 14 ships, led by a Russian minesweeper, approach the coast off Odesa and then turn back toward Crimea. Dont want to show my age but I remember reading about the Ropucha class as a schoolboy in the 80s. 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. 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%. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. It said about 50 BTGs were already in place to the north and east of Ukraine and in Crimea to the south. 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. Final talks on NI post-Brexit deal as UK PM meets EU chief - No 10. Ill think you well find Im disagreeing with a nut job who thinks Salisbury was a UK government conspiracy lol. When the world is fully and singularly looking at that location. That calls a defense expert on the plan. During the Cold War it became traditional to test the resolve of an incoming new American president with a manufactured crisis. Biden-BIG disappointment. [1/6]British Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender is docked in the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine June 18, 2021. The BBC said shots were fired and that as many as 20 Russian aircraft were "buzzing" the British ship. A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. The rest of Ukraine is a sovereign state and fully independent of anyone. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. EFP is irrelevant to the Russo-Ukraine situation. Britain said the shots were part of a Russian gunnery exercise. HITLER AND NAPOLEON DID AND LOOK WHERE IT GOT THEM. How would you like me to paint Corbin and Johnson with the same brush? Any toys the RN requires would magical appear on the Quay side, and the funds suddenly available. Hope you dont mind but Ive sent your comment to HQ, should be worth a raise. Should be a 10 year rule everything gets stored for at least 10 years in case needed. Hi Ron. "The Royal Navy will always uphold international law and will not accept unlawful interference with innocent passage," Wallace said. We will see who is right in a month or two. Russian warships in English Channel prompt UK Navy shadowing operation 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'. Will Stewart Where do they and other countries replace it from? No warning shots had been fired and no bombs had been dropped in the path of the Royal Navy destroyer Defender, it said. 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. AnyRead more , Once again I must say that your assessment is spot on. Meanwhile, in a show of support for former Soviet republics, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace yesterday visited Latvia. Putin's plot to send warships off Ireland coast sparks 'deep concern Western military analysts have suggested Russia cannot keep such troops deployed where they are indefinitely for financial and logistical reasons and would need to pull them back by summer. I thought you might of recovered somewhat, after that meltdown you had a couple of years ago? 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Defence forces monitor Russian warships off Irish coast This was at the request of the Australian Government. "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. 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. 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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. Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday that the death toll in Turkey from last month's massive earthquakes has to 45,968. Lauren Lewis For Mailonline, Russia sends troops and military vehicles to Belarus in move likely to increase fears of Ukraine invasion ahead of Putin's 'war games' with ally Lukashenko, German Chancellor appeases Putin and obstructs Western efforts to defend Ukraine as he refuses to send weapons to Kiev's forces and takes soft stance towards Russia, White House believes Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent: Jen Psaki warns there is an 'extremely dangerous situation' at the border ahead of Blinken's trip to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, 'Vindication': Georgia Harrison on ex Stephen Bear's sentencing, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' 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. As for the numbers unvaccinated, I know Putins trolls have been stoking that fire with conspiracy theories about the vaccines. Defence Forces monitoring Russian warships acting unusually off Irish 'Grateful for [US's] political & security support. At the end of the day it isnt going to be Britain v Russia, It will would be a NATO coalition. what about nato members bulgaria and romania? Russia has repeatedly denied that it is planning an invasion and instead demanded that NATO bar Ukraine from membership. 11:10 GMT 19 Jan 2022 However, the MoD has failed to reveal which, if any, of the existing equipment programmes will be cut to reduce the funding gap. I think not, and the point is that this illustrates that Nuclear Insurance works! lol. Didnt Bidens Son in law have an interest in the Ukraine (monetary) ? British Defence Minister Ben Wallace accused Russian pilots of conducting unsafe aircraft manoeuvres 500 feet (152 m) above the warship. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/03/17/us-navy-set-to-take-delivery-of-the-latest-version-of-its-tomahawk-missile/. That was 4 years ago after the initial push against ISIS was over. Correction. Putin has been blowing smoke about NATO having significant forces in countries bordering Russia, but really they are minimal. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. Still better than a 4.5 gun. As for unvaccinated drivers not being allowed to cross, well who wouldnt want to keep the chronically stupid out of their country? The US Debt and How It Got So Big Updated December 30, 2021, https://www.thebalance.com/the-u-s-debt-and-how-it-got-so-big-3305778, i bet tyne sent shivers through the russian group. To what end? Commander Ed Moss-Ward, HMS Portland's commanding officer, said: "Escorting warships in UK territorial waters and the adjacent sea areas is routine activity for the Royal Navy. 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. A capability upgrade as and when needed, might well happen. And T26 will also receive the future cruise/anti ship weapon. Likewise the presence of Nato tripwire forces might just persuade Russian planners to step back. Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. 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. Time to send some Astutes to the Med for target practice! Just to keep us on our toes. 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. Iranians being bombed at will??? If anybody wants to do a deep dive into the political corruption the FBI has to tackle, I recommend bookmarking/following ericgarland on Twitter. You can unsubscribe at any time. Giles said some scenarios could involve long-range missile attacks or cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Whats the Latin 50% because decimate is only 1 in 10 (10%). I am generally centrist and an issues rather than party man and had high hopes for Biden. Push buttons. We should grant him that and make it a reality. Trump was right about Germany being too dependent upon Russian gas and some EU states not spending enough on defence. The only Ukraine people fighting for their independence are those in the Donbas. Criminal in the present circumstances which has been predictable for years that no effort to do so has been made. It looks like a scene from 1984. NOTAMs will clear seaways fast, whilst the Falklands demonstrated the potency of AsUW back then. Russia warns Britain it will bomb ships next time | Reuters The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Kimball and its commander, Capt. No they didnt. Thu Feb 3 2022 - 19:50. The two Russian vessels in the video released Wednesday are the first the military has announced operating off Hawaii since the new year. But the virus restrictions have meant few have been trained and tested to replace them. Id call it a battle group wholly equipped with obsolete AFVs. Special Forces, or a couple of thousand US Marines or Paratroopers. I doubt it. Maybe, but are you disputing the accuracy of my first sentence? We have historically supported the underdog in the face of the invading bully. Putin praised the ship's strength as it sailed off on its journey, saying: "The frigate Admiral Gorshkov is embarking on a long sea voyage. I would love it if we did do that. In Moscow, Russia summoned Ambassador Deborah Bronnert for a reprimand over what it said were Britain's "dangerous" action in the Black Sea - while foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused London of "barefaced lies". We reported earlier that amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian navy has sortied 5 Ropucha-class landing ships and one Ivan Gren-class landing ship from their Baltic fleet, likely headed to the Black Sea. He told officials the UK stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Baltic state a Nato ally. 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 SAMs/ASMs/AAMs mostly new plus a handfull of big ticket items but the vast majority are just 40 year old designs with a new paint job and go faster stripes. The Turks the bosphorous cutting off vital Shipping routes to Russia. I note that you seen to have accepted my comments on the US border debacle. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Some showed messages saying:'Be afraid and expect the worst.'. Tobias Ellwood said Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking full advantage of a weakened West. '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. Find out more. ', 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.'. "It is a hypersonic sea-based system - [and the vessel has other] latest-generation weapons. I pray it doesnt happen, but sheer negligence in thisRead more . And the Russian surface fleet is still very much made up of 80s tech, that isnt very reliable. Almost all forms of sanctions being discussed have a greater blowback potential on both Europe and the US than their damage on Russia. In his annual Defence speech, General Sir Nick Carter also said it was '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. 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. SMs dont spend a lot of time having needless conversations with their controlling authority. All it takes is for 1 to get through! Britain disputed the Russian version of events, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling it "predictably inaccurate". It has a much wider capture angle. Saying your putting your entire navy to sea simultaneously across every theatre you operate in is a bit of a red flag.. though considering the state of the Russian navy if even 25% of the ships leave harbour I will be surprised. '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. Russia has brought in new forces to Crimea, which it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. If the US had done this early enough the Russians would have back off. But more significantly, the conclusion was the Belgrano would have been pummelled by the sheer weight of accurate fire that both Blake and Tiger could put down. There are only two roads from Crimea that could be blocked or destroyed, a potential weakness, he said. Russian warships pass through English Channel - UK Defence Journal But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. Royal Navy shadows Russian ships after 'high activity' in Channel Kongsberg have said that the NSM will also get the receiver. So can be used if the IIR seeker doesnt see the target. 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. US coast guard confirms Chinese and Russian warships off Alaska An interesting breakdown of Americas national debt. The reason they were happy to get rid was cost. You are just gaslighting everyone Douglas and sowing division because you cant admit you are wrong: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/19/statement-from-press-secretary-jen-psaki-on-russian-aggression-towards-ukraine/, Thanks Douglas. Any commander in defence now has Russian forces to the North, East, South and West; it could all get very tasty. Launch control was always in Moscow. 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. Im not sure to be honest. Clearly they have something on him-most probably a secret video of Trump in bed with some Russian beauty! The deployment was cited in Ukraine's intelligence report which said Belarus 'should be considered as a full-fledged theater of operations that Russia can use to expand aggression against Ukraine.'. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Well done RN. Royal Navy ship off Crimea sparks diplomatic row between Russia and UK Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped. [However] when youre up against a determined opponent on the battlefield you have to go close and personal with your enemy. I think it is sad that Biden never got a shot at the Presidency a decade ago. Will it damage to a ship? Were you not barred a couple of years ago from this site? Putin is getting old and hybrid warfare is fruitful but getting boring. 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. Morning Spy. Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. 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. He wasnt kissing his backside so much when he scrapped the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty! Its all well and good having such weapons, but they arent much good without good accurate targeting information. 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. These vessels are more than likely head to Syria to onload stores. The receiver is a version of the one fitted to the LRASM. I think itRead more , Hi Dave ,knife through Butter with todays build of warships we can but dream a larger build of Destroyer with 6in either single or twin fully Auto good fire control radar no need for the old 274/75 sights or LAS just ops Rm fire controller and PWO but alas smaller ships and bores seem too be the way fwd with The MOD. one area that peeves me is that we no longer have the facilities to build produce the equipment fast enough. Er, US forces are in Poland and no doubt in the Ukraine. the russian method of fitting a gun,torpedo cruise missile wherever it can fit gives them more powerful vessel than it was designed to be. Last night, Kiev hailed Britain for sending anti-tank weapons and troops as an 'important first step' to help the country defend itself. Agree but the Russians view is that any weapon in hand can be used against an enemy and therefore gets kept. His advanced years are often publicly evident in his performance. The conflict in Donbass has killed 15,000 people, Kyiv says. Russian Warships Shelling Towns Near Odesa as Naval Activity Increasers "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.

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