pic.twitter.com/NDzRz2MwqU, Ministry of Defence (@DefenceHQ) January 21, 2022. It can be logically assumed that KALIBR capability willRead more . Using missiles at that close a range in very crowded waters would be crazy. US truckers are heavily non vaccinated. A publicly available U.S. intelligence document said Russia could stage an invasion this month with up to 100 battalion tactical groups (BTGs) or some 175,000 troops. Nope me neither. Etc, etc. 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. No-one will be able to fight back in an all in war today. Yep, putting a heavy weight anti ship missile in a cruise ship would be the ultimate fuck up and hand a victory to Russia. "By maintaining a visible and persistent presence, the Royal Navy ensures compliance with maritime law and deters malign activity to protect our nations interests. 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. Any commander in defence now has Russian forces to the North, East, South and West; it could all get very tasty. UK, US and some Baltic states seem to be the only ones that seem they maybe willing to fight. However there is some good reports if you know where to look. The oil tanker Kama seems to have followed it, French media reported. The group thinkers on here have no idea of the N2 capabilities of RU and without AsUW the RN is in danger of being decimated before tea time. 25% might just be enough, with the right weapons onboard! Locally known as the UK Minister of Defence. He really wants to install a pro-Russian government in Kiev and to have independence for theRead more . Agree as a tunnel runs under the channel we have right to defend the tunnel and if at war blockade the channel to defend it. 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. Western countries deem the Crimea to be part of Ukraine and reject Russia's claim to the seas around it. Most likely require a supplementary MoD budget? I can see why you next comment was For starters. If Russia did invade the Ukraine, could/would the UK and France deny Russia access through the channel? HMS Tyne, HMS Richmond and HMS Kent jointly escorted the same group of Russian ships as they operated in the Celtic Sea. It is certainly andy reeves again! Ukraine didnt invent the weapons so im curious how much of them they could have used and ultimately maintained over time. SMs dont spend a lot of time having needless conversations with their controlling authority. Look what we did to help France in WW1/2. 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. Going after the Ukraine neatly side steps the maritime flank to some extent. It will take them at least a decade to begin to get off Putins apron strings. "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 . I have little doubt that corruption in Russia has led to some pretty shoddy construction. Today : UK Navy Shocked, 7 Russian Warships off UK CoastNine Royal Navy warships are shadowing seven Russian warships after "unusually high levels of activit. However, the MoD has failed to reveal which, if any, of the existing equipment programmes will be cut to reduce the funding gap. I tell you what happened ; the worst thing that people in this Country did, come out of Europe. Hi Ron. Protect their own borders through forward defence. I think you overestimated Russias economy Ivan , its smaller than that nutty economy of Italys lol. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2018/02/chechen-military-police-return-syria-russia.html. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Mr Putin is aware that as Ukraine does not belong to Nato, there will be no military response by Western states. Thomas C. D'Arcy, encountered a formation of seven Chinese and Russian warships in the Bering Sea last month. I doubt it. he said. Hope you dont mind but Ive sent your comment to HQ, should be worth a raise. In such cluttered close waters, the 4.5 inch is probably the best weapon and only weapon you would need. lol. And if we enter a shooting war with Russia. I think most would agree Trump was a very poor President and Joe Biden has not covered himself in glory. 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!' Its perhaps worth considering that just supposing a few Russian armoured/infantry detachments had been deployed in and around Baghdad at important government and military sites as peacekeepers/observers or an actual hostile force, then would the 2003 invasion of Iraq have taken place? So were Western economies corrupt, going back in time. Britain disputed the Russian version of events, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling it "predictably inaccurate". if 25% could actually get out of harbour before breaking down! The Russians will only invade if they think they can get away with it and thicko Biden has given them the green light by saying he wont defend Ukraine. 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. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Push buttons. ', 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.'. The Iranians are being bombed at will. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/land-based-future-local-area-air-defence-system-flaads-land/, Is Russia just grandstanding in some effort to remove the economic sanctions? SPEAR 3 will have a small warhead, but it will be very accurate. An interesting breakdown of Americas national debt. Russian troops could also move into Belarus, opening a northern front for Ukraine that would put Russian forces closer to Kyiv, Giles said. 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? It is a show of force and plans for a possible invasion. Similarly, the economic sanctions threatened by the US and the UK apply regardless of the scale of such action. Also the Blockade the Atlantic Iceland gap. 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/. The waters wont be crowded, NOTAMs would clear potential conflict areas fast. Putin's plot to send warships off Ireland coast sparks 'deep concern 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. While the oil tanker Kama turned on its AIS tracker, the frigate Admiral Gorchkov kept it off to stay under the radar. 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. 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. And the balls to back up that posture with action if necessary. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Russian warships in English Channel prompt UK Navy shadowing operation 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. How does that relate to this story? Romania, in particular, has sounded the alarm over Russian activities in the waterway, and has gone on a $10 billion spending spree since 2014, buying U.S. F-16s, rocket artillery and advanced. Power stations. Britain was unexpectedly embroiled in a diplomatic and military dispute with Russia on Wednesday after Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender briefly sailed through territorial waters off the coast. Just to keep us on our toes. Last night a senior defence source said: 'We strongly believe [Putin's] preference is for a full invasion rather than a limited offensive. Correction. Russia's warns Britain over navy confrontation, Raab: Russia being 'predictably inaccurate', Britain says it will always defend seafaring rights, Russia says London is sowing barefaced lies. Historical animosity towards the Russians. That is the role of EFP troops in Poland and the Baltics show of support plus being a tripwire. We printed something like 45 billion sterling to deal with the pandemic yet fail to commit to proper spending to save our own planet. 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. The Marshal Ustinov, a large cruise missile ship, is one of a. This was of course totally unrelated to his dad, then VP, having a say on loan money going into Ukraine. F35 will be able to carry 8 of these missiles internally. Clever move, and itll be Trumps fault the Russians invade on Bidens watch. Concussion will do too much damage. 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. The lack of AsUW is a gamble that could prove catastrophic, as bad as the lack of anti-tank weaponry given to the BEF. I think youre forgetting the Enhanced Forward Presence incl Canadians, Spaniards, Portuguese, Italians, Romainians, Slovaka, Czechs, Danes, Norgies, Albanians, Slovenes, Italians, Germans, French and may have missed one or two just saying like. 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. 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. But they need to be postured in way that showed the West meant business. But what might a Russian attack look like and what could it seek to achieve? During the last 2 years lots of HGV drivers left the profession, as happens every year. The phrase, and derivatives of the phrase . 'Should Russia invade, we will provide additional defensive equipment to Ukrainians.'. Agree entirely with what you say but I feel Trump was the one who emboldened Putin in the first place with his wimpish behaviour and with Biden following and little if any better, then no wonder Putin is considering pushing his luck. Russian warships seen acting unusually off Irish coast Surely he loses more than he gains. I agree that its a risk, but one which they appear to be content to manage.. Should be a 10 year rule everything gets stored for at least 10 years in case needed. They have nothing to match it. We are now at a stage where Russia could at any point launch an attack on Ukraine.'. At talks this week with the United States and NATO, Russia has sought security guarantees to defuse the crisis. 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. Express. [1/6]British Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender is docked in the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine June 18, 2021. It seems a good time to propose it in the commons. Now over, the Russian ships heading for the Med, inc a cruiser. The Coast Guard said the ship is . Seems a bit left-field but the Swedes seem to be taking things seriously. production rates are a worry. Several Latvians were arrested when they returned from fighting in the Ukraine they had been on the Russian side! A distraction for poor ratings at home possibly. They attack a completely different country miles from that one? Regardless of whatever you think about climate change, Greta whinberg ensures anyone over 25 gets irritated by her patronising childish ways. Leading to our militaries being optimised for fighting second rate foes. In his annual Defence speech, General Sir Nick Carter also said it was 'too early to plot the demise of the tank'. 'He emphasized the United States unwavering commitment to Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity and reiterated the principle of nothing about Ukraine, without Ukraine.'. That's why he wants to overthrow the government of Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Kyiv. Food, the are a exporter of food. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. You can unsubscribe at any time. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/03/17/us-navy-set-to-take-delivery-of-the-latest-version-of-its-tomahawk-missile/. And you dont have to sink a warship to take it out of the fight. Its the bowl of gruel and the slice of old bread that really makes it all worthwhile. Several European nations have now moved to bolster Natos military deployment in eastern Europe. The huge explosion at the military complex of Parchin, 30 kilometers southeast Tehran. Instead we were lured away by the glitter of ongoing wars in the ME. 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. HMSs Dragon and Defender never had Harpoon fitted. We live and learn. Launch control was always in Moscow. The receiver is a version of the one fitted to the LRASM. The Ukraininans particularly will give a good account of themselves. General Carter, who joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1977, has been head of the armed forces since June 2018. For use in the littoral, these also need to be smart weapons, able to accurately discriminate between types of ships not good to go sinking the wrong ships! Ukraine has long accused Russia of having regular troops in the region, something Moscow denies. Thats what I was thinking, but invading Ukraine probably isnt allowed under international law. Germany was starved to death in WW1 by the blockade of the North sea and WW2 bomber command destroyed its industrial might. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Didnt Bidens Son in law have an interest in the Ukraine (monetary) ? The rest of Ukraine is a sovereign state and fully independent of anyone. See reply above. 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. 'Russia is stopped when it is stopped, not when Putin decided that he achieved enough.'. 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 Armys flip ups on procurement have disengaged us from effective land ops in NATO context. and But Russia? 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 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. There is currently another Russian flotilla heading for the Med, this time the flagship cruiser and escort from their Pacific Fleet. In new training drills yesterday, three dozen Russian warplanes including Su-34 fighter-bombers, Su-25 attack aircraft and MiG-31 fighter-interceptors flew from airfields in Perm, Krasnoyarsk,. The US Coast Guard said Wednesday it is monitoring a Russian ship near Hawaii. The Ivan Gren-class can transport 40 BTRs or IFVs and 300 troops. Merkel should not have abandoned Germanys nuclear power generation capability, and become so reliant on Russian gas. 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. "Even with the pressures of Covid, we remain at short notice to respond to threats both in home waters and around the world. 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 SPEAR seems limited against a target like a ship. The big question is-could this conflict once started, and if NATO do get involved, be limited to a conventional battle? Tommo dont get carried away with what the media put out. Im afraid its too early to plot the demise of the tank.. Rocks?' Thanks to covid and the forthcoming energy crisis the cupboard is bare. The weakness is in Biden. Agree but the Russians view is that any weapon in hand can be used against an enemy and therefore gets kept. Ireland tells Russia live-fire naval exercise is 'not welcome' 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 . I certainly do! 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. But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. He is testing NATO unity and Bidens willingness to risk the wrath of those voters while knowing any faltering step in those voters eyes be it commitment of weakness will bring back a Trump style Govt withRead more , I do wonder if another motivating factor could be something more base than that. 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. Yep scapegoating the most powerful National leader in the world because his big stupid plan is tell the Russians he wont militarily defend the Ukraine. 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. You are just scapegoating Douglas. At least that is how Putin would see it. A pair of those would make a proper mess of todays warships. They hit targets of a 'simulated enemy' in 'large-scale' exercises involving 500 military personnel. And it will be forthcoming if I am wrong as I hope yours will be in reverse. 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. Likewise the presence of Nato tripwire forces might just persuade Russian planners to step back. The True Reason Why 7 Russian Warships off UK Coast - YouTube The US defence budget is $777bn more than the rest of the world combined. Normally theres maybe half a dozen ships of the coast of California waiting to be unloaded, last I heard it was over 70. Six Russian ships go past UK sparking fears they are going to Ukraine " Russian warship, go fuck yourself " [a] was the last communication made on 24 February 2022 during the Russian attack on Snake Island in Ukraine's territorial waters by border guard Roman Hrybov to the Russian missile cruiser Moskva. Large cruise missile ship, the Marshal Ustinov, is one of at least three Russian navy ships that have been travelling back from the Mediterranean to their home port in the north of Russia. '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. I have little faith when the top brass commit to building frigates that have no ASW or AsUW capabilities. "If you don't change the course, I'll fire," a heavily accented Russian voice said in English to the British ship. Sorted. If NSM is good enough for USN & Germany its good enough for RN. They took over from @kon_marine and will pass onto the @MarineNationale to continue the escort. Because the EU demanded first dibs on our defence contracts and all but destroyed our steal industry, just like they took over our agriculture and fishing industries. When people toured the Viktor Yanukovych presidential palace, they were shocked at the grandeurRead more , Step back guys, the roots of this situation lie decades ago. Pity we dont have an enormous fleet of attack submarines to take out surface ships. Im for one are hoping cool heads prevail. That calls a defense expert on the plan. The Americans have just sent their first shipment of Aid to the Ukraine what was sent was classed as LETHAL Aid. Not sitting, looks like hes on his way to Moscow to have a quiet chat with Sergei Shoigu. A mere 3 BGs in total and designed just to reassure the people of Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. This is why US UKRead more . If Biden had the balls he could put a small contingent of US troops in Ukraine and dare Putin to attack. It had been thought Mr Putin would choose the 'simple option' of sending troops into the Donbass region in south-eastern Ukraine and then negotiate for it to become an independent state, providing a buffer between pro-western Ukraine andRussia. looking at the satellite images of the Rusian camps near the boarder. Russia has brought in new forces to Crimea, which it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Resources, they have plenty of their own. So will Taiwan. I stand by my comments and time will tell. Agreed. 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.

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