I suspect if we dont show strength and unity now the fighting will inevitably come to us. Trump kissed Putins behind in every way possible to the point he tried to break our democracy on the 6th of January, 2021. If I see him Ill ask. I stand by my comments and time will tell. Hi Ron. Thats if of the few Astutes we have arent already chasing their own Oscars or Yasen. So easy to detect and evasion not impossible but also easy for CIWS to lock onto. 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.". You talking Cobbers as usual! You underestimate the Russian bear at your peril! But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. 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. Ill accept naval power but always is a bit sweeping. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Kimball and its commander, Capt. Britain disputed the Russian version of events, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling it "predictably inaccurate". Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Final talks on NI post-Brexit deal as UK PM meets EU chief - No 10. Mr Prystaiko also slammed Berlin for pushing ahead with the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that will circumvent Ukraine. Spot on post! If Biden was was standing up to Putin hed use some of that military grunt they have. That was not my point: NATO has antied up and put boots on the ground, who are prepared to fight. 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. So can be used if the IIR seeker doesnt see the target. The ships - which included a . 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. No, but it would be interesting to know what Circumstances would trigger that. 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? They took over from @kon_marine and will pass onto the @MarineNationale to continue the escort. Sadly its not nonsense, the number of ships laying off shore is rising. 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. On Wednesday, the State Departmentapprovedthe transfer of U.S.-made missiles from Baltic NATO members to Ukraine. Rocks?' That was 4 years ago after the initial push against ISIS was over. 'Also, if he just occupies the eastern regions he will never be able to take back the whole of Ukraine because of the inevitable strengthening of Ukrainian forces in the remainder of the country in the aftermath. 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. During the last 2 years lots of HGV drivers left the profession, as happens every year. I am very much older than 25 and I find her far more grown up than most actual grown ups. It depends on the severity of what Russia will do if it invades. I have faith in the crews and TTPs, I have limited faith when the top brass dispense with offensive capabilities that the USN and every other major navy endorses. Thomas C. D'Arcy, encountered a formation of seven Chinese and Russian warships in the Bering Sea last month. Yes he did, totally out of the blue and unqualified for the job Hunter turned up as a direcyor of Burisma, a Ukrainian gas company, on a juicy contract. HMS Tyne, HMS Richmond and HMS Kent jointly escorted the same group of Russian ships as they operated in the Celtic Sea. Instead we were lured away by the glitter of ongoing wars in the ME. Their fears of nuclear led them to basically willingly put puppet strings on a number of important decisions the country will have to make. US is now flying in warlike items to Ukraine. lol. If anybody wants to do a deep dive into the political corruption the FBI has to tackle, I recommend bookmarking/following ericgarland on Twitter. Unless of course you are a Putin oligarch;0). 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. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. General Sir Nick Carter delivering the annual Royal United Services Institute lecture. UK politicians have been cutting our forces (numerically) once or twice a decade since the end of the Korean War, ie over the last 70 years, not just the last 30 years. 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? Its a game to stop NATO advancing further east, and a political statement. I can see why you next comment was For starters. kill chain is very complex to find, track, and then engage a warship at range that doesnt want to be shot at. 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. At talks this week with the United States and NATO, Russia has sought security guarantees to defuse the crisis. That basically, means the UK has signalled that it is disengaging from effective land operations in a NATO context. F35 will also receive SPEAR 3 which also has anti ship capability. We are in a potentially high risk scenario all it takes is a trigger point. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2018/02/chechen-military-police-return-syria-russia.html. I think now the Russians have thrown everything on the table NATO must do the same, no backing down. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. People always seem to vastly underestimate the effectiveness of a medium gun. Not sitting, looks like hes on his way to Moscow to have a quiet chat with Sergei Shoigu. The reason they were happy to get rid was cost. Two weeks ago nearly a dozen warships and combat aircraft from Russia's Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets gave a "show of force in the waters off the British and Irish coasts" General . Just to keep us on our toes. Their problem then, as now, in terms of getting into the EU, was/is corruption. Criminal in the present circumstances which has been predictable for years that no effort to do so has been made. Therefore in theory at least for the narrowest Dover-Calais area we could do that. Just do what I do and refer to wikipedia according to which the class was commissioned between 1975 and 1991. Germany was starved to death in WW1 by the blockade of the North sea and WW2 bomber command destroyed its industrial might. good job that idiot trump doesnt have access to the red button or the west would be rubble. Morning Spy. We must stand with our Ukrainian allies., Biden has also authorized $200 million in additional support to meet Ukraines emergency defense needs, according to a U.S. State Department spokesperson. First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin said: "This is why the Royal Navy is at sea every day, protecting the UK and our interests. "If you don't change the course, I'll fire," a heavily accented Russian voice said in English to the British ship. Yep, putting a heavy weight anti ship missile in a cruise ship would be the ultimate fuck up and hand a victory to Russia. George is on Twitter at @geoallison, Comments may automatically be held for moderation by our team, they will be approved as soon as possible in accordance with our. If you remember in WW2 GERMANY wanted to invade us, and we used means of blow up tanks etc to deter them. The Sentinel 2 satellite image, taken at 11:47 local time, shows at least 14 vessels. 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. 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. Last night a senior defence source said: 'We strongly believe [Putin's] preference is for a full invasion rather than a limited offensive. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki warned of human rights violations and war crimes if diplomacy failed and the Russian government went ahead with its plans. russian dockyards will need to build more tugs. 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. Russia has repeatedly denied that it is planning an invasion and instead demanded that NATO bar Ukraine from membership. ', 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.'. 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? 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. 'I am not ashamed to ask to help us with everything that is possible to avoid this war. loads of shps. And therein lies the fate of the world!! Can you see hot winded Macron or blustering Boris doing that? A capability upgrade as and when needed, might well happen. It can be logically assumed that KALIBR capability willRead more . 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. The assessment, seen by CNN, described the situation as 'difficult' and warned Russian President Vladimir Putin was 'trying to split and weaken the European Union and NATO' while also 'limiting the capabilities of the United States to ensure security on the European continent'. As @RB has posted a lack of ASM is not high on the list of RNs priorities, whatever the reasons. Moscow has announced the 'successful' completion of tests on its Kinzhal - or Dagger - hypersonic missiles, which can carry nuclear or conventional weapons with a range of 1,250 miles, in the Arctic, though the weapons had been deployed with Russian forces ahead of the trials. But then we are talking about a Govt that is all style (and what style that is these days judging by the No.10 makeover) over remote substance and my do those Type 45s look smart and mean when they are out on the water especially when they have a dragon on the bow though Boris would probably add flock wallpaper as camaflage. The Kremlin also deployed servicemen to Belarus this week, ostensibly for major military operations with the country, sparking fears in neighbouring Lithuania. But you have to appreciate they are not the be all and end all. Hi mate. 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. Ammunition depots. So the design probably dates back to the late 1960s / early 1970s, so getting a bit long in the tooth..! . 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. Video shared by the US Coast Guard of a Russian ship near the Hawaiian Islands. In such cluttered close waters, the 4.5 inch is probably the best weapon and only weapon you would need. Well the attacks came from Yemen itself as did missiles over night last night they arent coming from Iranian soil. Dissapointed in Macron, but cant say im surprised. 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 . I think so. I wonder if we could see a real boost in our defence budget? Our SSNs will be busy chasing their SSNs, and so each RN surface vessel should be capable of offensive action. 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 . Later versions have much better electronics and sensors developed with Israel. he said. The USA didnt pick UkraineRead more . 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. They have nothing to match it. As the region is already occupied by pro-Russian separatists, and has been in a state of war since 2014, it was believed it would offer little resistance. 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. 'The current deployments are versatile. You can read more here. Working hard for your Master Putin, Hay! The British Army for starters needs a serious shake up and recapitalisation. The Iranians are being bombed at will. There are plenty of other tough choices we need to make in order to solve climate change, I know but what really gets my goat, are the people who whi ge about C C then drive their kids to school, in those bloody 44 SUVs and the School is within walking distance. Idiocy. General Carter, who joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1977, has been head of the armed forces since June 2018. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken today warnedRussia could attack Ukraine on 'very short notice'during a meeting with UkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelensky at the American embassy in Kiev. Trump was an idiot and poor president. It is certainly andy reeves again! It is a show of force and plans for a possible invasion. While the oil tanker Kama turned on its AIS tracker, the frigate Admiral Gorchkov kept it off to stay under the radar. An interesting question is how much does Kremlin insider Klyushin being in US custody have to do with the escalation? EFP is irrelevant to the Russo-Ukraine situation. The phrase, and derivatives of the phrase . There are only two roads from Crimea that could be blocked or destroyed, a potential weakness, he said. 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. Royal Navy warship @HMSPortland is tracking Russian guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and accompanying tanker Kama as they sail in international waters close to the UK. Which could be read either way. France Germany etc may send troops to countries near Ukraine but fighting Ill be surprised. NSM like Harpoon has a range that means it flies way over the horizon. Its not a valid comparison in 2003 the Russian was in a post Yeltsin mess and in no way capable of acting as a deterrent to US forces. 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. @RoyalNavy ships @hms_tyne and @HMSDragon have escorted three Russian warships through the North Sea and English Channel as part of a unified response with allies. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I meant a small number combat troops postured to help the Ukranians defend themselves. 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. An good opportunity knoks coming soon, to sink the Russian fleets in the Med, lol!! 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, Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/03/17/us-navy-set-to-take-delivery-of-the-latest-version-of-its-tomahawk-missile/. 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? Do you have a link on that drawdown, havent seen that comment before? If allowed to go unchecked, this will only serve to embolden both Putin and Xi, so interesting times ahead for all of us. 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. https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/01/us-sends-more-military-equipment-ukraine/361042/ With the clown we have as PM? "We can appeal to common sense, demand respect for international law, and if that doesn't work, we can bomb," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian news agencies. Id call it a battle group wholly equipped with obsolete AFVs. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. They would be very worried about Wildcat with Sea Venom & Martlet, and Merlin Mk2 with Stingray capability. Ill think you well find Im disagreeing with a nut job who thinks Salisbury was a UK government conspiracy lol. 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. If NSM is good enough for USN & Germany its good enough for RN. Putin is getting old and hybrid warfare is fruitful but getting boring. There are only 4 sets available for the Type 45s taken off the Type 22 Batch 3s. 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. Too many journalists sit at their desks googling news instead of getting off their backsides. The White Housewarned yesterday the situation was 'extremely dangerous' and that Moscow could launch an attack 'at any point'. do you have the recipie for this distillery? Dont we have typhoons in the Balkans and Romania? Should be a 10 year rule everything gets stored for at least 10 years in case needed. It seems a good time to propose it in the commons. Ukraine warns Russia has 'almost completed' build-up of forces near border - CNN. 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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. You guys need more ships me thinks . 'Should Russia invade, we will provide additional defensive equipment to Ukrainians.'. Some operating virtually continuously for a couple of years or more on a return trip every month. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. it was not to long ago that a few Russian soldiers died in a Russian barracks collapse, dont believe your own hype, and considering the Ukraine people are fighting for its independence, where they are stationed does not matter. I agree with your 10 year rule. Russia seized and annexed the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and considers areas around its coast to be Russian waters. F35 will be able to carry 8 of these missiles internally. All vessels travelling through the Bosphorus have to book passage where a Turkish pilot will board to insure safe passage, that includes men of war irrespective of nationality. As far as Im aware there isnt any part of the channel that is not either British or French waters. Whilst the Canada and now Mexico border problems are now very real indeed. 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. The trick is to sort the rubbish and the facts, with good journalism there is always some good Intel to be gleaned. 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. So, USA has no troops in Ukraine? 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 . Really Ivan ? Patrol ship HMS Tyne monitored two warships and an intelligence gathering vessel as they carried out replenishment operations with their supporting tanker. Surface vessels Anti ship missiles are effectively back up. HMSs Dragon and Defender never had Harpoon fitted. Ukraine didnt invent the weapons so im curious how much of them they could have used and ultimately maintained over time. In comments that will alarm Kiev, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her country needs 'a reliable Russia' to supply Europe with gas. The Americans have just sent their first shipment of Aid to the Ukraine what was sent was classed as LETHAL Aid. It said about 50 BTGs were already in place to the north and east of Ukraine and in Crimea to the south. The Army will undergo its most comprehensive modernisation since the 1980sIt will experiment its way to robotic and autonomous capabilities. 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. Britain seems to be the only Western power doing anything regarding the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. , As you can see from the pic at the top the Russian ship is within visual range. Putin has huge domestic discontent for which the Ukraine crisis is a distraction. Clearly I could be wrong on this. The military ship activated its AIS tracker on Wednesday at 10am, making it visible on real-time marine traffic tracker. Any damage to external sensors, VLS tubes, the bridge area, mast, or flight deck would be enough to take it out of the fight. NSM in clear sea lanes, is perfectly suited to keeping enemy at arms length. 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. The lack of AsUW is a gamble that could prove catastrophic, as bad as the lack of anti-tank weaponry given to the BEF.
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