"The crew conducted an exercise to repel the means of an air attack of a simulated enemy in the Norwegian Sea.". Historical animosity towards the Russians. 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'. Im not sure to be honest. Much as he did in Syria . TheRead more . I think you overestimated Russias economy Ivan , its smaller than that nutty economy of Italys lol. Several missiles now fit the bill, but you still need to get round the issue of targeting information before you send it/them on their way. They have nothing to match it. Astutes dont need to surface to receive Comms, they are more then capable of receiving them whilst deep. Biden??? Its all well and good having such weapons, but they arent much good without good accurate targeting information. Ukraine is not a NATO country, therefore Article 5 will not be called and NATO will not fight. Australia just signed an agreement with UK Defense minister to dedicate Wharf and logistics to readily accommodate Royal Navy ships basing them selves there . Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reporting was based on 'unfounded' information, according to the TASS news agency. Europe could and should commit itself to being more than a match for Russia if it had the balls. No, but it would be interesting to know what Circumstances would trigger that. A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. Its possible if Putin gets really aggressive it could unite the US to someRead more . Stand by to be surprised. 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. Billboard in Dnipro, Ukraine with the statement written in Russian. it wont need much of a spark to set it all off. 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! 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. '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. This is a normal response to transiting warships from other nations., Russian amphibious assault flotilla to transit English Channel. I would have personally expected more from an accomplished person such as Merkel and her predecessors in making sure there is no reliance on anything from a potential enemy, but as the Germans can be smart, they can be equally daft. 'The operatives are trained in urban warfare and using explosives to carry out acts of sabotage against Russia's own proxy forces. Wallace should put his bloody foot down, overule objections and get an off the shelf system fitted PDQ. Thanks to covid and the forthcoming energy crisis the cupboard is bare. Thanks for that. "By maintaining a visible and persistent presence, the Royal Navy ensures compliance with maritime law and deters malign activity to protect our nations interests. If this new cold war turns into something nasty, our T45 should have something better than Harpoon to engage enemy ships. 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 group of vessels, which remained in international. Seizing southern Ukraine could cut Kyiv off from the coast and NATO's presence in the Black Sea, Melvin said, and could play well with Russian nationalists who see the area as the historic 'Novorossiya' lands or 'New Russia'. And you dont have to sink a warship to take it out of the fight. loads of shps. During the last 2 years lots of HGV drivers left the profession, as happens every year. Ok we fought for repression of all subjugated Countries including the German folk who were under the heel of the Nazi jackboot. However, the MoD has failed to reveal which, if any, of the existing equipment programmes will be cut to reduce the funding gap. 'Grateful for [US's] political & security support. He said the countries were 'united in their resolve' against Russian aggression. Biden-BIG disappointment. During its 2008 war with Georgia, Russia bristled at U.S. warships operating in the Black Sea, and in April the United States cancelled the deployment of two warships to the area. Published. The SPEAR seems limited against a target like a ship. French President Emmanuel Macron has offered to send troops to Romania., https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60077776. You forgot about their national dish: kapusta cabbage soup, the outer leaves of which can be distilled hic apparently hic. 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. In such cluttered close waters, the 4.5 inch is probably the best weapon and only weapon you would need. Putin is serious, building up a concentration of troops and armour to this level is not an excersise. Perhaps all they want is a buffer zone with no NATO assets in sight? Missile attacks would take advantage of Ukraine's weaker anti-missile defences. I'm sure there will be no decision about [Ukraine] without [Ukraine],' he wrote. Pity we didnt keep developing the 6 system fitted to Tiger and Blake? lol. Russia isnt confident, Putin is looking for foreign enemies to placate the growing criticism at home. Concussion will do too much damage. Similarly, the economic sanctions threatened by the US and the UK apply regardless of the scale of such action. , updated 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. It was purely a theoretical consideration . 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". 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. 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. 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. As its a shed load easier to detect an RF emission and from a lot further away with a highly sensitive receiver. 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. Tabloid sensationalism Im afraid Tommo. 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 seven Russian ships - two frigates, three corvettes and two landing ships - were initially tracked by HMS Tyne, an offshore patrol craft. When you consider bang for buck (price index), how long until Chinas defense budget alone will be equal? Something that clearly says were here, and were flying over Ukraine and you arent stopping us. 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. NSM in clear sea lanes, is perfectly suited to keeping enemy at arms length. NOTAMs will clear seaways fast, whilst the Falklands demonstrated the potency of AsUW back then. 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. 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. A distraction for poor ratings at home possibly. 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 an announcement on Monday, the agency said the surprise. Rocks?' Its a gap that worries the ranks the most! Ukrainian Defense Ministry's latest intelligence assessment yesterday warned Russia had massed more than 127,000 troops along the border, together with a sea and air component that marked a 'full strength' force. Published: 8:51 ET, Jan 24 2023 A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. Whilst the Canada and now Mexico border problems are now very real indeed. 'Clearly the preferable path, clearly the most responsible path and the one that we would prefer, but there is also the path if Russia chooses to renew aggression, of conflict, confrontation and consequences for Russia,' Blinken said. 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. 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. We should grant him that and make it a reality. Trump kissing Putins ass in Helsinki infuriated a lot of Americans. I think Irans aspirations in the region run much deeper than having mild cooperation with Russia. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. '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. The US defence budget is $777bn more than the rest of the world combined. We all have opinions and may not always agree but nice to keep things civilised. 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. So the design probably dates back to the late 1960s / early 1970s, so getting a bit long in the tooth..! On Wednesday, the State Departmentapprovedthe transfer of U.S.-made missiles from Baltic NATO members to Ukraine. . 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. In this second scenario NATO troops/aircraft dont even need to be in Ukraine thereby making it difficult for Putin to complain. 'He emphasized the United States unwavering commitment to Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity and reiterated the principle of nothing about Ukraine, without Ukraine.'. Just do what I do and refer to wikipedia according to which the class was commissioned between 1975 and 1991. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval-weapons/latest/turkish-navy-commissions-first-intelligence-gathering-ship. Russian warships have been spotted off the British coast. You guys need more ships me thinks . 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. There are only two roads from Crimea that could be blocked or destroyed, a potential weakness, he said. They took over from @kon_marine and will pass onto the @MarineNationale to continue the escort. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. A Russian military ship armed with hypersonic missiles has sailed through the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel - only a few miles away from the English coast. Biden is shaping up to be just as bad and hopefully another 1-term wonder. With the US on side, it could even be a NATO contingent. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/03/17/us-navy-set-to-take-delivery-of-the-latest-version-of-its-tomahawk-missile/. Working hard for your Master Putin, Hay! Assassinations of nuclear experts. The Army will undergo its most comprehensive modernisation since the 1980sIt will experiment its way to robotic and autonomous capabilities.