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. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. Russian warships pass through English Channel - UK Defence Journal The N Koreans are starving again. However, the MoD has failed to reveal which, if any, of the existing equipment programmes will be cut to reduce the funding gap. Didnt work out too well last time. I dont think Ukraine had control over those ICBMs on their soil, not without modifications to launch control facilities etc. " 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. Er, US forces are in Poland and no doubt in the Ukraine. Putin might be doing maskirovka. 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. 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!' My point still stands EFP is a deterrent/trip wire force to prevent Russia thinking she has an option to interfere in those countries. Russian warships filmed off coast of Britain as Royal Navy shadows Im Amazed at Germany and Frances response. But at various times four navy frigates were deployed. NOT, should have out an archer. Iranians being bombed at will??? "It is a hypersonic sea-based system - [and the vessel has other] latest-generation weapons. Without OHT you are randomly chucking missiles out down a bearing and hoping the target is somewhere within the seeker head basket for the terminal homing. 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. 11:10 GMT 19 Jan 2022 I really cant believe he wants to invade Ukraine. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. And the Russian surface fleet is still very much made up of 80s tech, that isnt very reliable. Any damage to external sensors, VLS tubes, the bridge area, mast, or flight deck would be enough to take it out of the fight. Well the attacks came from Yemen itself as did missiles over night last night they arent coming from Iranian soil. Ill accept naval power but always is a bit sweeping. In total, the pair saw 14 ships, led by a Russian minesweeper, approach the coast off Odesa and then turn back toward Crimea. I somehow doubt it. The Army will undergo its most comprehensive modernisation since the 1980sIt will experiment its way to robotic and autonomous capabilities. The Ivan Gren-class can transport 40 BTRs or IFVs and 300 troops. True , I seem to remember one the OSINT Bunker pod cast guys saying if they start to move Air assets near the Ukraine border than probably the war is on , they have just done that. Not sure how I forgot to put Estonia in my answer. Very old school looking set up and equipment. 'This is extremely dangerous. To all and intents you could be correct, but heres the rub he is a dictator in all but name. This alone would send a message and along with the news that an Ohio class arsenal boat is currently sunning of Cyprus when normally the whereabouts is secret says alot. Perhaps all they want is a buffer zone with no NATO assets in sight? 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. 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. What is aerial refuelling and how does it work? Royal Navy shadows nine Russian warships around the UK Thats one of the reasons the JSM in particular is getting the BAe RF receiver. Its a land grab and a hard lesson to NATO not to expand further east and Im afraid Ukraine who have been pro west since independence will pay the price. The big question is-could this conflict once started, and if NATO do get involved, be limited to a conventional battle? 210 comments about a decades old routine RN escort operation. George Allison So easy to detect and evasion not impossible but also easy for CIWS to lock onto. Defence chiefs have been keen to suggest new cyber and space capabilities will be major beneficiaries of any extra money for Defence. As this is different from Davids comment below Ill go away and try to get some evidence. On 19 July 2020, another explosion hit a power plant in Isfahan Province. Please leave a comment below if you have something to say! They took over from @kon_marine and will pass onto the @MarineNationale to continue the escort. Lots of disinformation out there I dont understand how Trump takes no blame on either side of the Atlantic for signing the peace deal with the Taliban of all groups but Biden blamed on this board with no push back. 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,. Biden-BIG disappointment. 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. But the figures arent as large as claimed andRead more . Yes we cant come to Ukraines aid in any meaningful way but this should be it now as far as the Baltics are concerned- reinforce the fuck out of them so they know what surrounded really means and, I hate to say this but trump was right the Germans are useless spineless allies and they dont deserve the support they have now, relocate all forces to Poland and the Baltics where it really matters. So we should of ordered NSM after all, as interim? pic.twitter.com/NDzRz2MwqU, Ministry of Defence (@DefenceHQ) January 21, 2022. Supplying intel and light weapons will not change the outcome much , Russia will win regardless of the losses shell receive. I think most would agree Trump was a very poor President and Joe Biden has not covered himself in glory. Thats an oversight. 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. It has a much wider capture angle. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. But what if Russias is using the same effect in reverse. Our carriers will only come intoRead more . 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. The Coast Guard said the ship is . The military ship activated its AIS tracker on Wednesday at 10am, making it visible on real-time marine traffic tracker. production rates are a worry. Agreed. 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. Ties between London and Moscow have been on ice since the 2018 poisoning with a Soviet-developed nerve agent known as Novichok of ex-double agent Sergei Skripal, a mole who betrayed hundreds of Russian agents to Britain's MI6 foreign spy service. We have historically supported the underdog in the face of the invading bully. Royal Navy shadows Russian ships after 'high activity' in Channel We should grant him that and make it a reality. I agree that its a risk, but one which they appear to be content to manage.. Whilst we (NATO) wont be firing shots, theres a massive amount that can be done with regards to intelligence and weapon supply that, arguably should have been done a month ago. Russia has repeatedly denied that it is planning an invasion and instead demanded that NATO bar Ukraine from membership. 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. 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. The Ukraininans particularly will give a good account of themselves. 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. Britain said the shots were part of a Russian gunnery exercise. These Russian landing ships are probably headed into the Black Sea for possible amphibious ops against Ukraine. HMS Dragon, though reportedly armed with Harpoon, is being put in harms way without a modern AShM. No unvaccinated driver may cross the border and there are 10,000s of them. F35 will be able to carry 8 of these missiles internally. And the balls to back up that posture with action if necessary. 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'. The Defence Forces is monitoring a group of Russia warships which have been spotted acting unusually off the south of the country. 'The current deployments are versatile. Our potential foes are very clever and will exploit gaps. Published. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/kremlin-insider-klyushin-is-said-to-have-2016-hack-details. But why would Russia deployed troops in Iraq 2003 to save Despot Sadams skin? The group of vessels, which remained in international. 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. Launch control was always in Moscow. Assassinations of nuclear experts. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Biden??? They have nothing to match it. To what end? I see a German Navy Chief had to resign tonight, for making pro Russian comments. Invasion of a NATO state or even probably Sweden Im sure would. The huge explosion at the military complex of Parchin, 30 kilometers southeast Tehran. You have to look at the bigger picture, Russia, China and the Iranians are holding joint exercises in the Indian ocean, increased naval activity in the Arctic, My biggest concern is India and Pakistan. Whilst the Canada and now Mexico border problems are now very real indeed. Europe must now start taking this threat seriously, re-arm and be prepared to fight. Rocks?' I note that you seen to have accepted my comments on the US border debacle. What sonar or anti submarine equipment will t31 possess? Power stations. Instead we were lured away by the glitter of ongoing wars in the ME. The ships have included a surfaced submarine, a destroyer, a corvette and a patrol ship along. How would you like me to paint Corbin and Johnson with the same brush? Ukraine was in part happy to negotiate them away for exactly that reason. Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped. SMs dont spend a lot of time having needless conversations with their controlling authority. The Russian ships' 'highly irregular' movements sparked Swedish authorities to deploy hundreds of troops and armoured vehicles to the island of Gotland. Astutes dont need to surface to receive Comms, they are more then capable of receiving them whilst deep. 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. Russia said it had ventured as far as 3 km (2 miles) into Russian waters near Cape Fiolent, a landmark on Crimea's southern coast near the port of Sevastopol, headquarters of the Russian Navy's Black Sea fleet. and 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. And I know the USA seems to have more fruit-cakes that believe these. The SPEAR seems limited against a target like a ship. Hi Robert. Dictators will at any cost hold onto power. The NATO Allied Maritime Command is "closely monitoring" Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov, it said in a tweet with a photo of the warship. "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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. Russian, US, French and UK warships spotted off south coast by Defence With you on this DL, some interim AShMs on all T45/T23sbut Mr Wallace is here in Sydney at the moment. If Biden had the balls he could put a small contingent of US troops in Ukraine and dare Putin to attack. Turkeys first dedicated intelligence-gathering ship, TCGUfuk(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. "These are Ukrainian waters and it was entirely right to use them to go from A to B," Johnson said. And you dont have to sink a warship to take it out of the fight. 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. Will Stewart Once there they re establish the picture. Severn was also on patrol as the Vice-Admiral Kulakov sailed through the Channel. I tell you what happened ; the worst thing that people in this Country did, come out of Europe. The True Reason Why 7 Russian Warships off UK Coast - YouTube 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. Not many decent investigative journos around now. 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. Russia seized and annexed the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and considers areas around its coast to be Russian waters. Hope you dont mind but Ive sent your comment to HQ, should be worth a raise. They would be very worried about Wildcat with Sea Venom & Martlet, and Merlin Mk2 with Stingray capability. If they cant see it the RU navy will likely assess its not there. With 4 missiles in each bay of an F-35 (like the 1000lb GBU fits into), says that the warhead cant be that big, say like a Hellfire or Brimstone around 15kg. Initially other then a echo sounder suite for navigation which is a safety requirement, there are no current plans for a ASW fit on the T31s, for the reasons you have stated. He may lose power after a disastrous foreign adventure. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the intelligence was 'very credible.'. Warships belonging to the Russian Northern Fleet have sailed through the English Channel in a routine and lawful passage through British waters. I would say that is far more annoying than Greta who actually tries her best to practice what she preaches. 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. Or Major joining Carlisle, Osbornes 8 or so jobs, Miliband joining that charity or Blair on his 1M a year+ all for following the US line? Thu Feb 3 2022 - 19:50. I am very much older than 25 and I find her far more grown up than most actual grown ups. The waters wont be crowded, NOTAMs would clear potential conflict areas fast. The rest of Ukraine is a sovereign state and fully independent of anyone. Seems a bit left-field but the Swedes seem to be taking things seriously. Germany doesnt need anything but some supply depots and rear HQs. 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/. A NATO coalition would see RN surface ships targeted first as the weakest AsUW link in the chain. I think now the Russians have thrown everything on the table NATO must do the same, no backing down. Where do they and other countries replace it from? Russian warship with 'unstoppable' 7,000mph hypersonic missiles 'sails And therein lies the fate of the world!! '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. British warships escort Russian fleet through English Channel, Turkeys first dedicated intelligence-gathering ship, TCG. But what might a Russian attack look like and what could it seek to achieve? They now believe they have achieved their goal and no longer have to bowRead more , Err no. The only time there is a difference, is when a SM is deep, sprinting to a new position. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Pity we didnt keep developing the 6 system fitted to Tiger and Blake? Giles said some scenarios could involve long-range missile attacks or cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. 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. 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. More info. I meant a small number combat troops postured to help the Ukranians defend themselves. Britain seems to be the only Western power doing anything regarding the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is certainly andy reeves again! and 36 minutes ago. It was not immediately clear what equipment would be arriving today. If Russia invades what do they do next? You forgot Estonia which is British led! We printed something like 45 billion sterling to deal with the pandemic yet fail to commit to proper spending to save our own planet. General Sir Nick Carter delivering the annual Royal United Services Institute lecture. 'Should Russia invade, we will provide additional defensive equipment to Ukrainians.'. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Sounds like we havent learned any lessons from history! Russian warship with 'unstoppable' 7,000mph hypersonic missiles 'sails Its all well and good having such weapons, but they arent much good without good accurate targeting information. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Genuine question did Ukraine have 100% complete control of the USSR nuclear weapons that had been stationed in its territory? All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Our SSNs will be busy chasing their SSNs, and so each RN surface vessel should be capable of offensive action. 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. Royal Navy ship off Crimea sparks diplomatic row between Russia and UK The RN suffered badly in the Falklands through short sightedness and gaps in capabilities, and is sadly doomed to suffer again unless it takes the enemies and their capabilities and tactics seriously. US coast guard confirms Chinese and Russian warships off Alaska They believe Mr Putin's troops are being positioned in line with his new objective, with armoured divisions set to head into neighbouring Belarus on exercise but now stationed within striking distance of Kiev. 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. In an announcement on Monday, the agency said the surprise. Wallace should put his bloody foot down, overule objections and get an off the shelf system fitted PDQ. Ukraine has long accused Russia of having regular troops in the region, something Moscow denies. Therefore in theory at least for the narrowest Dover-Calais area we could do that. And it will be forthcoming if I am wrong as I hope yours will be in reverse. Tobias Ellwood said Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking full advantage of a weakened West. loads of shps. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/03/17/us-navy-set-to-take-delivery-of-the-latest-version-of-its-tomahawk-missile/. Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov is closely monitored by #SNMG1 ship HMS Portland in the North Sea on Jan. 9 #DeterandDefend #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/6DN7EmL7EO. As for unvaccinated drivers not being allowed to cross, well who wouldnt want to keep the chronically stupid out of their country? It depends on the severity of what Russia will do if it invades. I think you overestimated Russias economy Ivan , its smaller than that nutty economy of Italys lol. Several European nations have now moved to bolster Natos military deployment in eastern Europe. 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. In such cluttered close waters, the 4.5 inch is probably the best weapon and only weapon you would need. NOTAMs will clear seaways fast, whilst the Falklands demonstrated the potency of AsUW back then. 'The operatives are trained in urban warfare and using explosives to carry out acts of sabotage against Russia's own proxy forces. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. If it doesnt conform to the official line it gets spiked. Putins Russia isnt anywhere nearly as big and powerful as the old Soviet military and couldnt go toe to toe with the US. NSM is able to navigate by GPS, inertial and terrain reference systems. Whereas I have friends and colleagues dotted along the West Coast which is how I can call out your nonsense on that one. . Sweden has also been reinforcing its forces on the island of Gotland in case the Russians attempt anything there. "By maintaining a visible and persistent presence, the Royal Navy ensures compliance with maritime law and deters malign activity to protect our nations interests. Protect their own borders through forward defence. Because I dont have anybody living on the USA/Canada so I dont know the situation. That calls a defense expert on the plan. The result is a net drop in drivers. You guys need more ships me thinks . 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. Likewise the presence of Nato tripwire forces might just persuade Russian planners to step back. But the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, called on extra help from Western powers. "If you don't change the course, I'll fire," a heavily accented Russian voice said in English to the British ship. The volume of gas supplyable through Nordstream 2 is roughly equivalent to the entire energy use of UK or another large European country. Putin is getting old and hybrid warfare is fruitful but getting boring. Russia is 'flexing muscles in Britain's back yard' after ten warships Agree but the Russians view is that any weapon in hand can be used against an enemy and therefore gets kept. Count on enhancing economic & financial cooperation. 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. NATOs multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reached full operational capability on Wednesday. If Biden was was standing up to Putin hed use some of that military grunt they have. I have little faith when the top brass commit to building frigates that have no ASW or AsUW capabilities. If this new cold war turns into something nasty, our T45 should have something better than Harpoon to engage enemy ships. Ringfence it. if 25% could actually get out of harbour before breaking down! Trump kissed Putins behind in every way possible to the point he tried to break our democracy on the 6th of January, 2021.
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