Phil @BO3673
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If confirmed, another example of the chasm that frequently exists between rhetoric and reality (not just in France).
If confirmed, another example of the chasm that frequently exists between rhetoric and reality (not just in France).
What we are now seeing in Ukraine is a result of delayed US military aid, lack of political will to mobilize enough manpower, and insufficient engineering (fortifications) in what was once rear areas. It's not just one and it's not just the other or the other. It's all three.
That female copper got right amongst it. Didn’t miss a step. All of them very brave.
That female copper got right amongst it. Didn’t miss a step. All of them very brave.
@BO3673 I have serious doubts about the alleged reductions in effectiveness, given that, while the GMLRS, JDAM & Excalibur are often referred to as ‘GPS guided’, they actually use both GPS & INS, precisely because GPS can be jammed. The INS is slightly less precise, but not that much.
Plenty of food for thought here about munition mix. EW doesn't stop 10,000 HE rounds day.
Plenty of food for thought here about munition mix. EW doesn't stop 10,000 HE rounds day.
Presumably entirely expected? I understand a degradation of all UKR GPS munitions across the board?
Presumably entirely expected? I understand a degradation of all UKR GPS munitions across the board?
"We have reached the point where the situation on the front is the worst since March 2022. The numerical advantage of the Russians is constantly growing, as is the number of attacks. Ukraine did not survive the darkest hour. It's just about to start."
"We have reached the point where the situation on the front is the worst since March 2022. The numerical advantage of the Russians is constantly growing, as is the number of attacks. Ukraine did not survive the darkest hour. It's just about to start."
USS CARTER HALL LSD50 returned to Little Creek VA 21 March looking every bit like she'd been on a hard-working 9-month deployment - and also sporting a UAV silhouette. Turns out the Fightin' 50 became the 1st LSD to down an enemy UAV in combat - a Houthi attack drone the ship...
In reality US mobilisation faced massive challenges including stripping forming divisions several times over for replacements and having insufficient training scales. US mobilisation was incredible, but far from perfect or efficient.
BBE date. Those skittles will still do their job which is to provide 210 calories and x grams of carbs to a soldier even if they taste a bit stale. Big lesson for HDRs in future - remove all dates, use codes.
BBE date. Those skittles will still do their job which is to provide 210 calories and x grams of carbs to a soldier even if they taste a bit stale. Big lesson for HDRs in future - remove all dates, use codes.
Would pass the time in a FOB nicely. Easily imagine the blokes upping that to a bungee with a run up.
Would pass the time in a FOB nicely. Easily imagine the blokes upping that to a bungee with a run up.
Interesting thread but what serious thinker believes Ukrainian rhetoric about expelling Russia entirely from Ukrainian territory? Change the objectives and theories of “victory” begin to present themselves.
Interesting thread but what serious thinker believes Ukrainian rhetoric about expelling Russia entirely from Ukrainian territory? Change the objectives and theories of “victory” begin to present themselves.
To sail no more: the US Navy has ended all work on cruisers COWPENS CG63 and VICKSBURG CG69 and now, after hundreds of millions of $$$ with zero ROI, both will be decommissioned this year. Another "tough decision." 63 seen at San Diego in Feb; 69 at Norfolk in April
Buy Fischer if you can afford ‘em!
Buy Fischer if you can afford ‘em!
The missile programme being talked about here is more than likely HyLARC, something that officially started in 2023 but work on HCMs within the MOD has been going on for a few years longer than that, starting with a US/UK HCM joint R&D programme. aviationweek.com/defense-space/…
The missile programme being talked about here is more than likely HyLARC, something that officially started in 2023 but work on HCMs within the MOD has been going on for a few years longer than that, starting with a US/UK HCM joint R&D programme. aviationweek.com/defense-space/…
What is the role of SAS reservists now? Is it back to digging holes and hiding in them?
What is the role of SAS reservists now? Is it back to digging holes and hiding in them?
On top of the deterrent - seems very expensive for an armed forces that originally purchased 65 TLAMs.
On top of the deterrent - seems very expensive for an armed forces that originally purchased 65 TLAMs.
@BO3673 Decryption was super fast.
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The replies on this are honking. British people would rather defend the profit margin of a supermarket than conceive of a world beyond their own drudgery.
before i get 1,000 identical replies of “just go to aldi you fuckin dipshit,” or “well what do you expect from luxury delicacies,” i am not buying these and simply observing that, £2.10 is an insane price for a tin of beans and sausages
I'm watching my neighbour take out the wrong bin for collection tomorrow
If confirmed, another example of the chasm that frequently exists between rhetoric and reality (not just in France).
So for all his talk about troops on the ground and nuclear deterrent, @EmmanuelMacron will not give a single Euro to the Czech ammunition initiative that’s providing a lifeline to Ukraine. And seemingly France won’t allow a common EU contribution
question for men: what are your favourite things to do with other men?
@BO3673 @konrad_muzyka If INS was that accurate there would have been no need for GPS guidance. Remember Excalibur is usually used on vehicles, so target is quite small, even increasing CEP by 2 meters it severely reduces hit rate.
Bruce Robinson based Withnail on a chap with the best nickname ever. (From: spectator.co.uk/article/i-coul…)
What we are now seeing in Ukraine is a result of delayed US military aid, lack of political will to mobilize enough manpower, and insufficient engineering (fortifications) in what was once rear areas. It's not just one and it's not just the other or the other. It's all three.
The dance is back on. Virgin media have just told me they, "appreciate your honesty in expressing your desire to end your contract with us." Like I'm admitting to some embarrassing medical condition.
Going through the annual process of calling virgin media after my contract expires, to ask them to halve the bill they've just doubled, to then be told that they can't, to then tell them that I'm leaving, to then have my bill halved. I enjoy the ritual.
Ukraine can weather this storm, but there needs to be an internal reckoning with the mistakes that have lead to this moment. Delaying making decisions on mobilization and eminent domain for fortification construction was disastrous.
"We have reached the point where the situation on the front is the worst since March 2022. The numerical advantage of the Russians is constantly growing, as is the number of attacks. Ukraine did not survive the darkest hour. It's just about to start."
Yesterday my 5 year old son referred to something being 'as heavy as a Challenger 3 tank. I've never been so proud.
@BO3673 I have serious doubts about the alleged reductions in effectiveness, given that, while the GMLRS, JDAM & Excalibur are often referred to as ‘GPS guided’, they actually use both GPS & INS, precisely because GPS can be jammed. The INS is slightly less precise, but not that much.
@BO3673 Would also add that we should seriously consider anti-radiation weapons and geo-locating capability for RAF & especially artillery. There's much less of an adaption challenge if the enemy radar and EW trucks explode the second they emit.
Rather gloomy thread on Ukraine by @konrad_muzyka: “the situation looks very bad and is not expected to improve in the coming weeks…Analyzing publicly available satellite photos of the areas where Russia is currently attacking…there are no visible fortified lines.”
Zapraszam na krótką nitkę o obecnej sytuacji na froncie. W skrócie, sytuacja wygląda bardzo źle i nie należy oczekiwać jej poprawy w najbliższych tygodniach.
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It’s nearly May and it’s 11°C, we have two Tory parties, no-one’s had a proper pay rise since 2008, and Ketchup costs more than a bottle of plonk happy to help x
british ppl are the most miserable nation on earth… they wake up mad as hell everyday.
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This is code for: "Single guy without kids."
@dandouglas @KurtzDarkness Twitter can be so grim, one can’t even post a pic of outrageously expensive beans without some prat coming along and sending some entirely unnecessary abuse.
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