"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again."

[GTX]

Lithuania purchases two NASAMS missile systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defense | Defense News June 2023 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 | Archive News year

Lithuania purchases two NASAMS missile systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defense

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[GTX]

Q&A: Is Putin in trouble? Our experts answered your questions about the war

Recent developments in Russia raise serious questions about the future of President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Look back on our Q&A as our experts unpacked your questions.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Denniss]

Again they take russian money but won't permit arms exports to Ukraine via thirdparties

Swiss government rejects Leopard 1 export to Ukraine

The Swiss Federal Council on Wednesday rejected a request by the state-owned defense company Ruag to sell 96 Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks to Ukraine. The government's press service said the decision was motivated by Switzerland’s neutral status. "On 28 June, the Federal Council rejected a...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Ukraine plans to buy Polish coastal defense system

Ukraine is negotiating the purchase of the NSM (Naval Strike Missile) coastal defense system from Poland, according to Defence24. The Polish defense magazine reported that Poland is holding preliminary talks with Ukraine on supplying elements of the Naval Missile Unit armed NSM system. Ukraine...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian air defense in huge explosion

Ukrainian artillery reportedly blew up a Russian surface-to-air missile system in the Donbas region. The Ukraine Weapons Tracker open-source investigations group has released footage showing destroying the Russian air defense system near Novopetrivka, Donetsk region. "Ukrainian forces destroyed...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Ukraine makes changes to arms industry after missile program failure

The Ukrainian government has reshuffled top officials of the leading state-run defense enterprise, naming a new head of the state UkrOboronProm corporation. On Jun. 26, Ukrainian media reported that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved Herman Smetanin as the new head of the UkrOboronProm state...

defence-blog.com

 

[SaparotRob]

Ukraine makes changes to arms industry after missile program failure

The Ukrainian government has reshuffled top officials of the leading state-run defense enterprise, naming a new head of the state UkrOboronProm corporation. On Jun. 26, Ukrainian media reported that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved Herman Smetanin as the new head of the UkrOboronProm state...

defence-blog.com

I don't know what the issues are. Was it due to corruption? Was it due to the fact that a Russian invasion might pose some distraction? Both?
I'm thinking back to my manufacturing days. "If you want it badly, that's what you'll get. How bad do you want it?"

 

[Admiral Beez]

The Barzan sale has been in the rumour-mill since 2020. These will be new-build vessels and I've not seen any update on whether construction has started.

Too bad. Ukraine could use some fast attack boats, presumably sent overland via NATO-member Romania.

Here's a Russian Raptor FAC, showing how they can be transported.

 

[Glider]

Some interesting movements
Source Daily Express
One of Russia's former top generals has been arrested as Vladimir Putin tries to clamp down on military men who may have helped orchestrate the Wagner Group's attempt to march on Moscow. General Sergei Surovikin was the deputy commander of the joint group of Russian troops in Ukraine but now sources say he has been "grabbed by the balls" and his whereabouts are now unknown.
Source Sky News
A short while ago, reports emerged that senior Russian general Sergei Surovikin has been arrested.
It's yet to be officially confirmed, but two sources told The Moscow Times that the Russian army's second-in-command is in a pre-trial detention centre

 

[GrauGeist]

Ukraine has already received some of the model 40 PB riverine boats (made by Metal Shark) from the U.S. with more on the way.

They've also received several Sea Ark patrol boats from the U.S. as well.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Ukraine has already received some of the model 40 PB riverine boats (made by Metal Shark) from the U.S. with more on the way.

They've also received several Sea Ark patrol boats from the U.S. as well.

Some US origin LCACs would be useful in the sandy swamps left behind after the dam break.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Interesting illustrations and info.

21 Miles of Obstacles (Published 2023)

The Ukrainian counteroffensive faces an enemy nearly as daunting as the Russians: the terrain.

www.nytimes.com

I think the AFU will launch their counteroffensive elsewhere.

Here's the paywall free version: The Miles of Obstacles Slowing Ukraine's Counteroffensive - The New Y…

 

[GrauGeist]

Some US origin LCACs would be useful in the sandy swamps left behind after the dam break.

The 40PB has a draught of 2 feet, 2 inches and is jet powered (no prop) and it is capable of carrying troops or cargo.

 

[javlin]

Some flush sounds at the MoD ? Was Prig the one doing the flush?

 

[SaparotRob]

The 40PB has a draft to 2 feet, 2 inches and is jet powered (no prop) and it is capable of carrying troops or cargo.

..and a Major League chick magnet.

 

[gumbyk]

The 40PB has a draft to 2 feet, 2 inches and is jet powered (no prop) and it is capable of carrying troops or cargo.

But once up on the plane would most likely be able to traverse shallower patches.

 

[GrauGeist]

But once up on the plane would most likely be able to traverse shallower patches.

Indeed - but with such a shallow draught, it should be able to double as a landing platform for men or supplies if needed.

 

[Admiral Beez]

They are wicked looking.

Ukraine's New U.S. Supplied Combat Boats Already Patrolling Black Sea - Naval News

6 U.S. Navy type patrol vessels have recently been supplied to Ukraine. These are already active in the Black Sea where they face a much more powerful adversary in the Russian Navy. But the Ukrainian Navy is building a reputation as an effective asymmetric force.

www.navalnews.com

Now, add some Brimstone anti ship missiles?

 

[Greg Boeser]

They are wicked looking.

Ukraine's New U.S. Supplied Combat Boats Already Patrolling Black Sea - Naval News

6 U.S. Navy type patrol vessels have recently been supplied to Ukraine. These are already active in the Black Sea where they face a much more powerful adversary in the Russian Navy. But the Ukrainian Navy is building a reputation as an effective asymmetric force.

www.navalnews.com

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I need one of these for cruising Lake Minnetonka.

 

[SaparotRob]

Who doesn't? I'd love trolling for blues with one of those on Jamaica Bay. I might even fish. Nah.