"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (5 Viewers)

[MiTasol]

Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania have been actively hunting mines - but if a larger contingent of Navies enter the Black Sea on a demining mission, this might also force Russia to "behave", as they would then run the risk of escalation if they attacked any of the minesweepers.

And "what if" minesweepers were assigned to protect grain ships from mines?

Hmmm...

And better still what if those mine sweepers were fitted with long tubular "mines" that travel at some speed like the British Spearfish, which is reputed to reach speeds in excess of 70 knots (130 km/h; 81 mph) to protect them from the Russian navy.

 

[Admiral Beez]

It's notable how appreciative the crew are of the Leo2 tanks and their NATO training.


View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0iZYxnBCQk

As a Canadian I'd support us sending another eight Leopards. That would still leave us with fifty plus tanks for our small commitment in the Baltic, domestic training and maintenance.

 

[JDCAVE]

Yeah, the serious defect is called engine and is known since 2015 give or take. Of course they can redeploy the ones they have, no working engine is required if you use them as static artillery pillboxes.

I'm not sure what the engine in this tank was all about but WWII diesel engines were/are particularly reliable. The GM-671 engine, variously used in Sherman tanks and marinized for landing crafts is still in use in many commercial and recreational boats. Give me a naturally aspirated diesel over a common rail engine any day! Bullet proof. Long life. No complicated electronics.

Jim

 

[SaparotRob]

The boat my Sea Scout "Ship" had was equipped with a Gray Marine 6-71. I loved to listen to that thing for hours. That was convenient as it took a long time to get anywhere.

 

[JDCAVE]

The boat my Sea Scout "Ship" had was equipped with a Gray Marine 6-71. I loved to listen to that thing for hours. That was convenient as it took a long time to get anywhere.

Tell me more! My vessel with a naturally aspirated Ford Lehman 135…

I can go as fast as anyone at 7.5 kts.

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

Tell me more! My vessel with a naturally aspirated Ford Lehman 135…
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I can go as fast as anyone at 7.5 kts.

Hell! Better not been in a hurry. Even my electric scooter goes faster.

 

[JDCAVE]

Hell! Better not been in a hurry. Even my electric scooter goes faster.

But not in as much comfort!

 

[WARSPITER]

That looks great. Our Tuna boat had a Perkins P6. Not quick either but always got you there.

 

[buffnut453]

This article is a bit of a BGO (blinding glimpse of the obvious) in its analysis that Crimea is key to Russia maintaining its current position along the coast of the Sea of Azov. While the attacks on the Sebastopol dry docks are certainly encouraging, and further denude the Black Sea flotilla (it's not really a "fleet" any more), I'm cautious of reading too much into recent successes. Taking out a couple of S-400s is certainly good news which hopefully will lead to more successful attacks against Russian logistics and personnel in Crimea, it's still only a couple of SAM systems when Russia still has plenty--perhaps not S-400s but quantity is a quality all its own--that aren't being used in Ukraine.

Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

www.bbc.com

 

[GTX]

UK officially proscribes Russia's Wagner as terrorist organisation

The United Kingdom officially proscribes the Russian mercenary Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, after announcing the move last week.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtVE4Wp5Z1A

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ibVWMuCuYc

Some of the key weapons called for in the above video to help the Ukrainians breach the Russian minefields:

First the obvious ones:

Python Minefield Breaching System or US Linear Demolition Charge System equivalent:

Mine-clearing line charge - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Python Minefield Breaching System - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

M58 MICLIC - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

And the not so obvious until you think about it:

M56 Coyote battlefield smoke generator:

M56 Coyote - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[GTX]

Germany Supplies Ukraine with 20 Additional Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles IFVs | Defense News September 2023 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 | Archive News year

Germany Supplies Ukraine with 20 Additional Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles IFVs

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[GTX]

Ukraine Situation Report: Small Town Near Bakhmut Recaptured

Ukraine continues to try to pin down Russian forces near Bakhmut, tying up forces away from the main thrust of its counteroffensive.

www.thedrive.com

 

[GTX]

Will Russia Trade Fighter Jets For North Korean Artillery Shells?

Kim Jong Un examined high-end Russian fighters as concerns mount that it will supply Russia with gobs of ammunition for the war in Ukraine.

www.thedrive.com

 

[GTX]

Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to defy EU and extend ban on Ukrainian grain imports

 

[GTX]

View: https://youtu.be/Z09t_CWTj2g?si=mnrmCpiGrxHbutpj

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmjndzYZpQ

 

[GTX]

Body found in search for former British paratrooper in Ukraine

Greater Manchester police are working with Ukrainian authorities to formally identify and then repatriate the body.

www.forces.net

 

[GTX]

Chechen leader and staunch Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly in critical condition

Ruthless Chechnya warlord — and staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin — Ramzan Kadyrov is reportedly hospitalized in critical condition, according to Ukrainian intelligence. “There is in…

nypost.com

Excuse me as I get some tissues to cry...NOT!!!