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Ancient Russian Be-12 flying boats scour waters for Ukrainian drones

Russian military forces have turned to an unconventional solution, employing a Cold War-era Beriev Be-12 'Mail' amphibious flying boat to patrol and monitor the waters surrounding the occupied Crimean peninsula. The purpose seems to primarily target the identification and potential
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GTX said:
www.kyivpost.com

Sweeping Changes Proposed to Ukraine’s Draft Law

The proposal introduces email and employer summons, mobilization for some with disabilities, stricter rules for higher education deferments and military registration for Ukrainians abroad.
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While I understand that Zelenskyy wants to keep the domestic economy rolling and protect its young adults, I was surprised that the draft age was 27. Even 25 seems high. In Israel, orthodox and medically unfit aside; all Jewish men and women 18–24 years old must enlist to the IDF. Once kit, weapons, training and logistical support can be had, I would reduce the age in Ukraine to 20.

And I would allow enlisted women to volunteer for combat roles. Women in the Russian invasion of Ukraine - Wikipedia. While the pilot herself would say her gender is not relevant, it would be noteworthy when we see that first UAF female F-16 driver. If traditionally masculine cultures like the Turks, Emiratis, Pakistanis, and Jordanians can field women Viper pilots, so can Ukraine.
 
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I hope over the winter that the West and Ukraine itself are working on a fleet of anti-mine line charges and other means to rapidly and at multiple points, get through the minefields in the summer 2024.

The M58 MICLIC is essentially a trailer towed behind any AFV, see brochure here. These should be relatively easy to produce in large numbers.

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GTX said:
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Ancient Russian Be-12 flying boats scour waters for Ukrainian drones

Russian military forces have turned to an unconventional solution, employing a Cold War-era Beriev Be-12 'Mail' amphibious flying boat to patrol and monitor the waters surrounding the occupied Crimean peninsula. The purpose seems to primarily target the identification and potential
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I'll be sad when they're shot down.
 
SaparotRob said:
I'll be sad when they're shot down.
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I wonder if a jet has ever shot down a flying boat. Here's probably one of the very few historical chances (until now?) of that occurring where the USN and RAF operated Martin PBM Mariners and Short Sunderlands over Korea, with the former being attacked by two MiG-15s.

2 MiGs vs. 1 PBM – Mariner/Marlin Association

ANYWHERE - ANYTIME
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Admiral Beez said:
While I understand that Zelenskyy wants to keep the domestic economy rolling and protect its young adults, I was surprised that the draft age was 27. Even 25 seems high. In Israel, orthodox and medically unfit aside; all Jewish men and women 18–24 years old must enlist to the IDF. Once kit, weapons, training and logistical support can be had, I would reduce the age in Ukraine to 20.

And I would allow enlisted women to volunteer for combat roles. Women in the Russian invasion of Ukraine - Wikipedia. While the pilot herself would say her gender is not relevant, it would be noteworthy when we see that first UAF female F-16 driver. If traditionally masculine cultures like the Turks, Emiratis, Pakistanis, and Jordanians can field women Viper pilots, so can Ukraine.
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I agree. I flew in combat with several women pilots, and see no problem with it. One of the best pilots I flew with was a woman. I'd fly with her any day.

The aircraft does not care one bit whats between your legs.
 
Glider said:
Oh I do hope that this has some basis of truth. I doubt it but I can wish, it's Christmas after all. Or maybe, its a gung ho Snata
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Can the Vipers launch AAMs that are guided by ground radars or NATO E-3 Sentrys? The range of the AIM-120 is about 100 km (160 km for AIM-120D), which seems insufficient for keeping the Vipers themselves off the Sukhoi's radar. I imagine USN pilots must miss the days of the long range AIM-54 Phoenix.

And where are Russia's AWACS, the Beriev A-50 Mainstay? Are they too afraid to use/lose them?
 
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RogerdeLluria said:
You are right, some sources claim the second picture is a photoshopped eruption of the Etna volcano seen from space.
Anyway:
The 1rst picture is still the Admiral Kuznetsov
Admiral Kuznetsov smoke plume can indeed be seen from space

View: https://twitter.com/RobPulseNews/status/797550278690111488
And apparently it has an explanation:
nationalinterest.org

Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Has a 'Black Smoke' Problem

Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, is known for thick black smoke emissions due to its outdated Mazut fuel system, adding to its long list of mechanical issues.
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I think USS Wasp (CV-7) DID generate that much smoke. But it had been hot by 3 torpedoes.........
 
Not strictly about the war but related. Some mil bloggers make noise about a party for high tier russian artists and it became a big deal.

How convenient to hide that another russian ship is parting with SpongeBob:

www.bbc.com

Russian celebs at 'almost naked' party stung by backlash

Some of Russia's best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media.
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Admiral Beez said:
Can the Vipers launch AAMs that are guided by ground radars or NATO E-3 Sentrys?
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No.
Admiral Beez said:
The range of the AIM-120 is about 100 km (160 km for AIM-120D), which seems insufficient for keeping the Vipers themselves off the Sukhoi's radar. I imagine USN pilots must miss the days of the long range AIM-54 Phoenix.
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The AIM-54 was designed to kill bombers. Iran has had a bit of luck with it but it is of limited use against fighters particularly if they are aware.
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And where are Russia's AWACS, the Beriev A-50 Mainstay? Are they too afraid to use/lose them?
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Good question.
 
Admiral Beez said:
And where are Russia's AWACS, the Beriev A-50 Mainstay? Are they too afraid to use/lose them?
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Well we know where one of them is:

www.theguardian.com

Belarus partisans say they blew up Russian plane near Minsk

Group says it used drones to hit early warning aircraft at Machulishchy airfield 12km from Minsk
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com

www.thedrive.com

Claims Swirl Around Supposed Strike On Russian A-50 Radar Jet In Belarus (Updated)

One of Russia's most prized military aircraft, an A-50 Mainstay, is claimed to have been struck at its forward base in Belarus.
www.thedrive.com www.thedrive.com

And reportedly, there were only about 9 - 10 operational to begin with.
 
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