"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (1 Viewer)

• Feb 13, 2024

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SaparotRob said:

I did not apply my usual stringent research standards but it seems perhaps they are better off six feet under.

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They could be returned to service relatively quickly

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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First Look At Laser-Guided Rocket Counter Drone System Blasting A Russian Drone

VAMPIRE uses laser-guided 70mm rockets as low-cost interceptors to knock down drones, and can also be used against ground targets.

www.twz.com

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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If Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are attacked, then Russia will be fighting Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia……..

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I think you need to exclude Slovakia as well, as their new leader is Putin-leaning.

A pro-Putin populist's success adds to fears of Ukraine war fatigue

Robert Fico looks set to lead Slovakia after an election that coincided with the U.S.'s avoiding a government shutdown with a deal that included no new funding for Kyiv.

www.nbcnews.com

And the UK? The British army has rarely been smaller.

Army to shrink to its smallest size since the 1700s while £23bn is invested in technology, under new defence plans

One defence analyst warns the cuts will lead to "serious questions of how the army will be able to sustain its commitments".

news.sky.com

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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Ukraine Using Thousands Of Networked Microphones To Track Russian Drones

Ukraine is using acoustic sensors to detect and hunt down incoming threats, and now the U.S. military wants to test the system.

www.twz.com

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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Ukraine Situation Report: Battle-Damaged HIMARS Return To United States

A signature weapon of the Ukrainian war, battle-damaged examples of the multiple rocket launcher system had not previously been seen.

www.twz.com

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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Ukraine develops new robotic mini-tank

The Ukrainian defense sector has unveiled a cutting-edge unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), called the "Lyut" (Fury). According to Militarnyi, the innovative robotic platform is equipped with a PKT 7.62mm machine gun, designed to meet the rigorous demands of military operations. The "Lyut" is built...

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Ukraine’s security service foils Russian spy operation near airbase

The Ukrainian State Security Service, known by the acronym SBU, has intercepted a Russian agent who was covertly gathering intelligence near an airbase in the Kyiv region. According to SBU cyber experts, the apprehended individual, affiliated with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), was...

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Vampire weapon system makes Ukraine combat debut

The Ukrainian Navy's press service recently released footage showcasing the combat effectiveness of their air defense units, marking the confirmed debut of a new Counter-Unmanned Air System (UAS) weapon system developed by L3Harris for Ukraine. The video captured the moment when a Russian...

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Russian kamikaze drone crashes in Moldova

On Sunday, February 11th, remains of a one-way-attack unmanned aerial vehicle, known popularly as a "kamikaze drone," were found near the town of Etulia, located on the southern border of Moldova near Ukraine. According to assessments by the Moldovan Border Police, the wreckage was identified as...

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Ukraine May Have Deployed One Its Best Brigades To Try To Save Avdiivka

The 3rd Assault Brigade was the only Ukrainian ground-combat brigade that we know for sure was in reserve in eastern Ukraine as of last week.

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• Feb 13, 2024

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The T-62MV Obr. 2022 Tank With A Mineplow And Drone-Defenses Is The Ultimate T-62

A platoon apparently from the Russian army’s 5th Tank Brigade is equipped with what might be the ultimate version of the four-person, 42-ton T-62 tank.

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Ukraine’s Pokrova Spoofing System Tells Shaheds To Get Lost

Pokrova confuses satellite navigation systems, drawing drones away from their targets so even those which evade air defenses are unable to hit strategic targets.

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• Feb 13, 2024

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‘If It Kills You, Then So Be It.’ There Are Some Many Ukrainian Drones Over Avdiivka, Some Russians Don’t Even Try Dodging.

The Ukrainians are running out of ammunition. So they’re launching drones, instead. Meanwhile, the Russian air force is dropping its most powerful aerial bombs.

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Defeated Several Times, The Russian 155th Brigade Finally Captured A Few Village Blocks. But Only Because Russian Snipers Forced It Forward.

When the 155th Brigade captured a few blocks of a Ukrainian stronghold this month, it was because snipers—Russian snipers—gave the marines no choice but to move forward.

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• Feb 13, 2024

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That did not prevent them to acquire S-400 missiles.

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I do not see what the purchase of the S-400 systems by Turkey has to do with what we are talking about?

There is no requirement in the NATO charter that a NATO member cannot purchase equipment from Russia. The only law/regulation violated by Turkey due to the purchase is a US law "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act" which was passed by the US in December 2020. This is not a NATO regulation, although various NATO nations have gone along with it since. If NATO was actually at war with Russia this would be very different.

"U.S. sanctions Turkey over purchase of Russian S-400 missile system"

Incidentally, Turkey signed the S-400 purchase agreement in 2017.

 

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• Feb 13, 2024

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Russia used an advanced hypersonic missile for the first time in recent strike, Ukraine claims

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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Senate passes $95 billion package with aid for Ukraine and Israel, setting up showdown with the House

Now let's watch to see what happens…

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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Developments from Ukraine: Precision warfare on the cheap

In today’s world, the battlefield has become transparent, the warheads much more precise and the weapons very cheap.

www.politico.eu

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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US Senate passes $US95 billion package to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after debating bill through the night

The bill now heads back to the House of Representatives where it faces an uncertain future.

www.abc.net.au

 

• Feb 13, 2024

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Russia used an advanced hypersonic missile for the first time in recent strike, Ukraine claims

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Another super weapon. This will also be interesting to watch, and see how long it remains almost 'impossible to shoot down'.